Overview
Business analytics enables organisations to make data driven decisions. This Graduate Certificate will provide students with foundational knowledge in business analytics and technical skills required to generate and communicate actionable insights from data. Students will be introduced to conceptual frameworks, modelling techniques, database management, and ethical debates to provide a … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a pathway program for professionals who wish to obtain a fundamental grounding in business analytics with the view to articulating to either the Master of Commerce or the Master of Commerce (Extension) programs.
This program consists of two core courses and two electives relevant to the Business Analytics specialisation in the Master of Commerce. On successful completion of these courses (minimum credit average) students may have the opportunity to articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) degree program.
Learning Outcomes
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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Scholars
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Leaders
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
- Global citizens
- Professionals
Program Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Upon successful completion of the four courses in the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, (with a minimum achievement of 65 overall) you may articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension).To articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) you are required to complete an internal transfer request form to seek approval.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Postgraduate Pathway
Master of Commerce - MCom8404 - Commerce
Master of Commerce (Extension) - MCom(Extn)8417 - Commerce (Extension)
Nested Postgraduate Program
Master of Commerce - MCom8404 - Commerce
Master of Commerce (Extension) - MCom(Extn)8417 - Commerce (Extension)
Additional Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree. For more information please visit previous UNSW online handbooks.
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Program Fees
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