Business analytics
Every business organisation wants to gain a competitive advantage by unlocking the hidden insights in their data and graduates with business analytics skills are in high demand across the globe.
The technological advances of the information age have enabled organisations to capture and analyse masses of information about customers, competitors and day to day operations and transform this information into a key business asset.
Undergraduate
Deakin University has now introduced a comprehensive academic program in business analytics, to foster these skills with the next generation of students.
The program focuses on business analytics rather than just data analytics, and is the only program that covers the full spectrum of skills needed to work as a business analytics professional. At an undergraduate level you can complete Business Analytics as a specialisation in the Bachelor of Commerce.
Postgraduate
At a postgraduate level you can complete a Masters degree or Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics or include a business analytics specialisation within the Master of Business Administration, Master of Commerce or Master of Information Systems. You can also study single units to build niche skills.
The course will introduce you to a range of internationally recognised business intelligence and analytics tools and has a very strong practice focus. You will also have access to analytics certification programs by market leaders IBM, SAS and Microsoft.
| Undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts - Chinese/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce /Bachelor of Information Systems | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Postgraduate degrees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics | Course information for: | Local Students | |
| Master of Business Administration | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Business Analytics | Course information for: | Local Students | |
| Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
| Master of Information Technology/Master of Commerce | Course information for: | Local Students | International Students |
Why study at Deakin?
Leading Australia with international recognition
Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce is internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EPAS is an international quality benchmark for business programs worldwide. Deakin is the only Australian university with EPAS accreditation for its Bachelor of Commerce.
Industry relevant
Deakin's business analytics program has been developed in partnership with the biggest names in business analytics.
A significant component of the course is delivered by business analytics professionals in the form of practice modules, with partnerships including IBM, Microsoft, SAS, Accenture, Altis Consulting, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PBT Group and PwC.
Career opportunities
The Deakin Business Analytics program aims to develop a broad set of skills spanning business analysis, information management, data analysis, data mining, business intelligence and decision modelling.
Graduates with this broad set of skills are highly sought after internationally across every industry sector. Typical graduate roles include information analysts, data analysts, business intelligence consultants and business analytics consultants.
Our courses are flexible
You can study when, where and how you like, and tailor your study around your work and lifestyle commitments. You may be able to choose to undertake your entire course in off-campus mode, or combine on and off-campus study.
Deakin's trimester system offers three study periods each year, enabling you to commence your course at different times of the year. It also enables you to speed up or slow down your study while still completing your course within the normal time frames.
Work Integrated Learning
The Faculty of Business and Law's Work Integrated Learning program gives you the opportunity to enhance your job prospects with real world experience, while gaining credit towards your degree.
Work Integrated Learning covers business internships, community-based volunteering, work-based learning, team-based learning and industry-based learning opportunities. Find out more.
IBM Centre of Excellence
Deakin's School of Information and Business Analytics has partnered with IBM to launch the IBM Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics. This is Australia's first Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics. Deakin and IBM aim to use the Centre to showcase and promote excellence in Business Analytics and develop skills in the field. Find out more.