Program Overview
This internationally accredited program prepares students for careers as Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and more in various industries. The program includes practical experience through a Business Analytics Industry Project and is supported by the Centre for Business Data Analytics, ensuring a competitive edge in the growing field of business analytics.
Program Outline
Objectives:
The program aims to develop students' abilities in:
- Applying specialized technical skills to understand, interpret, and adapt various data analysis approaches.
- Identifying and implementing data analytics tools and techniques across various business disciplines.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics program are prepared for a range of careers in various industries globally. Potential career paths include:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Market Economist/Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Human Resource Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Insights Analyst
- Data Consultant
- Students can choose to study full-time or part-time.
- The program has a duration of 1.5 to 2 years.
- The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, ensuring international recognition of the degree.
- The program includes a Business Analytics Industry Project unit, which provides practical experience in applying data analytics in a business context.
- The program is suitable for professionals seeking to upskill in data analytics, recent MBA graduates, business or commerce graduates, and engineering or science graduates with a background in computer science or data science.
- The program is supported by the Centre for Business Data Analytics, which focuses on the analysis of fast-moving commercial data through machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the growing field of business analytics.
- The program is highly sought after by employers, with graduates commanding competitive salaries.
Entry 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.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
