Name: Master's
Price: 30600 USD

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QS Rank:

362

La Trobe University, Melbourne

Victoria

Australia

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La Trobe’s Master of Business Analytics has been named in the 2019 QS global rankings of best post-graduate business analytics courses.

La Trobe Program Director for Business Analytics, Associate Professor Kok-Leong Ong said it was an incredible achievement for a new course to be recognised so soon after opening its doors to students.

About the Master of Business Analytics

If you're keen to invest in your career, La Trobe's accredited Master of Business Analytics will keep you ahead of the trends. Gain advanced skills in business, programming and data engineering, and update your knowledge as you grow in this fast-moving industry.

In this practical course, you'll take your career to the next level as you learn the latest tools from industry experts. Learn industry-standard programs, including SAS, PowerBI, IBM Cognos, Excel, SQL and R, and understand how to develop data-based solutions for real-life business problems. You'll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence, data science, digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.

Study a degree recognised by industry. La Trobe's Master of Business Analytics is one of the few courses in Australia where you'll graduate with a Certificate in Business Analytics from SAS.

Understand the complexity of business needs and learn how to solve them with data-based solutions. You'll learn the highly sought-after skills required to bridge the gap between analytics and non-analytics professionals, and craft innovative solutions for a wide range of businesses and organisations.

Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Analytics and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

Grow your professional networks by connecting with industry leaders at SAS and Microsoft. You'll also have the opportunity to build your professional experience and apply for a voluntary internship with leading organisations like PwC, IBM, NORTH Link and Coles.

Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, you'll study at our Collins Street campus, in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, and your core subjects will be offered as evening classes. For your core subjects, you can also choose to participate in lectures and tutorials remotely.

Are you ready to cut your own path through today's digital disruption? It's time to create clever solutions.

You'll learn:

Business analytics
Understand the unique needs of businesses and learn how to improve their processes.
Advanced digital skills
Learn how to harness and leverage the power of new digital technologies.
Statistics and data wrangling
Process complex data and use it for the advantage of businesses and organisations.
Advanced analytical tools
Develop high-level skills to manage big data using a range of analytics tools.
Professional communication
Learn how to connect and communicate with a wide range of professional audiences.

Total Tuition Fees

$61,200

Duration

24 Months

Median Salary

$1,04,400

Ranking

#374

US World and News Report

#362

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Winter ( Jan - Mar )

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Class Profile

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

Queensland:

15%

Western Australia:

10%

South Australia:

Tasmania:

New South Wales:

20%

Victoria:

45%

Career Outcomes

However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.

Master of Business Analytics intended learning outcomes

Analyse and appraise business objectives, ethics, internal and external stakeholders of analytics initiatives in industrial settings
Deliberate, implement and evaluate prototypical analytics and artificial intelligence solutions that leverage state of the art technologies for industrial applications
Demonstrate analytical, practical and technical skills in analytics and artificial intelligence an industry-based project
Design, formulate and evaluate efficient data wrangling methodologies and effective data visualisations that enable insights generation and advanced analytics applications for organisational decisions
Conceptualise, create and interpret predictive analytics capabilities and techniques that leverage organisational data for actionable insights
Determine, corroborate and communicate people and project management functions for analytics initiatives
Design and adapt analytics techniques, tools and solutions to address decision challenges in organisational verticals
Assess, adapt and evaluate advanced technology platforms and cloud solutions with IT security management for data, analytics and artificial intelligence applications
Conceptualise, implement and review data models and technical solutions for data architecture and technology infrastructure in organisational settings
Contextualise, create and transform analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, IT security and ethics to address challenges in strategic, tactical and operational decision-making
Theorise, quantify and create advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and automation solution proposals that address organisational strategic objectives and IT security objectives.

Master of Business Analytics career opportunities

The need for analytics professionals is at an all-time high. Organisations of all sizes are seeking to understand the massive amounts of data now at their disposal. After graduation, you could work across a wide range of sectors in roles such as:

Data analyst
Understand complex data and leverage it to the advantage of businesses and organisations.
Business analyst
Understand how businesses run and use data to solve problems and improve processes.
Market research analyst
Interpret market research and find data-driven solutions for businesses.
Business consultant
Develop business plans and help organisations to improve their operations.
Management consultant
Use your unique blend of business and digital skills to create innovative solutions.
ICT business analyst
Identify and communicate with users to formulate and produce requirements specifications to create system and software solutions.

Professional recognition

The Master of Business Analytics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree.

Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics may apply for membership with the Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree.

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,04,400 / year

Job Placement

89%

Prospective Job Roles

Product manager

Big Data Analyst

Data Engineer

Business Intelligence Analyst

Database Administrator

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Big Data Engineer

IT Project Manager

Data analyst

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Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
6.5

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Passport
Degree Certificate
IELTS
Curriculum Vitae

Application Deadlines

	Space Available
Winter	N/A
Spring	N/A

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,600 / year

Overall Cost

$99,400 / year

Average Total Aid Awarded

$15,000 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

Estimated fees per year (2024):

A$37 200 per 120 credit points.

Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships: Available for this course

Scholarships

Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative

The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

FAQs

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La Trobe University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.
In general, the following documents (PDF or JPEG) will be required to support your application: Copy of passport Current visa (if applicable) Academic qualifications including completion certificate and academic transcripts (in English) Evidence of your English language proficiency Any other information specified in the entry requirements for your course (please see course page for a list of supplementary forms as required per course) Course syllabus for completed subjects if you are applying for Advanced Standing (credits) Please note: all supporting documents where a copy is made must be certified. A certified copy is a copy of a document that has been confirmed by an approved/authorised person as an authentic copy of the original. Our International Admissions team will require you to provide certified academic documents before the offer acceptance can be finalised. If you submit a translated document, you must also provide a certified copy of the original with a certified translation. Scanned documents must be clear, easy to read and in full colour. See examples of acceptable and unacceptable documentation. La Trobe University will accept copies certified by one of the following: La Trobe’s authorised representative or agent. Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission Public Notary Office An Australian university The administration of the institution that issued the relevant document - emailed to our admissions department directly
For direct international student applicants, the preferred way to apply with La Trobe is through our online international application portal. In the online application form, please fill in as much detailed information as possible regarding your prior study and English proficiency.For single unit or cross-institutional applicants, please contact the Recruitment & International Operations team via email: [email protected]. There is no application fee when you apply directly through La Trobe. However, if you are from a region where application is required via an authorised agent, the agent may charge a service fee to assist you with the course and student visa applications.