Melbourne Business School

Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Develop end-to-end business analytics capability through eight online subjects, studied sequentially with optional on-campus tutorials.

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Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics provides practical postgraduate training across the business analytics lifecycle. It is designed for professionals seeking greater confidence in working with data, applying analytical methods and translating findings into business decisions.

The curriculum begins with data foundations, business decision-making, visualisation, responsible artificial intelligence, data platforms and programming. Students then progress to predictive modelling and machine learning, strengthening their ability to work with more advanced analytical techniques.

Students complete eight subjects over approximately 16 months, focusing on one seven-week subject at a time. The course can be completed fully online, with optional on-campus tutorials available for students who value additional face-to-face interaction.

The sequential structure enables students to expand their analytical expertise while continuing to work. Graduates gain a combination of technical, interpretive and communication skills that can be applied across business functions and industries.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
16 months (Full time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Price Per Unit
From $5,308
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Prices are calculated based on a study load of eight subjects.
Intake
October, 2026
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.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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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

Complete eight subjects over the course of your Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics.

For optimal learning and flexibility, you will focus on one subject at a time over a seven-week study period.

  • Foundations of Data Analysis
  • Analytics for Business Decisions
  • Data Visualisation for Analytics
  • AI and Ethics in Analytics
  • Data Platforms for Analytics
  • Programming for Analytics
  • Modelling and Predictive Analytics
  • Advanced Business Analytics: Machine Learning

 

Entry requirements

To apply for the Melbourne Business School online Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics, you must have:  

  • A university degree in any discipline and a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics, or
  • A university degree in one of the related areas: commerce, mathematics, physics, computer science, information systems, engineering or science, and
  • Two years of documented full-time professional work experience
  • Meet the University’s English Language requirements.

English language requirements

Documented evidence of meeting the accepted minimum scores within the previous 24 months may be required.  

The minimum accepted scores are:  

  • IELTS (Academic English only): Overall score of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0)
  • TOEFL Internet-based Test: Overall score of 91 (with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22)
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): Overall score of 72 (with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72)
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score of 178 (with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175)  
  • LanguageCert Academic: Overall score of 73 (with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67)
  • Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 62 (with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit or recognition of prior learning may be available subject to Melbourne Business School policy and an individual assessment. Contact MBS for further information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per subject in 2026: $5,308 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total fee in 2026: $42,464 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees listed are for calendar year 2026. Melbourne Business School Online reserve the right to adjust course fees annually.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of subjects.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.