Master of Business Analytics

Upon successful completion of this program, students will:

1. Embrace the flexibility of a 100% online program that allows you to study around other commitments, regardless of where you live.
2. Gain a unique perspective on data bridging leadership, strategy and business analytics to understand and communicate data insights across different organisational functions.
3. Develop in-demand business analytics skills to revolutionise the way we work, live and communicate in a digital economy.
4. Learn from real case study datasets informed by industry to solve problems and discover opportunities.

Develop data analytics skills to solve critical societal & business challenges.

Data is reinventing businesses & industries, creating unprecedented demand for professionals with business analytics skills. This program will shape you into a competent analytics professional, ready to solve real-world problems ethically & responsibly.

Learn how to apply modern analytics techniques; lead value-creating analytics projects; manage analytics offerings & strategise to transform businesses with data & artificial intelligence. You'll gain insights into best practices & diverse perspectives on how to turn data into value for stakeholders.

This fully online program has 3 starting points in the year and gives you the flexibility to work around other commitments.

You can enrol if you have completed a related undergraduate program or have graduated from a program in other disciplines & have at least 3 years of industry experience.

If you come from a computing background, you may be interested in UQ's Master of Data Science. This program combines high-level analytical & technical skills with industry-specific knowledge. It's one of the few programs in the world offering a cross-disciplinary education with direct industry contact & practical experience.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Business Analytics is a 3 year course for a part-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 12 core subjects, with 4 to be completed in your first year, 4 in your second and 4 in your third.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Master of Business Analytics, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 12 subjects.

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Indicative total fee $13,980

The amounts shown here are 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.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience, or
• the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.