Master of Business Analytics

Course summary

In today’s technology driven world, people and organisations are generating, collecting and storing more data than ever before. Organisations across various industries are seeking graduates with skills to utilise and interpret this data to inform business strategies and add value to their business.

The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real world Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business landscape.

For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second Master’s degree from Sydney Business School.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)

Distance Delivery Mode

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via Distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong, Sydney

Course Code

3026

Duration

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent); or 2 years if combined with another master's program from an approved list

Delivery

Distance, On Campus

Cricos

0100316

UAC Code

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A recognised bachelor degree with an average mark of 50% or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Business.

Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING


  • If you hold a bachelor degree in a Business or Commerce related area you may be granted credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).

  • Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics can progress to another select master’s program and receive up to 36 credit points credit into their new master’s degree - so you can complete 2 master’s programs in 2 years.

  • Graduates looking to progress to the Master of Business Administration will receive up to 18 credit points credit into the MBA program, if they meet the appropriate work experience entry requirements.

FEES

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

UOW Online Wollongong

Distance

$12,258 (2024)

$49,032 (2024)

Sydney, Wollongong

On Campus

$12,258 (2024)

$49,032 (2024)

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. LEARN MORE

*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A recognised bachelor degree with an average mark of 50% or a UOW Graduate Certificate in Business.

Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.


ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

86

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.


CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING


  • If you hold a bachelor degree in a Business or Commerce related area you may be granted credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).

  • Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics can progress to another select master’s program and receive up to 36 credit points credit into their new master’s degree - so you can complete 2 master’s programs in 2 years.

  • Graduates looking to progress to the Master of Business Administration will receive up to 18 credit points credit into the MBA program, if they meet the appropriate work experience entry requirements.

FEES

The fee per trimester is based on a study load of 18 credit points, i.e. three subjects.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Wollongong

On Campus

$12,636 (2024)

$50,544 (2024)

UOW Online Wollongong

Distance

$12,636 (2024)

$50,544 (2024)

Sydney

On Campus

$12,636 (2024)

$50,544 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT



STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

Applicant background

2023 intake

2023 intake (%)

Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-

Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-

Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education

ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-

ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-

Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).

-

-

International students All other students.

-

-

All students

-

-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)


ATAR PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023

ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-

Median rank to receive an offer

-

-

Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2024 Trimester 1

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 29 Jan 2024 (Sydney), 30 Jan 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 5 February – 26 April 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2023*
  • International Applicants: 31 December 2023*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 1

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 31 January 2024
Session: 5 February – 26 April 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2023*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 2

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 6 May 2024 (Sydney), 7 May 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 13 May – 2 August 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 March 2024*
  • International Applicants: 31 March 2024*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 2

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 8 May 2024
Session: 13 May – 2 August 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 March 2024*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 3

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 12 August 2024 (Sydney), 13 August 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 19 August – 14 November 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2024*
  • International Applicants: 30 June 2024*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 3

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 14 August 2024
Session: 19 August – 14 November 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2024*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Course Structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Handbook

Accreditation & professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics will receive the SAS Academic Specialisation in Advanced Business Analytics. For more information visit our website.

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Over 90% of our graduates are employed within 4 months of graduating and our postgraduate students average starting salary is $108,800 AUD, 4% higher than the nation’s average*.

Choose to study your program from one of our two campuses: the Sydney CBD campus overlooking the stunning Sydney Harbour and its impressive bridge, or our Wollongong Campus set amongst landscaped gardens, minutes away from the Pacific Ocean.

We offer a variety of Scholarships available for both Domestic and International students ranging from 10% to 100%, so you are able to invest in your future.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by employers, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the Australian workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.

*QILT 2016-2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey.