Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/Bachelor of Business

Overview

Let’s get down to business by levelling up with this next-gen double degree. Swinburne’s Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/ Bachelor of Business will arm you with the tech, people and Agile skills to become the most sought-after person in the (board) room.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business, technology, analysis and analytics and apply those principles to inform and improve practice in a range of industry contexts
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of business, technology, analysis and analytics problems that arise in business contexts
• apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate information systems and information technology-related theories, frameworks and/or methods as part of the process to identify and propose solutions to organisational problems
• demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the professional and ethical issues, dilemmas, and cultural sensitivities pertaining business, technology, analysis and analytics professional in a range of environments
• communicate and articulate clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and innovative ideas appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the organisational environment
• build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies and practices and their implications to business and social environments
• work in a self-reliant, independent and responsible manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate, particularly in a collaborative and team environment
• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
• formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the environment, economy and society
• coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
• communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
• build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
• work collaboratively in groups

Career opportunities

The growing demand for professionals who can provide the expertise in both business analytics and analysis and specific business discipline means that graduates of this double degree can enjoy career opportunities within a specific field in business as well as in business analytics and analysis area.

The course also provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge and skills to undertake further learning at higher levels such as honours, graduate certificate or masters (by coursework) within the field of business analytics, business analysis and/or business.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis / Bachelor of Business, students must complete 400 credit points as follows:

• 6 Business core units (75 credit points)
• 6 Business Analytics and Analysis core units (75 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business major (100 credit points)
• 4 units comprising of a minor, advanced minor or electives (50 credit points)

Students may not complete more than 175 credit points (normally 14 units) at introductory level (e.g. INF1XXXX).

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement. This option is not available to international students.

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects

As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all students in this course will undertake professionally-focused final-year projects as part of their degree. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

Professional placements

Professional placements are subject to a competitive selection process. Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 500 credit points comprising:

• 6 Business core units (75 credit points)
• 6 Business Analytics and Analysis core units (75 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business major (100 credit points)
• 4 units ocomprising of a minor, advanced minor or electives (50 credit points)
• 4 Professional Placement units (100 credit points)

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 450 credit points comprising:

• 6 Business core units (75 credit points)
• 6 Business Analytics and Analysis core units (75 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• 8 units from one Business major (100 credit points)
• 4 units comprising of a minor, advanced minor or electives (50 credit points)
• 2 Professional Placement units (50 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis / Bachelor of Business is 200 credit points (normally 16 units) – 100 credit points maximum from each discipline.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.