Melbourne Business School
Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Study online and discover how to apply business analytics to elevate your career impact with a flexible program designed for working professionals.
Course overview
Our program caters to working professionals seeking to enhance their skills without interrupting their careers. Classes are held in the evening, with the option to study online or through a blended model.
The curriculum covers key areas such as AI-driven tools, including machine learning, to enhance productivity and optimise data modelling. You’ll also delve into statistics, mathematics, algorithms, programming, platforms, decision-making and data visualisation.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics consists of eight 12.5 point subjects. The 100-point program comprises of:
Core Subjects
- Statistical Learning Foundations
- Math Foundations & Algorithmic Thinking
- Programming for Analytics
- Data Platforms for Analytics
Compulsory Core Subjects
- Decision Making for Analytics
- Statistical Learning for Analytics
- Data Visualisation for Analytics
- Advanced Business Analytics: Machine Learning
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have one of:
- Completed an undergraduate degree of 3 or 4 years minimum in any discipline and achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics;
- An excellent command of English, with a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL score if you are a non-native speaker*.
- Completed an undergraduate degree of 3 or 4 years minimum in one of the following relevant areas; commerce, mathematics and/or physics, computer science or information system, engineering and/or science, taken at a third-year university level from a recognised institution, with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent.
Those from non-quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered for appropriate program entry options.
- Two years of documented full time professional work experience.
- An excellent command of English, with a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL score if you are a non-native speaker*.
English requirements
- *IELTS: Academic English test with a minimum score of 7.0 overall and with no individual band less than 7.0.
- TOEFL iBT, with a minimum score of 94 (written score minimum 27 and no individual score lower than 24)
- PTE: Overall score minimum of 72+, with writing skills of minimum 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
It is a university requirement that applicants provide evidence that they meet the published entry requirements. Uncertified documentation does not provide this evidence; however we accept uncertified documents for the purpose of selection, and reserve the right to request your original certified documentation at any time.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total course fee in 2025: $41,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time study load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
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.