Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience;
OR
A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

Academic IELTS: Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): Academic Score of 50

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 64

KTE (Kaplan Test of English): Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing

Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169

Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 100

OET (Occupational English Test): A score of at least B for each test component

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

Course Details

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is suitable for students already employed in business who desire an enriched understanding of how analytics can enhance their decision-making in the workplace – irrespective of the position they hold. They will therefore be taught how to develop an exploratory mindset so that they’re able to methodically investigate business opportunities and to communicate complex data.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Investigate business opportunities by applying off-the-shelf analytics tools to business data

Communicate complex business data outcomes to diverse, specialist and non-specialist stakeholders clearly, effectively and in an engaging and ethical manner

Use sound judgement to formulate, advise and implement business solutions via the aid of data-driven, evidence-based approaches

Apply an exploratory mindset when solving complex business problems

Career Outcomes

Business Supervisor

Project Officer

Communications Consultant

Information Systems Operator

The course is designed so that students are eligible for up to four subject credits into recognised postgraduate courses in Australia that specialise in business analytics or that have space for unspecified electives.