| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics empowers professionals to leverage big data for business value and decision-making. Through core units in data analysis and machine learning, students acquire sought-after skills in a data-driven landscape. Elective units allow for specialization in areas such as people analytics, predictive analytics, and marketing analytics. Graduates are equipped for lucrative careers as business analysts in various sectors, commanding above-average salaries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics empowers professionals to transform big data into tangible business value and solve critical decision-making challenges confronting contemporary organizations. Throughout the program, students learn from globally renowned experts, acquiring sought-after skills to excel in a data-driven business landscape. Whether aspiring to enhance expertise in their current roles or embarking on a new career path, this course provides a solid foundation and prepares individuals for success.
Outline:
Course Structure:
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics, students must accumulate a total of 4 credit points, comprising 2 credit points of core units, 2 credit points of course electives, and completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module.
Core Units:
- Foundation Skills in Data Analysis (MIS770)
- Machine Learning in Business (MIS710)
Compulsory 0-Credit Point Module:
- Academic Integrity Module (DAI001) to be completed in the first trimester of study.
Course Elective Units:
- People Analytics (MIS714)
- Descriptive Analytics and Visualization (MIS771)
- Predictive Analytics (MIS772)
- Decision Modelling for Business Analytics (MIS775)
- Business Intelligence and Database (MIS781)
- Value of Information (MIS782)
Careers:
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics opens doors to a range of lucrative career opportunities for qualified business analysts who command above-average salaries across various sectors. Potential roles include:
- Reporting Analyst
- Business Systems Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Specialized disciplines such as geoinformatics data analyst and sea-ice data analyst
Entry Requirements:
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher
- at least two years’ relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
