Master of Business Analytics
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AUD 47,088
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
In today’s technology-driven world, people and organisations are generating, collecting and storing more data than ever before. Organisations across various industries are seeking graduates with skills to utilise and interpret this data to inform business strategies and add value to their business.
The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real-world Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business landscape.
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics will be awarded the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint Certificate and the Advanced SAS Joint Certificate. The Master of Business Analytics is one of the few Business Analytics program included in the SAS Global Academic Master’s Degree program and the first and only Business Analytics program from Australia.
For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second Master’s degree from Sydney Business School, UOW. Choose your second master’s degree from the list below:
–– Master of Business
–– Master of Business Analytics
–– Master of Financial Management
–– Master of Human Resource Management
–– Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
–– Master of International Business
–– Master of Management
–– Master of Marketing
–– Master of Supply Chain Management
–– Master of Project Management
Sydney Campus
Course Learning Structure
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| 1 | Critically evaluate and synthesise theory and practice in the field of Business Analytics |
| 2 | Apply innovative solutions to business analytics problems. |
| 3 | Communicate complex disciplinary information effectively in both written and oral formats. |
| 4 | Conduct a professionally focused research project. |
| 5 | Collaboratively analyse ethical responsibility and sustainability issues in business analytics. |
| 6 | Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders. |
Wollongong Campus
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics will be awarded the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint Certificate and the Advanced SAS Joint Certificate.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into the Master of Business Analytics, we require you to have a recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%, or a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. IELTS score of Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6).
Why Study With Us?
We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.
Over 90% of our graduates are employed within 4 months of graduating and our postgraduate students average starting salary is $108,800 AUD, 4% higher than the nation’s average*.
Choose to study your program from one of our two campuses: the Sydney CBD campus in the overlooking the stunning Sydney Harbour and its impressive bridge, or our Wollongong Campus set amongst landscaped gardens, minutes away from the Pacific Ocean.
We offer a variety of Scholarships available for both Domestic and International students ranging from 10% to 100%, so you are able to invest in your future.
Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by employers, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.
Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.
International students can choose to take up the option of selecting the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job-seeking activities and access to the Australian workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.
*QILT 2016-2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey.