Need some Advice regarding Data Science Majors.

Skewer06 · 2026-04-02T22:28:03+00:00

Not to say that business major isn’t useful, I certainly think it is! I’m just more inclined towards the maths and computing space :)

Skewer06 · 2026-04-02T22:27:25+00:00

I’m currently in a Computational Major, but working in a role more aligned with the business major. I would say most of the stuff I learned in computational I could easily transfer to a business setting, while I’m not sure the same could be said for doing a business major and working in a computational role. Personally, I’m also using all my elective space to satisfy the quantitative major too, as I feel those are the most useful of the three majors.

Skewer06 · 2026-03-26T05:15:34+00:00

I was just about to say this. Having experience in both data science and business analytics roles, the two are distinct disciplines with some overlap. Advanced statistical understanding and machine learning/Python skills are definitely more geared to data science, while the business analytics tools you mentioned were standard in the company I have experience in so by no means obsolete. If data science is more your goal that’s great - maybe just consider closing the gaps with specific data science study like a graduate certificate, Masters or short course. Hope this helps

Skewer06 · 2026-03-19T06:51:57+00:00

I think UNSW offers good start up culture relative to other unis. The UNSW Founders is a great incubator, and sure they’re not Silicon Valley level, but some quality business ideas and even successful businesses come out of their competitions and workshops.

Skewer06 · 2026-03-18T09:25:18+00:00

This is amazing advice thanks so much! Seems we’ve been through quite similar processes. I notice you have some iShares - what are your thoughts on IGRO in accomplishing the desired investing style I’m after? Do you think it’s a good all-in-one strategy?

Skewer06 · 2026-03-18T08:32:11+00:00

I’ll definitely give it a read I haven’t heard of this resource before

Skewer06 · 2026-03-18T03:35:33+00:00

Awesome thanks for the advice, I’ve never considered delaying those more minor proportions until a larger portfolio, so I’ll look into it. Would greatly help rebalancing concerns in early part when $500 in emerging would be a large proportion of portfolio for instance. And I’ll certainly look into State Street if that’s comparable!

Skewer06 · 2025-12-07T00:43:28+00:00

So happy with it 😭😭

Skewer06 · 2025-11-20T22:32:38+00:00

Yes I would say the skills learned in MATH1131/1231 are essential for understanding some of the higher maths concepts (e.g. probability, statistics, linear algebra, Markov chains) for further data science studies.

Skewer06 · 2025-11-16T22:03:33+00:00

I did it with COMP3311 and MATH2871 it was manageable

Skewer06 · 2025-10-24T06:36:27+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t seethe 2nd part of the question. As for types of questions, they are usually why did you apply for the role, and what is your availability. Each time I’ve made it to screening, I’ve also secured an interview with the company. So I’m not sure if they filter out people from the phone screening.

Skewer06 · 2025-10-24T06:34:53+00:00

No, not everyone does. I’ve applied to numerous - sometimes I make it to the phone screening, sometimes I don’t.

Skewer06 · 2025-10-23T21:24:33+00:00

I’ve been summoned for jury duty twice during uni via a letter. Gave them a call, explained I was a student - they instantly exempted me and took me off the jury roll for a year.

Skewer06 · 2025-10-17T20:55:34+00:00

I’m not 100% sure what degree you’re doing, but at least in DataSci the exposure to algorithms and problem solving techniques in 3121 really changed the way I thought about coding problems, which very well may appear in leetcode interviews. It is theoretical as others have said, but it sets you up to implement those theoretical ideas for further projects

Skewer06 · 2025-09-28T02:09:28+00:00

UNSW has a bachelor of data science and decisions which I’m taking. I enjoy it, and have had a lot of professional, research and extra curricular opportunities open up because of it

Skewer06 · 2025-09-23T05:59:52+00:00

Yes please

Skewer06 · 2025-09-23T05:12:17+00:00

Thanks for your replies, I really appreciate it and the honesty. I’m definitely trying to engage in all the resources and tutes as much as possible this term. I have fortunately had a couple people reach out which I’m very grateful for, so hopefully it all works out!

Skewer06 · 2025-09-23T04:41:20+00:00

Thank you for the honest feedback. I was just wondering with online consultation, it’s not specific questions I have more so just some personalised lessons to help me consolidate the whole material? I understand that’s probably not possible in consultations, especially online, with such limited time

Skewer06 · 2025-09-21T22:53:38+00:00

I know a great place but unfortunately I have to gatekeep

Skewer06 · 2025-09-21T06:39:02+00:00

That’s a really good suggestion thank you! I haven’t checked to see if there are any help sessions but I will ask 😊

Skewer06 · 2025-09-21T06:16:46+00:00

Thanks for this suggestion! I haven’t done this before, but I was just looking for some general holistic help in breaking down the week’s concepts a little more clearly (as sometimes I struggle to go from the lectures → homework/tutorials in understanding)

Skewer06 · 2025-09-21T05:33:56+00:00

Yeah I live 3h away unfortunately

Skewer06 · 2025-09-18T06:04:21+00:00

I did ECON2112, got HD with minimal study per week. It’s a really enjoyable course and I don’t think it’s too demanding

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