Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Understand the fundamental concepts of data and databases, along with the latest techniques and technologies needed to analyze large data volumes, while exploring their real-world applications.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics teaches units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It has Microsoft certifications, such as Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and Microsoft Power Platform, incorporated into the units to ensure you graduate job-ready. All units are also embedded with the United Nations' sustainable goals.

This graduate certificate can be used as a pathway to our Master of Information Technology and units from this course can also count towards a data analytics specialisation in the MBA.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $2,870
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual indicative first year fee. It is based on a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time study load) or 40 credit points per semester or 80 credit points per year.
Campus
North Sydney
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, a student must fulfil 40 credit points (CP).

  • Introduction to Data Science with Python
  • Modern Database Management
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Data Mining Techniques and Applications

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

  • Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • At least two years of industry experience in a relevant role.

English language requirements

Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests).

Recognition of Prior Learning

If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Contact the university for more information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average first year fee in 2025: $11,480 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 CP (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per semester.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Elective units.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.