Melbourne Business School
Master of Applied Business Analytics
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
The Master of Applied Business Analytics will equip you with an integrated skill set, leveraging the power of machine learning and AI, to effectively analyse and interpret data to drive strategic decision-making and solve real-world business problems.
Course overview
Transform insights into impact with analytics and AI expertise from Australia's #1 Business School*. Develop advanced skills grounded in real-world application to drive data-informed decisions that solve the business challenges of today and tomorrow.
Learn from industry-leading innovators, build your credibility and stand out in a rapidly evolving, business-critical field. Learn from the world-renowned academics and trusted industry experts behind Australia's #1 Business Analytics program.
Australian Financial Review, Best Business Schools 2025.
QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Business Analytics.
Key facts
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Applied Business Analytics, you must fulfil 11 subjects, including one double-weighted subject.
- Foundations of Data Analysis
- Analytics for Business Decisions
- Data Visualisation for Analytics
- AI and Ethics in Analytics
- Data Platforms for Analytics
- Programming for Analytics
- Modelling and Predictive Analytics
- Advanced Business Analytics: Machine Learning
Entry requirements
To apply for the Melbourne Business School online Master of Applied Business Analytics, you must have:
- A university degree in any discipline and a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics; OR
- A university degree in one of the related areas: commerce, mathematics, physics, computer science, information systems, engineering or science; AND
- Two years of documented full-time professional work experience.
- Meet the University’s English Language requirements.
English language requirements
The minimum accepted scores are:
- IELTS (Academic English only): Overall score of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0).
- TOEFL Internet-based Test: Overall score of 91 (with writing 26, speaking 24, reading 22, listening 22).
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): Overall score of 72 (with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72).
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score of 178 (with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175).
- LanguageCert Academic: Overall score of 73 (with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67).
- Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 62 (with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61).
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.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per subject in 2026: $5,308 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total fee in 2026: $63,696 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 12 subjects.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student 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.