University of Wollongong
Master of Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain essential skills to undertake real-world business analytics tasks on big data business problems.
Course overview
The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare graduates with business analytics skills and develop strategies for dealing with massive business data which is increasingly common in business organisations today.
Graduates will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, understanding and applying technologies and tools required to perform descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. In this course, graduates will gain the skills and knowledge in order to become leaders in this environment.
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
The Master of Business Analytics requires the successful completion of 72 credit points (CP) comprising.
- 24 CP of foundation subjects.
- 30 CP of core subjects.
- A six CP capstone subject.
- 12 CP of elective subjects.
Each subject is valued at six CP.
The foundation subjects should be completed within the first two sessions of study. Students are encouraged to complete Advanced Business Analytics within the final two sessions of study and the capstone subject, Business Analytics Research Capstone should be completed within the final session of study.
Complete the following:
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Principles of Marketing Management
- Operations Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for this course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree with an average mark of 50 per cent.
- A UOW Graduate Certificate in Business.
Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
For international students, the following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0 and speaking 6.0.
- TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with reading 18, writing 18, listening 17 and speaking 17.
- UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you hold a bachelor's degree in a business or commerce-related area you may be granted credit for up to 24 CP (four core subjects).
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics can progress to another select master’s program and receive up to 36 CP into their new master’s degree - so you can complete two master’s programs in two years.
Graduates looking to progress to the Master of Business Administration will receive up to 18 CP credit into the MBA program, if they meet the appropriate work experience entry requirements.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate and synthesise theory and practice in the field of business analytics.
- Apply innovative solutions to business analytics problems.
- Communicate complex disciplinary information effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Conduct a professionally focused research project.
- Collaboratively analyse ethical responsibility and sustainability issues in business analytics.
- Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $49,032 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $17,808 - $19,728 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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.