Master of Business Analytics

About this Course

Develop and enhance a conceptual and practical understanding of data analytics.

Students are exposed to a range of business areas such as accounting and finance, human resource management, marketing, supply chain management and the information systems required to support these areas.

Students work with a range of Business Analytics tools to identify patterns and trends in complex data sets, and visualise them in meaningful ways.

Such an understanding is essential for those who want to pursue a role in Business Analytics or business professionals who want to improve the quality of data-driven decisions in their business areas.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. This course allows eligible applicants to fast track their degree through Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL), where they have completed a degree in a specified discipline (or with appropriate experience):

  You may be able to receive CRPL if you have any of the following:

  - A Bachelor degree, or major, in a related discipline*, or

  - A Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience^, or

  - A Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics (or equivalent), or

  - A current professional certification in Business Analytics, such as IIBA-ECBA, or

  - Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

  Depending on the nature of your prior study and experience, you may be able to complete your course in 1.5 years of full-time study (3 years of part-time study) – 180 credit points.

  *Related discipline refers to any Business Analytics related discipline.

  ^Relevant work experience constitutes professional experience in Business Analytics positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

  All applications are assessed individually, and the exact amount of credit awarded will depend on how your previous study or experience aligns with this course.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-placed to seek employment in business analytics roles in every industry sector including accounting and finance, human resource management, marketing and supply chain management.

Possible future job titles

Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, HR Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Research Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst