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Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics

Postgraduate coursework

Learn from globally recognised experts how to create value from big data and solve the decision-making challenges facing business today.

Key facts

Duration

0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Key dates

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2025 close 16 February 2025

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course overview

Business analytics is transforming the way organisations make decisions. The Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics enables professionals to create value from big data and solve the decision-making challenges facing business today.

Learn from academics who are experts in the field and become a practitioner with sought-after skills. Whether you’re looking to add expertise to your current role or taking a step towards a new career, this course gives you the foundational skills you need.

Ready to expand your career options with skills in data analysis?

Led by our globally recognised experts, you will learn to:

  • apply broad and integrated knowledge of business analytics concepts and existing software, to research, identify and justify solutions for organisations and social contexts.
  • apply digital technologies to support research, analysis and information dissemination about the impact of business analytics technologies on business strategies and operations
  • think critically in identifying alternative solutions, evaluating options and problem solving

 

Want to take your study further? This course is a pathway to our industry-leading Master of Business Analytics.

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Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics, students must attain a total of 4 credit points comprising of 2 credit points of core units, 2 credit points of course electives, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin.

Core units

  • Foundation Skills in Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning in Business

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

  • Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin

Course elective units

Plus two credit points from the following units:

  • People Analytics
  • Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Decision Modelling for Business Analytics
  • Business Intelligence and Database
  • Value of Information
  • Marketing Analytics

Intakes by location

The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.

Mandatory student checks

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.

Workload

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.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.

Entry requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher
  • at least two years’ relevant work experience* (or part-time equivalent)

*Relevant work experience: Should typically be post-graduation and include roles focused on data-driven decision-making and analytics. This includes positions in data analytics, business intelligence, consulting, information systems, data science, operations research, or fields like financial, marketing, cybersecurity or supply chain analytics. Roles in project or product management, or business strategy with a strong emphasis on data analysis, are also relevant. Experience with analytics tools, platforms, or processes to support organizational decision-making is highly valuable.

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

Recognition of prior learning

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Fees and scholarships

Fee information

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place

The available fee places for this course are detailed above. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available.

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical tuition fees for students completing this course within the same year they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of study. Four credit points is used as it represents a typical enrolment load for a Graduate Certificate.

Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of a typical combination of units for your course.

You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.

Learn more about fees and available payment options.

FEE-HELP calculator

What is FEE-HELP?

FEE-HELP loans cover up to 100% of tuition fees for eligible students. By taking out a FEE-HELP loan, the government pays your tuition fees directly to Deakin, and the balance is repaid from your employment income - but only once you're earning over $54,435.

Please note: fees shown by the calculator are indicative only and based on 2025 rates. Actual fees may vary. We advise confirming fees with Prospective Student Enquiries prior to enrolment.

Estimate your FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP payments

$12

per pay cycle

Take-home pay
after FEE-HELP and tax

$977

per pay cycle

Your estimated FEE-HELP repayments

  • $16,300* is the estimated full cost for a Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics (4 credit points), based on the 2025 fees.
  • $624 is the annual FEE-HELP payment, based on your current salary
  • 1% of your current salary be spent on FEE-HELP

Scholarship options

A Deakin scholarship might change your life. If you've got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you.

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Postgraduate bursary

If you’re a Deakin alumnus commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 10% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees.

Learn more about the 10% Deakin alumni discount

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Need more information on how to apply?

For more information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply webpage. If you're still having problems, please contact us for assistance.

Pathways

Further study options

M761 Master of Business Analytics

Contact information

Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services and how we can help you further your career.

Careers

Career outcomes

Qualified business analysts are attracting well above average salaries globally across all sectors, from government and information technology to health settings. Possible roles for business analysts include:

  • business data scientist 
  • business intelligence analyst  
  • business systems analyst 
  • market research analyst
  • statistician.