Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis)

The Graduate Diploma in IT (Business Analysis) is an ideal way for professionals coming from a background other than IT to gain foundational knowledge in Information Technology, with a particular focus on how ICT supports Business Analysis. If, however, you are an existing IT professional and wish to develop skills in business analysis, the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis will help you specialise.

You will gain the specialist skills you need to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and propose ICT-centric solutions that optimise business best practices and procedural functionality.

ICT business analysts with digitally-fluent ICT skills are an asset to any organisation, particularly as digital technologies become increasingly prevalent in the workplace. A proficient business analyst will find dynamic ICT solutions to analyse and refine business processes and work practices.

The number of professionals working in the industry is expected to grow from 23,800 in 2018 to 26,100 by 2023, with an anticipated 12,000 job openings nation-wide during this time period. The average weekly salary of $2,274 is also significantly higher than the all-jobs average of $1,460.

"What we focus on at QUT Online is we look at the other skills the industry is looking for, things like communication, creative mindset, problem solving, these are really core to how we teach what we teach and will set you apart when it comes to going for your first interview after graduation." ~ Information Technology - Lauren Fell

Employ an adaptable and creative digital skill set to craft better ICT solutions for discipline-specific problems.

Demonstrate advanced ICT strategies to analyse business practices and system functionality in order to optimise business performance.

Develop a greater understanding of problem solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS's Core Body of Knowledge (CBOK).

Analyse and evaluate business practices and investment strategies in order to solve complex problems in the context of business improvement projects.

Implement integrated software and application solutions that solve organisational ICT-related problems.

Analyse and evaluate existing business practices, and develop ICT-centric insights that lead to innovative solutions and business optimisation.

Support business transformation in a cross-functional role that involves administrative duties, data analytics, and overseeing the implementation of new ICT projects and processes.

Provide technical support for and monitor organisational computer networks, and oversee general refinement and network improvements.