Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Predictive Analytics

Overview

This course will provide you with an in-depth background to predictive analytics, data security, data mining, business applications and computing, including basic concepts of data analysis and visualisation.

What you'll learn

• Assess the theoretical background basis of data analytics and data processing of unstructured data to produce a qualified interpretation of the data
• Evaluate the various approaches to data analysis and develop a strategy for adapting them to a specific situation
• Evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources and develop a plan to optimise data management, processing and prediction
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different discipline areas, professional positions and countries; able to communicate data analysis findings in a variety of ways via written, verbal or electronic communications
• Evaluate and select appropriately from existing and emerging data analysis and prediction technologies
• Engage in continual updating of knowledge with regard to new and emerging prediction analysis concepts, issues and management strategies
• Evaluate, interpret and apply the international standards related to the predictive analytics industry. Solve problems with a global perspective
• Identify the ethical issues related to protecting the rights of individuals from diverse cultures including Indigenous perspectives and how that maps to ensuring the quality and integrity of data collected and analysed
• Apply lessons learnt in a professional manner in all areas of prediction design, demonstrating leadership and ethical behaviour at all times

Admission criteria

• Students require a Bachelor's Degree
• English requirements:
  • IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
    • Writing: 6.0
    • Speaking: 6.0
    • Reading: 6.0
    • Listening: 6.0
    • Overall band score: 6.0

Fees and scholarships

• Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $34,060 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits)
• Fees are indicative only

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Curtin Perth: Apply now
• Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Course structure

• View course structure

Duration

• This course is one year full-time or the equivalent part-time

Credit

• A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester

CRICOS

• The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas
• CRICOS code: B

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

• Semester 1, 2025: Applications now closed!
• Semester 2, 2025: Applications now open! (Application close: 9 July 2025)
• Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open! (Application close: 3 February 2026)
• Semester 2, 2026: Applications open 6 April 2026 (Application close: 2 July 2026)