La Trobe UniversityTransforming
data analytics
education
La Trobe University and Fujitsu’s partnership provides Master of Data Analytics students with real-world projects. It develops data visualisation, modeling, and predictive analytics skills and cultivates consulting expertise, preparing graduates for the demands of the industry.
Challenges
Students from the Masters of Data Analytics course at the La Trobe Business School wanted to further improve their academic learning by applying it to solve real-world business challenges.
Solutions
Fujitsu consultants provide lectures, workshops, and hands-on guidance to contribute to talent development by developing technical and professional skills.
Outcomes
- Students tackle authentic challenges and analyse data ranging from environmental research to sales pipelines.
- The program has expanded from two student groups in 2021 to about 20 students each semester.
“For the students, it is a terrific opportunity to learn and receive feedback from people who have worked in this industry for many years.”
Petrus Usmanij, Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University
20
students participate
each semester
- Industry: Public sector / Education
- Location: Melbourne
- People: 2,500+
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About the customer
La Trobe University is a university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and has other locations in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton and Sydney. It was founded in 1967 and offers the faculties of Education, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law and Management, Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Technology.
