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Program Overview
The Master of Business Analytics program at Victoria University in Sydney equips students with practical skills and knowledge to apply data to solve complex business problems. The program covers data wrangling, predictive analytics, AI, data security, and project management. Graduates are prepared for careers as business analysts, data scientists, and AI consultants.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Business Analytics program at Victoria University in Sydney equips students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to apply data to solve complex problems in a business setting. This degree prepares individuals to embark on new career paths or enhance their existing business practices by leveraging data.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Impart in-demand, practical skills for extracting insights from data and applying them to solve business problems.
- Develop students' abilities to identify new opportunities and drive market success through data-driven decision-making.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of data science, data visualization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) for business.
Description:
The Master of Business Analytics course delves into the following areas:
- Data wrangling
- Predictive analytics and big data
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning for business
- Data security and governance
- Business data mining and warehousing
- IT project management
Outline:
Structure:
The Master of Business Analytics comprises 192 credit points, consisting of:
- 48 credit points of core college units
- 96 credit points of professional core units
- 12 credit points of BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability
- 12 credit points of BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone)
- 24 credit points of elective units
Modules:
College Core Units:
- Accounting for Management
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Economics
- Work and Organisation Systems
Professional Core Units:
- Predictive Analytics
- Business Analytics and Visualisation
- Experience Management
- Analytics Project Management
- Business Data Mining and Warehousing
- Data Security and Governance
- Coding for Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business
Core Units:
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Applied Business Project
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
The Master of Business Analytics program prepares graduates for positions such as:
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Machine Learning and AI Consultant
- Data Scientist
Entry Requirements:
An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR An Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent), with an overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL Internet: Overall score 79 (section scores no less than: Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22) Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50) University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 176 (no individual band less than 169) VU English - University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) - EAP 2 (advanced): A grade
