Program Overview

Overview of the Graduate Certificate of Analytics

The Graduate Certificate of Analytics is a 100% online course designed to equip students with a solid foundation of skills in contemporary analytics practice. This program enables students to make informed business decisions using complex data and prepares them for careers in multiple sectors.

Program Structure

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Analytics, students must complete four units in total.

Core Units

• Data Exploration and Visualisation: This unit develops basic skills in the use of SQL and R to clean and explore data. It focuses on the use of R for further manipulation and visualisation of complex data, promoting principles of information design in the exploration and visualisation of complex data.
• Quantitative Analysis and Data Modelling: This unit introduces the use of Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis and basic modelling methods. It covers a broad range of quantitative methods, including confidence intervals, linear regression, and causality analysis.
• Data Reporting, Presentation and Dashboards: This unit develops advanced skills in the use of Power BI for the exploration, analysis, and presentation of data for decision-making. It focuses on transforming raw data into a worked form for initial visualisation and descriptive analysis.
• Enterprise Analytics: This unit explores how contemporary business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting capabilities can be used effectively to communicate actionable insights to stakeholders. It considers the strategic and technical considerations of designing, delivering, and utilising a successful enterprise analytics solution.

Entry Requirements

• An Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Applicants must have successfully completed a first-year undergraduate statistics unit, or provide evidence of qualifications/training or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent.
• English language requirements must be met.

Fees

The estimated cost is $4,637.50 per unit. Students may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of their tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.

Career Pathways

The Graduate Certificate of Analytics can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Data Analyst: Data Analysts help organisations reduce costs and grow revenue by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Business Analyst: Business Analysts review and analyse processes, create efficiencies, and lead teams to map out company requirements.
• Analytics Managers: Analytics Managers are responsible for implementing analytics across an enterprise, establishing a data-driven environment, and communicating actionable insights to stakeholders.

Academic Team

The program is led by experienced academics and industry professionals, including:

• Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny: Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education.
• Dr Haotian Chen: Course Director with experience in teaching analytics and statistics.
• Hung Vo: Industry Fellow with extensive experience in analytics across various industries.

Online Study

The Graduate Certificate of Analytics is delivered online, providing students with a dynamic virtual class experience. The program includes dedicated support services, and students can access course materials and interact with instructors and peers through a user-friendly online platform.

Additional Information

• The program is designed to be completed in approximately 0.7 years part-time accelerated.
• Students can progress to a Master of Analytics after completing the Graduate Certificate.
• Monash University is ranked #3 globally and #1 nationally, and its Business and Economics programs rank #9 globally.