Master of Business Analytics – VU Sydney

You will complete an Applied Business Project that seeks to add new knowledge and understanding to enable you to solve complex local and global problems.

This course allows you to add real value – evaluating and synthesising information to develop real-world business analytics knowledge.

If you have an Australian bachelor degree in business (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.

If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your professional business analyst career sooner.

We support women and diversity groups in data science. We are proud to be part of the following groups:

• Stanford University Women in Data Science Networking
• R Ladies network
• CPA Australia Business Analytics.

Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, we have rolled out the Block Model to our postgraduate courses.

This course is delivered in an eight-week mode, which means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once. And with its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.

The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

• Accounting for Management | Unit code BAO6504 Credits 12
• Data Analysis for Business | Unit code BEO6000 Credits 12
• Business Economics | Unit code BEO6600 Credits 12
• Work and Organisation Systems | Unit code BMO6506 Credits 12

• Predictive Analytics | Unit code BCO6008 Credits 12
• Business Analytics and Visualisation | Unit code BCO7000 Credits 12
• Experience Management | Unit code BCO7002 Credits 12
• Analytics Project Management | Unit code BCO7003 Credits 12
• Business Data Mining and Warehousing | Unit code BCO7004 Credits 12
• Data Security and Governance | Unit code BCO7005 Credits 12
• Coding for Business Analytics | Unit code BCO7006 Credits 12
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business | Unit code BCO7007 Credits 12

• Business Ethics and Sustainability | Unit code: BMO5501 Credits 12
• Applied Business Project | Unit code BMO7006 Credits 12

24 credit points elective units

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

1. Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective use of Business Intelligence/Business Analytics to support operations and management practice
2. Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and make recommendations relevant to contemporary Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Systems
3. Critically reflect on cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision making associated with the selection, implementation and use of Business Intelligence/Business Analytics System for emerging contexts
4. Exhibit accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future business Intelligence/business analytics challenges
5. Formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making drawing on Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Systems and associated Information Systems
6. Articulate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations in regards to Business Intelligence and Analytics
7. Propose and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience linked to a contemporary Business Intelligence/Business Analytics System to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels
8. Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a contemporary work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly.

If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Check our Guide to English Language Requirements (PDF, 112 KB) to find out if you qualify.

Students who do not meet the English language requirements may choose to undertake an intensive English course at the English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS).

Entry into the Master of Business Analytics requires you to have completed:

• an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
• an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS
• IELTS (or equivalent), with an overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country (PDF, 270 KB)

Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.