Bachelor of Business Analytics

Double degree options

You can also study the Bachelor of Business Analytics in a double degree with Applied Innovation, Business, Laws and Cyber Security.

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

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Analytics program are well-positioned to pursue a diverse range of professional opportunities within fields that necessitate a synthesis of business acumen, business analytics proficiency, and technological expertise. Potential career pathways include roles such as business analyst, data analyst, and business intelligence specialist, as well as positions in project management, solution architecture, and consultancy. The program's emphasis on the acquisition of practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge equips graduates to make substantive contributions to data-driven decision-making and foster innovation within organisations, thereby enhancing their career readiness for the evolving demands of the contemporary professional landscape.

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 students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

• eight (8) core units of study (100 credit points) AND
• eight (8) units of study from the course discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• other studies comprising of a co-major, minor/s, advanced minor and/or electives (100 credit points).
   

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

Students may not complete more than 125 credit points (normally 10 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.

International students who successfully gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to a relevant Professional degree if this be feasible , in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying. Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process.

Volume of learning

The Bachelor of Business Analytics consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). 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 is typically 3 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement the Bachelor of Business Analytics consists of 337.5-375 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time 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 with a 6-month placement is typically 3.5 years.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics with a 12-month placement is typically 4 years.

Professional placements

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] Core units of Study (100 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from the from the course discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• four [4] Professional Placement units (100 credit points) AND
• six [6] units of study comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (75 credit points).
  
  

Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:

• eight [8] Core units of Study (100 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from the course discipline discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• two [2] Professional Placement units (50 credit points) AND
• seven [7] units of study comprising an Advanced Minor, Minor or electives (87.5 credit points).

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Business Analytics is 150 credit points (normally 12 units).