University of South Australia -
International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to become a data-driven decision maker working in an international business context.
Course Overview
The International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) will develop your knowledge of the global business environment and enable you to maximise your career development opportunities and employment prospects. You will benefit from a range of experience-based learning opportunities, including overseas study trips and business mentorships with a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
Your studies will combine a sound understanding of the global business environment with the foundations of business analytics concepts and techniques. You will learn to analyse data, identify patterns and use forecasting models to predict future outcomes. You will also study specialised areas such as enterprise analytics, machine learning for business professionals and data visualisation and communication – the knowledge you will need to accelerate your career as a business professional in an international context.
The Business Analytics specialisation is designed and taught by academics actively involved in collaborative industry research. Courses draw on international research and professional experience both locally and abroad, so they are relevant, practical, and applicable to today’s environment. You will develop the expertise and skills for effective professional practice.
Key Facts
What you will study
This qualification comprises 16 courses, including four electives and an industry placement or project.
Business core courses
Complete the following:
- Marketing Management
- Accounting for Management M
- Economic Principles for Business
- Global Business Environment
Program core courses
Complete the following:
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business
- Managing the Global Workforce
- People, Leadership and Performance
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed graduate diploma from a recognised higher education institution.
- A completed graduate certificate from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have one of the following are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in one and a half years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study:
- A completed bachelor's degree in a business discipline.
- A completed bachelor's degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management.
- A completed graduate certificate in a business discipline.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
An International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) will provide you with advanced analytics skills to pursue senior level roles such as:
- Business intelligence analyst
- Operations research analyst
- Market research analyst
Learning outcomes
You will develop advanced skills and expertise in areas of international management including:
- Global business environment
- People leadership and performance
- Economic principles for business
- Fundamentals of data analytics
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $34,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.