Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Learning outcomes

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

• apply and integrate knowledge and principles applicable to business, business analytics, process analysis, and technology-driven solutions to inform and improve practice in a range of industry contexts.
• critically analyse and interpret data from diverse sources using appropriate methodologies to inform business decision-making and provide actionable insights.
• apply comprehensive cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex business and technological problems to propose innovative technology-driven solutions for complex organisational challenges.
• evaluate ethical and professional standards, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and social responsibility, to support diversity and equity on gender, multiculturalism and Indigeneity in technology-driven environments.
• develop intellectual independence as life-long reflective learners who understand the implications of emerging technologies for business and social environments.
• work collaboratively within teams, exercising professional communication and interpersonal skills within broad project parameters.
• apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline.
• identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data.
• adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments.
• facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives.
• navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value.
• communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders.
• develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Applied Innovation program can pursue careers as business analysts, innovation consultants, data analysts, and project managers. They might also work as product managers, strategy consultants, business intelligence analysts, or innovation managers. Additionally, their dual expertise prepares them for roles such as design thinking facilitators, innovation strategists, and entrepreneurial venture leaders, where they can integrate analytical skills with innovative approaches to drive organisational success and create transformative projects.

Professional recognition

The  Bachelor of Business Analytics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation students must complete 400 credit points as follows:

• twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• six [6] units of study from an Applied Innovation major (100 credit points) AND
• four [4] units of study 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. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.

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

Volume of learning

The Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation consists of 400 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a standard annual part-time load comprises 50 credit points.The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation is typically 4 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement the the Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation consists of 437.5 - 475 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual fulltime student load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard part-time load comprises 50 credit points.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation with a 6 month placement is typically 4.5 years.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics / Bachelor of Applied Innovation with a 12 month placement is typically 5 years.

Professional placements

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement through a competitive selection process. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

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 475 credit points comprising:

• twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• six [6] units of study from an Applied Innovation major (100 credit points) AND
• two [2] units of study comprising of electives (25 credit points) AND
• four [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 437.5 credit points comprising:

• twelve [12] core units of study (150 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• six [6] units of study from an Applied Innovation major (100 credit points) AND
• three [3] units of study comprising of electives (37.5 credit points) AND
• two [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 / Bachelor of Applied Innovation is 250 credit points (normally 20 units) with a maximum of 100cps of core/major units from each discipline and 50cps electives.