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Undergraduate TAS-BBA-DEG-2023

Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics)

Lead decision-making using data

Choose a business degree that empowers you with one of the most important skills in business today: data analytics. Graduate with skills that put you at the forefront for tech-driven roles. Learn how to make business decisions based on data.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

24

Price

From

$37,430

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 07 May 23
  • 25 Jun 23
  • 27 Aug 23
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QS Ranking 2023

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

22

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Degree structure

8

Core subjects

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8

Major subjects

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8

Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  1. Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
  2. Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
  3. Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
  4. Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
Career opportunities

Graduates can pursue a career in many different industries worldwide, with many companies seeking new employees who are able to use data to solve complex problems, inform business strategy and communicate with stakeholders. 

As a Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics) graduate, you will have access to a diverse range of career opportunities such as:

• Financial Analyst

• Business Analyst 

• Market Research Analyst 

• Consultant 

Entry requirements

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified

Higher education

Successful completion of a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) undergraduate subjects of study within an equivalent AQF level course or higher.

Secondary education

Published ATAR ≥ 50, 

Internal ATAR ≥ 50, 

Concessional ATAR ≥ 58

VET studies

Successful completion of certificate IV or higher

Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.

Credit for previous study or work

The following qualifications are recognised articulating admissions pathways into the B3A Bachelor of Business:


  • Diploma of Applied Business
  • Associate Degree in Applied Business
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Diploma of Marketing & Communication
  • Advanced Diploma of Marketing & Communication
  • Diploma of Travel and Tourism
  • Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism
  • Diploma of University Studies
  • Associate Degree in University Studies
Description

Learn to use data to make informed business decisions. 

A Bachelor of Business majoring in Business Analytics will include building foundational programming skills for business analytics and developing knowledge on the business context and various applications of analytics in a range of business scenarios. Business analytics is an exciting and emerging discipline that combines technology-related skills with business acumen.

The business analytics major will provide you with practical hands-on experience working with the latest technologies in data analytics. The major will develop skills in programming, data modelling, data analysis, data visualization and data storytelling within a business context.  

With a focus on analysing data in a business context, the major will equip you with the skills needed to thrive in today’s data-driven world.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:

Year 1. 8 Subjects in first year including:

  • 4 Core subjects
    • TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
    • TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
    • TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
    • TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
  • 2 Major subjects
    • TAS-KIT101 Programming Fundamentals
    • TAS-KIT102 Introduction to Data Science
  • 2 UTAS Electives

Year 2. 8 Subjects in second year including: 

  • 4 Core subjects
    • TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
    • TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
    • TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
    • TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
  • 2 Major subjects
    • TAS-BEA212 Fundamentals of Business Analytics
    • TAS-BEA213 Data Analytics for Accounting
  • 2 UTAS Electives

Year 3. 8 Subjects in third year including: 

  • 4 Major subjects
    • TAS-BEA318 Business Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making
    • TAS-BEA319 Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Applications for Business
    • TAS-BEA342 Forecasting for Economic Decision-Making
    • TAS-BFA315 Information Systems for Business
  • 4 UTAS Electives

Award Requirements

Successful completion of 24 subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern within 3-7 years, from the time of first enrolment.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

1

Select ‘Apply now’

Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

2

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

3

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

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Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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