University of Wollongong
Master of Business Analytics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain essential skills to undertake real-world business analytics tasks on big data business problems.
Course overview
The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare graduates with business analytics skills and develop strategies for dealing with massive business data which is increasingly common in business organisations today.
Graduates will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, understanding and applying technologies and tools required to perform descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. In this course, graduates will gain the skills and knowledge in order to become leaders in this environment.
Key facts
Wollongong
18th May, 2026
24th August, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Business Analytics requires the successful completion of 72 credit points as specified below.
- The foundation subjects should be completed within the first two sessions of study.
- Students are encouraged to complete Advanced Business Analytics within the final two sessions of study.
- The capstone subject, Business Analytics Research Capstone, should be completed within the final session of study.
Students are to complete the following core subjects:
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Principles of Marketing Management
- Operations Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for this course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree with an average mark of 50 per cent.
- A UOW Graduate Certificate in Business.
Other tertiary qualifications along with extensive professional work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
For international students, the following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0 and speaking 6.0.
- TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with reading 18, writing 18, listening 17 and speaking 17.
- UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you hold a bachelor's degree in a business or commerce-related area you may be granted credit for up to 24 CP (four core subjects).
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics can progress to another select master’s program and receive up to 36 CP into their new master’s degree - so you can complete two master’s programs in two years.
Graduates looking to progress to the Master of Business Administration will receive up to 18 CP credit into the MBA program, if they meet the appropriate work experience entry requirements.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate and synthesise theory and practice in the field of business analytics.
- Apply innovative solutions to business analytics problems.
- Communicate complex disciplinary information effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Conduct a professionally focused research project.
- Collaboratively analyse ethical responsibility and sustainability issues in business analytics.
- Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Tuition fees in 2026: (domestic full-fee paying place)
- Session fee: $12,564
- Total course tuition fee: $50,258
Session fees are for one session per year, as shown. The total course tuition fees shown are indicative and based on the normal course length and progression.
UOW Subsidised Fees (USF)
Total indicative course tuition fee in 2026: $25,129
To make postgraduate study more affordable, where a Commonwealth-supported place is not available, UOW is offering eligible domestic students who start their studies in 2026 a subsidised fee reduction designed to support them in upskilling and progressing their careers.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.