Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the specialist skills you need to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and use your existing expertise to propose innovative solutions that optimise business performance and efficiency.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis is designed for professionals who have a background working in IT and wish to upskill in business analysis. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis) will equip you with foundational IT skills, as well as opening a pathway for you to specialise in business analysis.
Students will gain the specialist skills needed to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and use their ICT expertise to propose innovative solutions that optimise business performance and promote 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
April, 2026
July, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
Students need to complete a total of four units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 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
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis with 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.