Postgraduate

Master of Business Analytics

The recent explosion of available data, together with advances in technology, makes data leverage critical for better business decisions. Lead the way with a Master of Business Analytics at UWA.
1.5-2
Years Full Time

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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

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(+61 8) 6488 1000

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

Graduates may be employed in a range of industry globally. Outcomes include:

  • Data analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Market economist/analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Human resource analyst
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Insights analyst
  • Data consultant
  • Senior business analyst

Graduates may be employed in a range of industry globally. Outcomes include:

  • Data analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Market economist/analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Human resource analyst
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Insights analyst
  • Data consultant
  • Senior business analyst

Further Study

After three years' relevant work experience, students may choose to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
After three years' relevant work experience, students may choose to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $34,100.00

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$46,200.00
2025
$49,000.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification incorporating at least one unit of statistics or having a substantive quantitative component , as recognised by UWA; and either:
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
or
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

Enhance your analytical skills in one of the fastest growing fields around the globe. Business analytics is the future: be a part of it through a graduate certificate or master’s qualification. Undertaking the master’s course will equip you with deeper analytical skills needed to extract meaning from complex data sets, the ability to converse with other technical experts (such as computer scientists), and the capacity to make meaning of the output.

Today’s businesses have an increasing need to make sense of the large quantities of structured and unstructured data that are generated. Understanding how to integrate large and complex data sets, and transform data into meaningful insights and actions, is vital for business success.

About the course

The Master of Business Analytics equips students with the analytical skills needed to extract meaning from complex data sets, the ability to converse with other technical experts (such as computer scientists), and the capacity to make meaning of the output. This business expertise is highly sought after in the global workplace.
Master of Business Analytics

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 42630
CRICOS code
  • 0101328
Master of Business Analytics
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 42630
CRICOS code
  • 0101328
Full time/part time duration
  • 1.5 - 2 Years

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Accreditation

      

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Business analytics training for industry

The UWA Business School run tailored corporate programs on data literacy skills for business leaders, including data fundamentals, data analysis, data storytelling, and strategic business decisions.

Get in touch with Dr Brett Smith ([email protected]) if you're interested in bringing these skills to your workplace.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Students who have completed prior tertiary study in data science are not required to complete BUSN5101 Programming for Business and should contact their Student Advising Office for advice.
Conversion
Students without requisite cognate studies may be required to take units to the value of 24 points as advised by the Faculty.
Core
Take all units from this group (30 points):
Option - A Capstone Experience
Take min 6 points up to 18 points from the followings:
Option - Group B
Take min 24 points from the following:
Option - Group C
Take max of 24 from the following::
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Get practical

This course includes a Business Analytics Industry Project unit which is a project-based unit used to enhance and demonstrate your cognitive skills surrounding the application and interpretation of data analytics in a business context, and to develop communication skills to transfer knowledge clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to data analytics issues.

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Who should do this course?

  • Senior management or professionals who wish to upskill in a growing area allowing you to make stronger and more informed business decisions.
  • Recent Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates seeking more intensive study in business analytics.
  • Recent Business or Commerce graduates who have specialised in management or accounting and who desire additional capabilities in information and logistics management.
  • Recent Engineering or Science graduates who have specialised in computer science or data science wanting to apply their knowledge to a business and management context.
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Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

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Graduate outcomes

Students of the Master of Business Analytics will graduate with a range of skills, including:

  • The ability to understand the theoretical background of data analytics and data processing of unstructured data
  • Specialised technical skills to understand, apply and interpret the various approaches to data analysis, be able to adapt strategies to a specific situation and understand the limitations of data
  • Be able to understand the ethical issues related to protecting the rights of individuals and the integrity of data collected and analysed
  • Communication skills to transfer knowledge clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to data analytics issues
  • The ability to identify and implement the use of data analytics tools and techniques in a variety of business disciplines
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Centre for Business Data Analytics

This Centre for Business Data Analytics focuses on the analysis of fast-moving commercial data through new tools and technologies that inform business of changing trends quickly, particularly through the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence. We provide a dual focus on academic impact and practice relevance in the realms of Business Analytics applications in research and practice.

Sitting within the UWA Business School, we host staff and students from across multiple disciplines, including finance, economics, accounting, management, transport, marketing and human resources. Associates of the Centre are spread throughout UWA and other internationally recognised universities. The Centre is guided by industry, with representation on the Advisory Board governed as a sub-committee of the Business School Advisory Board.