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Postgraduate MAQ-ABA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Applied Business Analytics

With a focus on real-world business analytics tools and techniques

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.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$15,300

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 11 Jun 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 03 Sep 23
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QS Ranking 2023

14

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

10

  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon the completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Apply data modelling and forecasting methods for analysing data from various sources ​
  • Use contemporary analytics tools to make data-driven decisions and recommendations
  • Apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive techniques to solve business problems
  • Visualise findings and tell stories with data
  • Communicate data insights with decision makers and other stakeholders 
Career opportunities
  • Business development manager
  • Consumer analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Data visualisation analyst
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Financial adviser or analyst
  • Human resources professional
  • Information technology analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Market analyst
  • Public sector adviser
Entry requirements

Higher education

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

English Proficiency Requirements

The required standard of English for this degree is:

  • Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.
  • All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. 
  • For more information on accepted equivalents, please see English Language Requirements.
Credit for previous study or work

Recognition of Prior Learning is not available for this program.

Description

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

  • Examine the three key categories of contemporary analytics - Learn how to apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive techniques to solve business problems.
  •  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.
  •  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.
  •  Build practical capabilities alongside theoretical knowledge - Focus on real-world applications of business analytics tools and techniques.
Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

You will study the following subjects:

  • Introduction to Inference, Modelling and Forecasting
  • Techniques in Business Analytics
  • Management of Data, Analytics and Change
  • Data and Visualisation for Business

The order in which you study subjects may depend upon when you commence your degree and the pace of your study

Award Requirements

This postgraduate coursework degree requires completion of four subjects.

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