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Master of Business Analytics

Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

T79, 111125H

Domestic Fees

$28,900 per year / $57,800 total

International Fees

$36,350 per year / $72,700 total

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.

Entry requirements

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

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. Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business Analytics may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate bachelor degree in business analytics who can apply for a reduced course duration.

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.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business analytics knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business analytics knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Career pathways

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

Similar courses to consider

Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

75.2%

Overall satisfaction

75.4%

Skill scale

68.3%

Teaching scale

79.8%

Employed full-time

$106.5k

Average salary

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