Australian National University

Graduate Certificate of Applied Data Analytics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Enhance operations and services through data and AI, leveraging data analytics to improve business outcomes.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate of Applied Data Analytics comprises the equivalent of 0.5 years of full-time study. The program is taught in person.

Data analysts source and analyse data from many different sources and work with experts across different domains to solve various problems. Data analysts go on to work in a wide range of professional settings, from public health to national security, from education to consumer and business services.

This program is not accepting new admissions for 2026.  The degree structure is under review and it should be relaunched for admission in 2027.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,667.5
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. It is is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units).
Campus
Acton
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

The Graduate Certificate of Applied Data Analytics requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:

  • A minimum of six units from the Computing list.
  • A minimum of six units from the Statistics list.
  • A maximum of six units from the Sociology list.

Computing list

  • Relational Databases
  • Programming for Scientists

Statistics list

  • Regression Modelling
  • Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance

Sociology list

  • Introduction to Social Science Methods and Types of Data
  • Using Data to Answer Policy Questions and Evaluate Policy

Entry requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree with honours or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0, with at least one year of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

The GPA for a Bachelor's program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor's degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

English language requirements

All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Apply basic technical expertise in computer programming, databases and statistical data analysis to solve data analytics problems.
  • Contribute as an effective member to the performance of a data analytics workplace.
  • Be able to work to specification and according to a deadline, document tasks undertaken and report outcomes to a third party.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Annual indicative fee in 2026: $22,670 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 units (normally four courses) per semester or year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of courses studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.