Kaplan Business School
Master of Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain knowledge to become a well-rounded business analyst who is highly regarded by employers across various industries.
Course overview
The Master of Business Analytics is for students who have an objective to become genuine specialists in their profession and are therefore seeking a level of study that will deepen their expertise and enhance their professionalism. As a result, the diversity of their skillset is expanded significantly, the outcome of which is a well-rounded business analyst highly regarded by employers across any industry.
Key facts
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
May, 2026
July, 2026
September, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Analytics, you must complete 12 subjects. This consists of nine core subjects and three electives.
Core subjects
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Data Visualisation Software
- Data Acquisition and Management
- Data Security and Ethics
- Data-driven Decision Making and Forecasting
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Analytics in Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Capstone: Industry Case Studies
Electives
- Social Media Analytics
- Business Analytics Project Management
- Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence Programming for Business Analytics
- Internship 1
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Analytics, a student must have one of the following qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course).
- An advanced diploma/associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.
- A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the school for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Possible career options for graduates include:
- Business Analyst
- Social Media Specialist
- Reporting Analyst
- Business Consultant
Learning outcomes
Students enrolled in the Master of Business Analytics at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:
- Investigate business opportunities by applying off-the-shelf analytics tools to business data.
- Communicate complex business data outcomes to diverse, specialist and non-specialist stakeholders clearly, effectively and engagingly and ethically.
- Use sound judgement to formulate, advise and implement business solutions via the aid of data-driven, evidence-based approaches.
- Apply an exploratory mindset when solving complex business problems.
- Evaluate ethical, privacy and security issues regarding innovative technology, as well as data acquisition, management and distribution.
- Construct, manage and operate in diverse expert teams to oversee data-driven initiatives.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $34,440 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term
- The choice of major or specialisation
- Choice of units
- Credit from previous study or work experience
- Eligibility for government-funded loans
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the institution directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.