Whether you are a staff researcher or HDR student, managing your research data is vital to support your work and maximise the impact of your research. This unit will provide you with a conceptual and practical introduction to key concepts in data management, including data wrangling, database architectures and data models. You will also gain a strong understanding of the capabilities that data engineers use to support your analysis work.
The unit covers the concepts and principles of data management, ensuring that you are familiar with the terminology and vocabulary used in the industry. The practical component provides an opportunity to apply your skills, learning from the experts in the field. This will enable you to develop your own approach to managing research data in a real-world context. You will also be exposed to the tools and software that are used in the industry, and understand the importance of the data governance process. This will ensure that your research data is appropriately managed and archived, which is essential to the long-term preservation of your work.