Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

Graduates of this course gain an adaptable digital skill set, helping them craft better ICT solutions for their organisations. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of ICT strategies, helping you to analyse current business practices and systems functionality, in a bid to optimise business performance. The analytical skills you develop will help you evaluate business practices and investment strategies to solve complex problems in business improvement projects.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Creative problem-solving for effective solutions.
2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the business analysis discipline.
3. Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
4. Critically analyse complex business challenges and opportunities.
5. Communicate effectively in business and IT professional contexts.
6. Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to business analysis and IT.

As digital technologies become increasingly prevalent, analysts with both business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of business ICT systems are highly sought after by organisations.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis is designed for professionals who have an IT background and wish to upskill in business analysis. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis) will equip you with foundational IT skills and open a pathway to specialise in business analysis. You will graduate with demonstrable business analysis knowledge, ready to investigate, appraise, and apply your skills in addressing complex industry requirements. 

Students will gain the specialist skills needed to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and use their ICT expertise to propose innovative solutions that optimise business performance and promote organisational efficiency.

Recommended study pattern

Students need to complete a total of four units:

2 – Core standard units

2 – Elective standard units

Core standard units

• Advanced Business Analysis (IFQ562)
• Fundamentals of Business Process Management (IFQ515)

Elective standard units

Choose two (2) from the following:

• Trust and Artificial Intelligence (IFQ521)
• Enterprise Systems Lifecycle Management (IFQ561)
• Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Makers (IFQ619)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis, students must complete a total of 48 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $4,800

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• a completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline; or
• a completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline and three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field; or
• a completed diploma (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field; or
• five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.

Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.