Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

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

Develop skills to identify business inefficiencies and apply ICT expertise to deliver innovative solutions that enhance organisational efficiency and performance.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis is designed for professionals with an IT background seeking to enhance their expertise in business analysis. For individuals transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis) provides foundational IT knowledge while offering a pathway to specialise in business analysis.

The program develops specialist capabilities to identify business inefficiencies and apply ICT expertise to design innovative solutions that improve business performance and strengthen organisational efficiency.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
$4,125
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (four units) per semester or 96 credit points (eight units) per year.

From $1,200 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (four units) per semester.
Intake
February, 2026
April, 2026
July, 2026
October, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis, students must complete 48 credit points.

  • Two core standard units
  • Two elective standard units

Core standard units

  • Advanced Business Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Business Process Management

Elective standard units

Students must complete two units from the following:

  • Trust and Artificial Intelligence
  • Enterprise Systems Lifecycle Management
  • Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Makers

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, you must have one of the following:

Six-month program

  • A completed bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or a related discipline or;
  • A completed bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline and three years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field or;
  • A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or a related discipline and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field or;
  • Five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.

Outcomes

Graduates of this course gain an adaptable digital skill set, helping them craft better ICT solutions for their organisations. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of ICT strategies, helping you to analyse current business practices and systems functionality, in a bid to optimise business performance. The analytical skills you develop will help you evaluate business practices and investment strategies to solve complex problems in business improvement projects.

Learning outcomes

  • Creative problem-solving for effective solutions.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the business analysis discipline.
  • Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
  • Critically analyse complex business challenges and opportunities.
  • Communicate effectively in business and IT professional contexts.
  • Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to business analysis and IT.

Career outcomes

Potential career opportunities:

  • Programmer
  • Business analyst
  • Technical business analyst
  • Network architect

Fees and CSP

Estimated total fee in 2026: $4,800 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Estimated total fee in 2026: $16,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Course fees can change depending on the units you select and any credits you receive for previous academic experience. Please note that fees are reviewed by QUT annually, which can impact the overall course fees.

Commonwealth Supported Places

When you enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Australian Government covers a significant portion of your course fees, which you do not need to repay, saving you thousands of dollars.

You pay the remaining amount, known as the Student Contribution, which you can finance through a HECS-HELP loan.

A limited number of CSPs are available for this qualification.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.