#1 provider in Australia for data science and business analytics
Data analysts among the top 12 fastest-growing roles globally
Work on industry projects with leading organisations
Why choose business analytics at Deakin
Launch a career in the fast-growing world of business insights with Deakin’s Bachelor of Business Analytics. In the state of Victoria’s longest running specialised business analytics course, you will learn how to turn raw data into meaningful evidence to guide smart decisions.
Build skills in data visualisation, business intelligence, artificial intelligence for business and predictive analytics while working on real projects using industry standard tools. As part of at least 80 hours of practical experience, you will apply these skills through work integrated learning such as internships, social impact programs, business consulting and more, translating insights into clear, evidence-based recommendations.
With input from partners such as IBM, Deloitte and PwC, who help shape the curriculum to reflect current industry needs, you will graduate ready to translate data into impact across sectors such as finance, marketing, operations and consulting.
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Proven employability
Study at the number one university in Melbourne for business undergraduate employment and prepare for global careers in roles such as business analyst or data analyst.
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Practical industry learning
Complete work‑integrated learning and industry projects with real organisations, applying analytics tools and methods in professional settings.
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Degrees shaped by employers
Learn from a curriculum informed by industry experts and partners, ensuring your business analytics skills meet current and future employers’ needs.
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Strong industry input
Benefit from course content shaped with industry partners, including organisations such as IBM, Deloitte and PwC, keeping your learning aligned with international business practice.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Develop the analytical, technical, AI and business skills to transform data into meaningful insights. You’ll be prepared to pursue opportunities across business, government and consulting, helping organisations make informed decisions.
Business intelligence analyst
Turn large volumes of business data into clear insights and reports, helping organisations track performance, spot trends and make confident, evidence-based decisions.
- $120k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 23.2%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.6/5
Job satisfaction
Data analyst
Collect, interpret and visualise data to identify trends, solve business problems and provide evidence-based insights that help organisations make strategic decisions.
- $105k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 23.2%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Artificial intelligence specialist
- Big data engineer
- Business analyst
- Computer systems analyst
- Digital transformation consultant
- Predictive modeller
“Deakin's curriculum teaches students all the core knowledge we need to know ranging from high-demand technical tools to hands-on practical experiences. All of these offer students the chance to freely utilise what they've learned to make themselves stand out in today's competitive industry.”
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Deakin's campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool are set in vibrant, multicultural communities where it is easy to connect and feel at home. As the #1 university in Australia for international student happiness and student satisfaction, you will be supported at every step of your journey. You can join clubs and societies through the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), attend social events, go on trips and live on campus to meet people from around the world. Each campus has fitness centres, cafes and 24-hour security, as well as prayer rooms and multifaith chaplains.
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Deakin is the #1 university in Melbourne for international student graduate employment. Our degrees are developed with industry insight, so you will gain career-ready skills from the beginning. Each Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities including placements, internships and projects with well-known industry partners. Our dedicated international student career support program helps you learn about the Australian workforce, make connections and build your network through placements. You will get support with your resume, help looking for an internship or a job after graduation and even advice about your career options overseas.
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What will I study in the Bachelor of Business Analytics?
In this degree, you progress from core business and data fundamentals to advanced analytics practice, gaining the confidence to use data to solve organisational problems and guide smart business decisions.
Foundations of business analytics
Explore core analytics concepts
Learn how organisations collect, manage and interpret data, and discover how analytics supports decision making in areas such as marketing, operations and finance.
Build digital and data literacy
Develop skills in data management, spreadsheets, databases and introductory programming so you can work confidently with data.
Understand business context
Study topics such as ethics, information management and digital business to see how analytics fits within modern organisations and the wider economy.
Deepen your analytics expertise
Apply advanced analytical methods
Work with units such as predictive analytics, artificial intelligence for business, and decision analytics to uncover patterns and insights in complex data.
Use business intelligence tools
Learn about data warehousing, dashboards and reporting to transform raw information into clear insights for managers and stakeholders.
Tailor your learning
Choose from electives in areas like economic analytics, financial technology or other business disciplines to align your skills with your career goals.
Integrate, apply and prepare for your career
Tackle real business projects
Analyse real data, present findings and recommend actions for genuine organisational challenges.
Gain professional experience
Undertake a work-integrated learning unit to experience how analytics operates in workplaces and to start building your professional network.
Plan your analytics career
Use your final-year capstone units and remaining electives to refine your strengths, build a portfolio of work and prepare for roles such as business analyst, data analyst or digital transformation consultant.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Business Analytics, you must pass 24 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
plus one unit of Work Integrated Learning chosen from:
or an approved international learning experience (study program, student exchange, overseas short course)
*MIT coded unit denotes Study Tour option
To be completed in the first trimester of study.
All students in the Bachelor of Business Analytics have the option to complete a minor sequence chosen from the following:
Plus eight credit points of open elective units
which may include a 4 credit point minor selected from the specified minor list.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
Completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics and associated double degree courses grants eligibility for entry as a professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
What to expect while studying
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
International Students:
This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) formally registered as part of the course on the CRICOS register. The total work integrated learning hours will differ depending on the WIL unit you choose. For more information about WIL hours, please check the unit information in the handbook or the unit guide.
For information about how WIL units may impact student visa holder work rights, please visit Home Affairs. See 8105 Work limitation.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes |
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| Develop and apply broad and coherent knowledge of the foundation theories, concepts and practice of business analytics within an organisation or social settings. |
| Communicate ideas and concepts, with consideration to impacts and outcomes, to specialist and non-specialist audiences (using appropriate tools, technologies and techniques). |
| Use appropriate business analytics technologies to source, evaluate and analyse information relevant to organisational or social settings. |
| Apply critical and creative thinking skills in a variety of business analytics settings. |
| Identify and model problems and articulate broad business analytics solutions related to authentic situations in organisational or social settings. |
| Demonstrate intellectual independence and reflect on self-performance to identify and plan future professional development. |
| Work collaboratively in diverse teams to produce and share business analytics solutions to problems in organisational or social settings. |
| Apply ethical frameworks and principles in the development and deployment of business analytics solutions to meet stakeholder needs. |
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Business Analytics
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400514213 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
- Deakin code
- M340
- CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- 098469G Burwood (Melbourne)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$45,600
for 1 yr full-time AUD
The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning.
Scholarships
Deakin scholarships recognise your hard work and achievements. Our support can ease the financial pressure of studying in Australia so you stay focused on your success. Numbers are limited, so apply early for the best chance.
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Apply directly to Deakin
Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
We recommend engaging with a Deakin Authorised Agent who can assist you with the process and submit the application.
Apply through VTAC
If you are an international student completing an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you must submit an application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). In addition, you may also apply directly to Deakin through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's international student application service.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.