Master of Business Analytics – VU Sydney

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Key information

Course code: BMBU
CRICOS code: 105072M
Duration: 4 semesters of study
Fees (2024): A$17,300 per semester (scholarship available
Intakes: 19 February, 29 April, 29 July, 30 September, 25 November

Overview

Gain in-demand, practical skills for a rewarding career applying data to solve business problems, with a Master of Business Analytics from Victoria University in Sydney.

Take a new career path, or change the way you run your business using data!

In an era where information and data are central to business, our Master of Business Analytics teaches skills you can apply every day to solve business problems, create new opportunities and run the market.

Using open-source environments, R and Python, you'll discover the principles of data science, DataViz, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and how to turn these principles into business profit.

The Master of Business Analytics course covers the following areas:

  • data wrangling
  • predictive analytics and big data
  • artificial intelligence and machine learning for business
  • data security and governance
  • business data mining and warehousing
  • IT project management.

Course highlights

Course structure

To attain the Master of Business Analytics, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

  • 48 credit points college core units
  • 96 credit points professional core units
  • 12 credit points BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability; and,
  • 12 credit points BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone); and,
  • 24 credit points elective units. Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.

View the Master of Business Analytics course structure for detailed information:

Entry requirements

You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved the result as described below:

  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
  • TOEFL Internet: Overall score 79 (section scores no less than: Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50)
  • University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 176 (no individual band less than 169)
  • VU English - University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved
  • English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) - EAP 2 (advanced): A grade.

Credit for skills & past study

If you've completed one or more of the following courses, you'll be guaranteed a place in this degree. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
 
BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), ECA College - you will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Careers

The Master of Business Analytics prepares you for positions that include:

  • business analyst
  • business intelligence analyst
  • machine learning and AI consultant
  • data scientist.

How to apply

1. Talk to us – Call  +61 2 8265 3222

A conversation with one of our Student Enrolment Advisors will reassure you that you meet all the application requirements of the online course.

2. Prepare your documents

To complete your application, you will need to submit:

  • certified copies of your academic transcript/s or certificate/s of completion
  • a copy of your current CV that includes your current Position Description (PD)
  • supporting letter from your employer outlining your duties, responsibilities and duration of your employment/volunteer work.

3. Submit your application.

Apply online directly via our Admissions Centre.

You will receive an email to confirm your application and advise whether you need to provide any additional information.