Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/ Bachelor of Business
with majors in Business Analysis and Finance – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Selected major: Business Analysis
Get a deep understanding of how business can transform through the power of data.
In this major, you’ll learn how to speak and interpret both business and tech languages. Hone your strategic thinking to identify potential business operational and environmental challenges – and how data can predict opportunities and create solutions.
Selected major: Finance
Take this major if you're interested in a career in investment banking, financial consultancy, asset management, financial securities, trading stocks and brokerage.
In this CFA-affiliated finance program, you'll develop a deep knowledge of finance, ethics, financial technologies, and financial markets.
Learn to analyse and assess financial forecasts and the value of companies, identify and manage risk, investigate investment opportunities, and drill down to work out the real value of assets like shares and bonds.
The strong industry links in this major will help prepare you for your career, including getting to know a variety of relevant financial technologies used in the industry to analyse financial data.
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Finance incorporates at least 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, emphasising the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Completing this will position you well towards obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, one of the world's most respected and recognised investment credentials.
Majors for Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis:
Business AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsMajors for Bachelor of Business:
AccountingBusiness AdministrationEntrepreneurship and InnovationFinanceFinancial PlanningHuman Resource ManagementLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementManagementMarketingSports ManagementLet’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.
Super-intelligent problem solving
In this technology-charged double degree, you’ll leap into professional and ethical issues, dilemmas and cultural sensitivities. Sharpen your skills in creative problem-solving and persuasive pitching. Then apply razor-like precision and insights to solve people, process, technology and strategy problems.
Whether you envision yourself working in data analytics, marketing, finance, management, information systems, sustainable or innovative business practice or a related field, you’ll learn how to interpret and analyse business data, discover and predict patterns, connect the dots and spot opportunity where others see tumult. Emerge ready to disrupt and innovate in careers like business manager, IT support professional, systems analyst, systems architect, project manager and more.
Supercharge your résumé with real industry experience while you study
For local students who pass the competitive selection process, our Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/ Bachelor of Business offers a 6- or 12-month Professional Placement. Learn more about Work Integrated Learning.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 26 February 2024
- Semester 2 - 29 July 2024
VTAC codes
- 3400234561 (CSP)
- 3400234563 (IFP)
Course details
- Course structure and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/ Bachelor of Business requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Information for Decision Making | ACC10007 | 12.5 |
| Innovative Business Practice | BUS10012 | 12.5 |
| Economics for Business Decision Making | ECO10005 | 12.5 |
| Agile Software Design and Prototyping | INF10023 | 12.5 |
| Introduction to Business Digitalisation | INF10024 | 12.5 |
| Foundations of Data Management and Analytics | INF10025 | 12.5 |
| First Year Industry Project | INF10026 | 12.5 |
| Contemporary Management Principles | MGT10009 | 12.5 |
| Marketing and the Consumer Experience | MKT10009 | 12.5 |
| Digital Business Analysis and Design | INF20029 | 12.5 |
| Sustainable Business Practice * | BUS30031 | 12.5 |
| Business Digitalisation Industry Project * | INF30027 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Selected major: Business Analysis
Get a deep understanding of how business can transform through the power of data.
In this major, you’ll learn how to speak and interpret both business and tech languages. Hone your strategic thinking to identify potential business operational and environmental challenges – and how data can predict opportunities and create solutions.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Capabilities for a Digital World | INF20028 | 12.5 |
| Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems | INF20030 | 12.5 |
| Cybersecurity for Business | INF20031 | 12.5 |
| Governing Digital Technologies * | INF30032 | 12.5 |
| IT Program and Project Management * | INF30033 | 12.5 |
| Agile Methods for Business Analysis * | INF30034 | 12.5 |
| Business Process Analysis * | INF30035 | 12.5 |
| Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence * | INF30036 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Selected major: Finance
Take this major if you're interested in a career in investment banking, financial consultancy, asset management, financial securities, trading stocks and brokerage.
In this CFA-affiliated finance program, you'll develop a deep knowledge of finance, ethics, financial technologies, and financial markets.
Learn to analyse and assess financial forecasts and the value of companies, identify and manage risk, investigate investment opportunities, and drill down to work out the real value of assets like shares and bonds.
The strong industry links in this major will help prepare you for your career, including getting to know a variety of relevant financial technologies used in the industry to analyse financial data.
The Bachelor of Business with a major in Finance incorporates at least 70 per cent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, emphasising the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Completing this will position you well towards obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, one of the world's most respected and recognised investment credentials.
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Statistics | FIN10002 | 12.5 |
| Financial Management | FIN20014 | 12.5 |
| Ethics and International Finance | FIN20016 | 12.5 |
| Finance Law | LAW20045 | 12.5 |
| Financial Risk Management * | FIN30014 | 12.5 |
| Management of Investment Portfolios * | FIN30016 | 12.5 |
| Alternative Investments * | FIN30020 | 12.5 |
| Fixed Income and Debt Markets * | FIN30021 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
4 units (50 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Business
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience in Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A | BUS20010 | 25 |
| Work Experience in Industry B | WEI20002 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement B | BUS20011 | 25 |
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Business
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience in Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A - Business | BUS20010 | 25 |
A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: 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
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: 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
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: Apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate IS/IT related theories, frameworks and/or methods as part of the process to identify and propose solutions to organisational problems
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: 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
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: Communicate and articulate clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and innovative ideas appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the organisational environment
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: 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
- Business Analytics and Analysis Degree: Work in a self-reliant, independent and responsible manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate, particularly in a collaborative and team environment
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business and apply those principles in a range of practices
- Bachelor of Business Degree: 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
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Formulate creative solutions that are fit for purpose and demonstrate cognisance of the impact of business decisions on the environment, economy and society
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Communicate a range of business arguments by evaluating and implementing alternative communication strategies as appropriate to the audience
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies
- Bachelor of Business Degree: Work collaboratively in groups
Career opportunities
The growing demand for professionals who can provide the expertise in both business analytics/business 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/business 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
Fees
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Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.
Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.