Charles Sturt University

Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics

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

Develop practical business data analytics capabilities through flexible online postgraduate study, learning to interpret data, generate business insights and support strategic decision-making in professional contexts.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics from Charles Sturt University is a postgraduate qualification designed for professionals seeking to develop practical knowledge of data analytics within business environments. Delivered online over 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time, the course provides a flexible pathway to build analytical capabilities while balancing study with professional commitments.

Throughout the program, you will develop an understanding of business data analytics and learn to apply analytical concepts in professional contexts. You will explore data management, governance and ethics, while building skills in data analysis, visualisation and business intelligence. The course also examines how data can be interpreted and communicated to generate meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making across a range of business settings.

The program equips graduates with a strong foundation in business data analytics and forms part of a postgraduate study pathway to the Master of Applied Business (with specialisations). It supports professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical capabilities and apply data-informed approaches within contemporary organisations.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,370
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
1st March, 2027
12th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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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 earn the Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics, you must successfully complete units totalling 32 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.

Select 32 credit points from the following:

  • Business Data Analytics and Storytelling
  • Big Data and Marketing Analytics
  • An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics
  • Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics
  • Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence
  • Data and Knowledge Engineering
  • Foundations of Big Data Analytics

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be admitted based on professional attainment and/or work experience. 

English language requirements

For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

  • A minimum overall score of 6.0.
  • No individual score below 6.0.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • Understand and apply the concepts of data analytics to a professional context
  • Analyse and evaluate raw data to apply meaning in a business context
  • Use business data presented to inform strategic decisions relevant to the workplace
  • Have acquired a firm understanding of the significant areas of data analysis as they relate to the business discipline

Career outcomes

You'll develop fundamental skills in gathering data and extracting valuable insights from it so you can address business challenges. That will set you up for success across many types of organisations - whether you're looking to upskill in your current role or seeking a new one. Wherever you want to take your career next - perhaps adding data analysis to your skill set as a business analyst to help drive growth or working as a customer insights manager building operations based on consumer behaviour, for example - you'll have a competitive edge and be ready to take on any business challenge.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,480 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study. 

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.