Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Build practical business analytics skills across data visualisation, predictive analytics, coding and artificial intelligence.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at Victoria University provides practical postgraduate study in using data to support business decision-making. You will explore data analytics, visualisation, predictive modelling, coding and artificial intelligence while learning to apply analytical approaches to contemporary business problems.

Across four core units, you will work with tools and environments including R, Python and cloud-based technologies. Study covers predictive analytics, business data visualisation, programming for analytics and artificial intelligence and machine learning, with an emphasis on applying these techniques to real-world business scenarios.

Delivered through VU’s Block Model at City Campus, the course can be completed in six months of full-time study or longer part-time. It provides a pathway for professionals seeking business analytics capabilities and can also support progression into further postgraduate study in 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

Delivery
Face to Face
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Delivered in hybrid mode, where part of the course is completed online.
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,700
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Prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of four units.

$1,23 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate. It is based on a full-time study load of 4 units.
Campus
City
Sydney
Intake
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, students will be required to complete 48 credit points. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

  • Predictive Analytics
  • Business Analytics and Visualisation
  • Coding for Business Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective business intelligence and business analytics systems practice.
  • Justify and interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of authentic business problems in contemporary business intelligence and business analytics systems.
  • Critically appraise cross-disciplinary knowledge in creative decision-making.
  • Effectively articulate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
  • Advocate consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a contemporary work environment in a socially responsible manner.

Career outcomes

This course prepares you for the following roles:

  • Analytics
  • Business intelligence
  • Business analysis
  • Information prediction
  • Financial, logistics, HR and supply-chain analysis

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per unit in 2026: $4,312.50 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2026: $17,250 per semester (domestic full-fee paying place)

Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.