University of South Australia
Master of Management (Business Analytics)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop the confidence and expertise to pull valuable insights from complex organisational data using various business analytics solutions.
Course overview
The Master of Management (Business Analytics) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a data-driven decision maker at a managerial level, in any industry.
This degree combines management theory with business intelligence. You will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced data analytics for business and study specialised areas such as machine learning for business professionals, and data visualisation and communication. You will explore the latest data analytics techniques and delve into the future of big data.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Management (Business Analytics) comprises of 12 courses. You will complete four core courses, six specialisation courses and two electives.
Complete the following courses:
Program core courses
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business
- Business Ethics
- People, Leadership and Performance
- Strategic Concepts
Business Analytics Specialisation
- Enterprise Analytics for Business Professionals
- Data Privacy, Governance and Quality for Business Professionals
- Data Visualisation and Communication for Business Professionals
- Machine Learning for Business Professionals
- Two specialisation electives
Electives
- Two business electives
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed bachelor's degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management.
- A completed graduate certificate or higher qualification in a business-related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will graduate equipped to be a leader and decision-maker, ready to operate at the management level of an organisation in roles such as:
- Big data analytics specialist
- Business intelligence analyst
- Management analyst/consultant
- Operations research analyst
- Market research analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $34,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.