Master of Business Analytics

Upon successful completion of this program, students will:

1. Have a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective on data, bridging business, data science and philosophy, to understand and communicate insights across different organisational functions.
2. Possess in-demand business analytics, data visualisation, machine learning training and network analysis skills, specialising in analytics and leadership, technical application and the responsible use of data.
3. Know how to use GenAI to generate and evaluate code for programming projects.
4. Have experience using real case study datasets informed by industry to solve problems and discover opportunities.
5. Have a strong portfolio of analytics projects based on practical experience, including an industry-based consulting project, to empower your next career move.

Continuing evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has prompted unprecedented demand for data analytics capabilities. This program will shape you into a competent analytics professional, ready to solve critical business problems and societal challenges ethically and responsibly.

Learn how to apply modern analytics techniques to lead value-creating projects and transform business outcomes. You'll gain insights into best practices and diverse perspectives on how to turn data into value for stakeholders.

You'll have access to regular academic support including a dedicated mentor who can help you with programming concepts, debugging and how to approach questions. Expand your professional network on industry consulting projects and joining a collaborative virtual community of peers from diverse backgrounds.

This fully online program 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 and 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 and technical skills with industry-specific knowledge. 

Please note that select subjects and assessments may require in-person attendance. Please review the courses and program structure on the University's website for further details.

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 $14,310

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying part-time, which is typically 4 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 (see below) with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or
• the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from UQ (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, computer science, economics, engineering, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, information systems/information technology, international business, international development, innovation management, management, marketing, mathematics/statistics, operations/project management, physics, science, strategy and sustainability.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience includes work in: accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, computer science, economics, engineering, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, information systems/information technology, international business, international development, innovation management, management, mathematics/statistics, marketing, operations/project management, physics, science, strategy and sustainability.

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.