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The world’s biggest companies are increasingly using business analytics to help them measure their past performance, improve efficiency, increase profits and innovate. Those with skills in data-driven decision-making and problem solving – who can visualise findings and tell stories with data – are in demand in all industries, both in Australia and across the globe.The flexible Graduate Certificate of Applied Business Analytics has a strong focus on practical and real-world applications of business analytics tools and techniques. You’ll develop your knowledge of computer programming, databases, applied statistics and machine learning techniques applied to big data. You’ll apply data modelling and forecasting methods for analysing data from various sources. And you’ll become adept at recognising the importance of ethical reasoning in the solution of analytics-related problems.Key Features<ul><li>Examine the three key categories of contemporary analytics - Learn how to apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive techniques to solve business problems.</li><li> Study 100 per cent online for maximum flexibility - Gain a professional qualification while studying online, and fit your studies around your work and life commitments.</li><li> Get the skills you right need now or ladder up to a master degree - Gain credit towards Australia’s longest-running Master of Business Analytics, which is ranked in the top 100 in the world.</li><li> Build practical capabilities alongside theoretical knowledge - Focus on real-world applications of business analytics tools and techniques.</li></ul>

Develop programming, database, and statistics skills. You’ll explore machine learning techniques applied to big data. Use data to problem solve and make decisions. Visualise and tell stories. Get the right skills for an evolving IT industry.

Graduate Certificate of Applied Business Analytics

Scientific Computing

This subject introduces essential concepts and techniques of computing for conducting science, with special emphasis on the preparation and manipulation of data. We discuss the role of computers and computing tools in science and focus on the use of spreadsheets and other data manipulation tools. This subject introduces vital skills for tertiary learning and explores their relationship to success in future careers.

Build data and IT skills that you’ll use throughout your science degree and career. You’ll learn how to collect, prepare, and process data using computers. See how spreadsheets can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your scientific research.

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