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Deakin University

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Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics

  • Graduate Certificate

Business analytics is transforming the way organisations make decisions. The Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics enables professionals to create value from big data and solve the decision-making challenges facing business today.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
M561, 108877E

About this course

Business analytics is transforming the way organisations make decisions. The Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics enables professionals to create value from big data and solve the decision-making challenges facing business today.

Learn from academics who are experts in the field and become a practitioner with sought-after skills. Whether you're looking to add expertise to your current role or taking a step towards a new career, this course gives you the foundational skills you need.

Ready to expand your career options with skills in data analysis?



Led by our globally recognised experts, you will learn to:

  • apply broad and integrated knowledge of business analytics concepts and existing software, to research, identify and justify solutions for organisations and social contexts.
  • apply digital technologies to support research, analysis and information dissemination about the impact of business analytics technologies on business strategies and operations
  • think critically in identifying alternative solutions, evaluating options and problem solving

The graduate certificate is suited to anyone who wishes to get ahead of the game and rise to the data challenge.

Want to take your study further? This course is a pathway to our industry-leading Master of Business Analytics.

Career pathways

Qualified business analysts are attracting well above average salaries globally across all sectors, from government and information technology to health settings. Possible roles for business analysts include:

  • reporting analyst
  • business systems analyst
  • operations analyst
  • business intelligence analysts
  • specialised disciplines such as geoinformatics data analyst and see-ice data analyst.

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics, students must attain a total of 4 credit points comprising of 2 credit points of core units, 2 credit points of course electives, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Deakin University.
79.2%
Overall satisfaction
80.8%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
88.8%
Employed full-time
$110k
Average salary