Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from The University of Western Australia equips students with analytical and technical skills to make better business decisions. The one-year, part-time program offers core units in data analytics, data storytelling, and programming, along with optional units in blockchain, human resource management, project management, and big data marketing. Graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, business analysts, and market analysts in various industries, with the added flexibility of articulating into the Master's degree programs in Business Analytics, Commerce, or Data Science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a one-year, part-time program designed to equip students with analytical and technical skills applicable to business contexts.

Objectives:

• Develop programming skills in data analysis.
• Provide a first step towards a Master's degree in Analytics.

Outline:

Course Structure:

The program consists of 18 points, divided into core and optional units:

Core Units (18 points):

• BUSN5002 Fundamentals of Business Analytics (6 points): This unit provides a foundation in data analytics, covering topics such as data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• BUSN5101 Programming for Business (6 points): This unit introduces students to programming concepts and tools relevant to data analysis in a business context.

Optional Units (6 points):

Students can choose one or more units from the following:

• BUSN5001 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business (6 points): This unit explores the application of blockchain technology in business, including its potential for data management and security.
• HRMT5502 People Analytics (6 points): This unit focuses on using data to understand and improve human resource management practices.
• MGMT5660 Applied Project Management (6 points): This unit provides practical skills in project management, including the use of data for planning and execution.
• MKTG5504 Big Data in Marketing (6 points): This unit explores the use of big data in marketing, including data collection, analysis, and targeting strategies.

Course Schedule:

The program is offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Careers:

Career Pathways:

Graduates may find employment in various profit and non-profit organizations that utilize data to enhance decision-making. This includes roles such as:

• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Market Analyst
There is also a high demand for recent business or commerce graduates with specialized skills in management or accounting who possess additional capabilities in information and logistics management.

Further Study:

Subject to satisfactory progress, students can articulate into the full Master of Business Analytics course or the Master of Commerce. Students may also be interested in the Master of Data Science.

Facilities:

Students have access to The Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room, a state-of-the-art trading and analysis center.

Flexibility:

The program offers flexibility for students to balance work and studies, with options for part-time study, after-hours units, and intensive units.

Accreditation:

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, ensuring international recognition of the program.