What makes our Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics different

Ranked Australia’s #1 university under 50 for Computer Science and Information Systems1

Ranked Australia’s #1 university under 50 for Computer Science and Information Systems1

Top-ranked for excellence in Research in Business1

5 star rated for excellence across 7 categories2

¹QS World University Rankings 2020  ²QS Star Rating 2018-2021

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics runs over four study periods (eight months) and each of the four study periods contains subjects that total six credit points. Some study periods are made up of a combination of two, three credit point subjects, while others are one subject worth six credit points. 

There are two pathways (business or IT stream) at the start of this course. Your previous experience and qualifications will determine which one is best for you. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, you will then have the opportunity to take on further studies and enrol in the Masters program. Read more about each below: 

A pathway to a Master of Business Analytics

UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is made up of four study periods in total. At the successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to enrol into the Master of Business Analytics.

Graduate Certificate (business stream)

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (business stream) is designed for those who have a background in IT, engineering, information science or analytics and want to build business acumen. 

  • Accounting Practices & Tools (3CP) + Sustainable Enterprise in Dynamic Systems (3CP) 
  • Delivering Customer Value (3CP) + Applied Financial Management (3CP) 
  • Foundations of Business Analytics (3CP) + Data Processing Using SAS (3CP) 
  • Data Ethics and Regulation (6CP)
 
  • Graduate
    Certificate
  • Masters
Graduate Certificate (IT stream):

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (IT stream) is designed for those who have a background in business, marketing, HR, accounting or finance and want to develop technical knowledge. 

  • Enabling Enterprise Information Systems (6CP)
  • Database (6CP)
  • Foundations of Business Analytics (3CP) + Data Processing Using SAS (3CP) 
  • Data Ethics and Regulation (6CP)

Upcoming study periods

UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.

Jan
2023
Mar
2023
May
2023
Jul
2023
Aug
2023
Oct
2023

Course information

Master of Business Analytics
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate + 8 subjects from the Master of Business Analytics

The UTS Online Master of Business Analytics is tailored to professionals who want to diversify their career options and have the agility, confidence and competence to influence organisational decisions through data. 

English Language Requirement

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, Internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184. 

 

Entry requirements

To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a related field within the business or information technology discipline that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics without a previous academic qualification, applicants must have a minimum of four years, or equivalent, relevant work experience and general capacity to undertake tertiary education. The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and evidence of the date of employment and position held within the organisation e.g. Statement of Service, business registration letter, payslips or tax statements.

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Graduate Diploma
All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

The Graduate Diploma focuses on giving you the foundational skills that industry demands plus the soft skills to influence business decisions at senior management levels. 

The fast-tracked model means you can graduate with a diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Business Analytics. 

FEE-HELP

To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.

To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.

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Masters
All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

The Graduate Diploma focuses on giving you the foundational skills that industry demands plus the soft skills to influence business decisions at senior management levels. 

The fast-tracked model means you can graduate with a diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Business Analytics.