University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Draw insights from data to make better business decisions.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics enables students to develop analytical and technical skills and apply these skills to business contexts.
Graduates of the course apply their knowledge in analysing, modelling and evaluating business and organisational data; and evaluating appropriate software and techniques to apply to a range of business data problems.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 points.
Core units (six points each)
- Fundamentals of Business Analytics
- Data Storytelling
- Programming for Business
Option units (six points each)
Choose one of the following electives:
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business
- People Analytics
- Applied Project Management
- Big Data in Marketing
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics, as recognised by UWA, and either:
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
- At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
- Significant work experience including at least five years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may find employment from any profit or non-profit organisation who wishes to use data to enhance decision-making or any large organisation now employing data, business or market analysts. There is also a high demand for recent business or commerce graduates who have specialised in management or accounting who have additional capabilities in information and logistics management.
Learning outcomes
You'll learn to:
- Understand the theoretical background of data analytics and data processing of unstructured data.
- Understand the various approaches to data analysis, appreciate strategies for adapting them to a specific situation and understand the limitations of data.
- Understand the ethical issues related to protecting the rights of individuals and the integrity of data collected and analysed.
- Transfer knowledge clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to data analytics issues.
- Identify the use of data analytics tools and techniques in a variety of business disciplines.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $34,100 (domestic full-fee paying 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.