University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Designed for professionals who are looking to upskill in business analytics and technical skills.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics provides foundational knowledge in business analytics and the technical skills required to generate and communicate actionable insights from data. You will be introduced to conceptual frameworks, modelling techniques, database management, and ethical debates to provide a holistic view of business analytics.
This program offers a pathway into the Master of Commerce. You can select courses to meet your professional development needs or interests. You'll gain exposure to conceptual frameworks, modelling techniques, database management and ethical debates to provide a holistic view of business analytics.
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
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, students must complete four courses:
Core courses
Complete the following:
- Coding for Business
- Introduction to Business Analytics
Electives
Complete two of the following:
- Information Technology Infrastructure for Business Analytics
- Business Analytics Methods
- Social Media Analytics in Practice
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You will need an undergraduate degree or work experience. The application requires a detailed resume outlining competencies and achievements.
- Undergraduate degree: An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification must be recognised by UNSW Business School and have an average of 60 per cent or greater.
- Work experience: You can demonstrate five years of relevant work experience if you don't have an undergraduate degree. For example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.
English language requirements
Depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW. English language skills are vital for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations. This is why UNSW requires minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
Fees and CSP
Indicative first-year full fee (2025): $5,500 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit per year).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.