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Master of Business Analytics

Overview

Join the next generation of data savvy business professionals skilled in translating data to solve global problems.

Continuing business disruption has created an unprecedented demand for data analysis capabilities. This online program is designed for business professionals of the future, encouraging a new innovative take on data. You’ll gain a unique ability to speak the language of different organisational functions to bridge gaps and transform direction through data.

Drawing on business, data science and philosophy insights, you’ll gain a hybrid, holistic understanding of business analytics and their application. With a key focus on responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), ethics and strategy, you’ll learn how to interpret analytics for social, cultural and environmental business opportunities.

Small class sizes provide valuable opportunities for online collaboration. You’ll join a diverse virtual community, draw on industry case studies and enjoy tailored professional development opportunities. In your final year of study, you’ll complete a team-based project that addresses real business problems or social issues.

If you have technical background in computing, IT or statistics, our Master of Data Science may be the program for you. While both programs address the function of data analytics, the Master of Data Science provides technical expertise, while the Master of Business Analytics will teach you how and why to make business decisions using data.

Location
External
Duration
3 years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program Code
5188
AQF
Level 9
Location
External
Fees
A$22480
Duration
3 years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5188
CRICOS Code
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Embrace the flexibility of a 100% online program that allows you to study around other commitments, regardless of where you live.
  • Gain a unique perspective on data bridging leadership, strategy and business analytics to understand and communicate data insights across different organisational functions.
  • Develop in-demand business analytics skills to revolutionise the way we work, live and communicate in a digital economy.
  • Learn from real case study datasets informed by industry to solve problems and discover opportunities.

1 in Queensland for business and management studies

QS World University Rankings 2023

1 in Queensland for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Online study

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Business Data Management
  • Machine Learning in Business
  • Responsible AI

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Data analyst
  • Marketing data analytics manager
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Data governance manager
What does business analytics mean for the future and your career?
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Can a Master of Business Analytics help your career progression?

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What does business analytics mean for the future and your career?
Ida Someh

Careers

What does business analytics mean for the future and your career?

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What’s it like to study data, analytics and cyber security as a postgraduate?
Sandra Micallef, UQ Master of Business Analytics student

Uni life

What’s it like to study data, analytics and cyber security as a postgraduate?

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Can a Master of Business Analytics help your career progression?
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from UQ (or equivalent).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, computer science, economics, engineering, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, information systems/information technology, international business, international development, innovation management, management, marketing, mathematics/statistics, operations/project management, physics, science, strategy and sustainability.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience includes work in: accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, computer science, economics, engineering, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, information systems/information technology, international business, international development, innovation management, management, mathematics/statistics, marketing, operations/project management, physics, science, strategy and sustainability.

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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.

Contact us for more information

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$4,474

2024

$4,474

2024

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $22,480

2024

AUD $22,480

2024

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Master of Business Analytics are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Applying online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Business Analytics is 5188

International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500). 

To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia. 

Contact us with any questions 

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

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