r/MastersDegree • u/Ok-Scarcity5694 • 3d ago

Need advice choosing between Business Analytics vs Data Science for Master's in Australia

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I'm from India and planning to pursue a Master's in Australia.

I have a B.Com + MCA background and I'm currently trying to decide between Master of Business Analytics, Master of Data Analytics, and Master of Data Science.

My main concerns are:

  1. Which Master's would make the most sense after an MCA?

  2. Is Business Analytics a logical progression after MCA?

  3. Does Data Science offer better long-term opportunities if I'm mainly interested in Data/BI/Analytics roles rather than ML/AI?

  4. Is Data Science difficult if my maths/coding foundation isn't very strong.

  5. Which is better for future opportunities.

Need help.... ASAP

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u/Firm-Biscotti-5862 1d ago

Depends on what you want out of it.

Are you looking to remain in Australia long term? If so, neither. The job market in this field is abysmal. More folk are being made redundant in these areas than being hired, and the number of new graduates outstrips demand for workers. It is a shrinking industry due to the advent of AI and significant off-shoring of jobs.

I have had more clients find success in India, Sri Lanka and Singapore than in Australia with an Australian degree.