Macquarie University
Master of Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Unlock your potential by gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Python, SQL, Tableau and Excel.
Course overview
Measuring performance is big business. Today, most of the world’s major companies utilise business analytics to gain valuable business insights and gain a competitive edge. Using data modelling and statistical analysis, business analytics enables companies to measure their past performance, improve efficiency, increase profits, innovate and make informed decisions that drive them forward.
The Master of Business Analytics, which uniquely bridges the gap between business and technology, will prepare you to meet growing industry demand for professionals fluent in both domains. Designed in collaboration with an industry advisory board whose members include Microsoft, Westpac, Billigence and ING – and taught by a multidisciplinary team that includes experienced industry professionals, leading academics and renowned researchers – the degree will provide you with a rich learning experience grounded in current industry practices and emerging technologies. Having developed the skills to deliver technical solutions that solve real business problems, you’ll be well placed to succeed in both traditional analytics roles and fast-growing areas like AI and machine learning.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Analytics, you must earn 160 credit points. Each unit is valued at 10 credit points.
Essential units (40 credit points)
Complete the following:
- Introduction to Inference, Modelling and Forecasting
- Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Foundations of Computer Programming
- Data Science
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You can complete your degree in less time depending on your qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning. Applicants can qualify for entry to this degree by fulfilling the admission points below:
2-year program - Foundation zone, Core zone (160 Credit points)
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
1.5-year program - Core zone, Flexible zone (120 Credit points)
You must have one of the following:
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you must provide evidence of proficiency in English.
The required standard of English for this degree is outlined as follows: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 6.5.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:
- Passing an approved English language test at the required level.
- Holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Consumer Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Visualisation Analyst
- Financial adviser or Analyst
- Human Resources Professional
- Information Technology Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Market Analyst
- Public Sector Adviser
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $35,200 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight units) per year.
A student’s annual 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 university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.