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Master of Business Analytics
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Analytics |
Abbreviation: | MBusAnalytics |
UOW Course Code: | 3026 |
CRICOS Code: | 0100316 |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.33 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Law |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Delivery Mode: | On-Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Sydney, Wollongong |
Overview
The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare graduates with business analytics skills and develop strategies for dealing with massive business data which is increasingly common in business organisations today. Graduates will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, understanding and applying technologies and tools required to perform descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics. In this course, graduates will gain the skills and knowledge in order to become leaders in this environment.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically evaluate and synthesise theory and practice in the field of Business Analytics. | ||||||
| 2 | Apply innovative solutions to business analytics problems. | ||||||
| 3 | Communicate complex disciplinary information effectively in both written and oral formats. | ||||||
| 4 | Conduct a professionally focused research project. | ||||||
| 5 | Collaboratively analyse ethical responsibility and sustainability issues in business analytics. | ||||||
| 6 | Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders. | ||||||
Course Structure
Students must complete a total of 12 subjects, 72 credit points comprising 10 specified subjects as listed in the program structure along with 2 X 900 level elective subjects (12 cps). The foundation subjects should be completed within the first two sessions of study; MBAS905 Advanced Business Analytics is recommended to complete within the final two sessions of study and; the capstone subject, MBAS906 Business Analytics Research Capstone should be completed within the final session of study. Students select two 900 level elective subjects (totalling 12 cps) from a range of business subjects offered by the Faculty of Business and Law (excludes MBA, EMBA and some specialised 900 level subjects).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation - 24 credit points | |||
| ACCY801 | Accounting and Financial Management | 6 | |
| MARK804 | Principles of Marketing Management | 6 | |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 | |
| OPS 802 | Operations Management | 6 | |
| Core - 30 credit points | |||
| MBAS901 | Essential Elements for Business Analytics | 6 | |
| MBAS902 | Techniques and Tools for Business Analytics | 6 | |
| MBAS903 | Business Analytics for Economic and Market Environments | 6 | |
| MBAS904 | Business Analytics for Services and Operations | 6 | |
| MBAS905 | Advanced Business Analytics | 6 | |
| Capstone - 6 credit points | |||
| MBAS906 | Business Analytics Research Capstone | 6 | |
| Elective - 12 credit points | |||
| Students select two 900 level elective subjects (totalling 12 cps) from a range of subjects offered by the Faculty of Business (excludes MBA, EMBA and some specialised 900 level subjects). | |||
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Analytics, students will be awarded with the SAS Joint Certificate and the Advanced SAS Joint Certificate.
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