Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

What you will study

The course totals 24 credit points and consists of four core subjects. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

• Business Analytics Foundations
• Database
• Data Governance and Regulation
• Studio 1: Foundation

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following criteria:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study.
• A minimum of four years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Related fields of study:

Accounting, Banking, Commerce, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Project Management or other related field of study (e.g. Engineering) with sufficient background in business, databases or computer programming

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum Vitae and Statement of service in one of the following formats:

• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
• A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses).

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There is no Recognition of Prior Learning available for this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options are incredibly varied as virtually every company in every industry now collects huge amounts of data that needs to be interpreted and analysed to inform decision-making. Graduates from this program are able to provide valuable insights on matters such as fraud detection, logistics optimisation, customer acquisition and retention, and demand forecasting.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the assumptions implicit in data and apply analytical techniques to propose business solutions
• Communicate data-informed decisions clearly in written, verbal and visual form to business stakeholders
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver business outcomes
• Analyse data practices and use these insights to suggest improvements to analytical processes which drive positive and equitable outcomes
• Apply data analysis techniques to business information to support effective decision-making in local and international contexts
• Critically evaluate and apply principles of consent, privacy, data sovereignty and self determination to work ethically with and for Indigenous Australians as business analytics professionals

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $16,820 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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.