Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Business Analytics (Extension) is a unique transdisciplinary program of study in business analytics. With subjects drawn from UTS Business School, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and the TD School, students are provided with a course structure which fits their background and experience, as well as flexible specialisations to meet new needs and career interests. The course is delivered in blended mode, combining contemporary online and face-to-face learning experiences in UTS's leading-edge facilities.
The course is suitable for students from both business and IT backgrounds who seek to upskill and develop the skills required to meet the growth in emerging careers in business analytics.
Career options are incredibly varied as virtually every company in every industry now collects huge amounts of data that needs to be interpreted and analysed to inform decision-making. Graduates from this program are able to provide valuable insights on matters such as fraud detection, logistics optimisation, customer acquisition and retention, and demand forecasting.
The course totals 96 credit points and consists of a combination of core, including foundation streams, and elective subjects.
Students with a business background select STM91345 Foundation in IT stream (Business Analytics) (information technology foundation subjects) and students with information technology background select STM91344 Foundation in Business stream (Business Analytics) (business foundation subjects).
Students can also choose a specialisation from the following streams in CBK91806 Specialisation option (Business Analytics): Marketing Analytics (12 credit points), Financial Analytics (12 credit points), Business Services Analytics (12 credit points), Data Analytics (12 credit points), Software Development and Interaction Design (12 credit points), Internet (12 credit points), and Innovation (24 credit points) stream.
Electives can be taken in one of two ways: as multiple specialisations (usually two subjects, totalling 12 credit points for each specialisation), or as two specialisations (total 24 credit points), plus four mixed electives (24 credit points).