University of Queensland
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop your business analytics skills by learning how to translate data to make informed, ethical decisions and solve global problems.
Course overview
Continuing business disruption has created an unprecedented industry demand for data analysis capabilities. Designed for business professionals of the future, the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics encourages a new take on data. You’ll gain a unique ability to speak the language of different organisational functions to bridge gaps and transform direction through data.
Drawing on business, data science and philosophy insights, you’ll gain a hybrid, holistic understanding of business analytics and their application. With a key focus on responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), ethics and strategy, you’ll learn how to interpret analytics for social, cultural and environmental business opportunities.
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
27th July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete eight units (four courses) comprising:
- Two to four units from GCBusAn Flexible Core Courses
- Four to six units from GCBusAn Advanced Courses
Each course is valued at two units.
GCBusAn Flexible Core Courses
Complete two to four units from the following:
- Statistical Methods in Business
- Business Analytics Foundations
GCBusAn Advanced Courses
Complete four to six units from the following:
- Business Data Management
- Social Analytics
- Visual Analytics
- Managing Analytics Projects
- Responsible AI
- Monetising Business Data
- Machine Learning in Business
- Competing with AI and Digital Technologies
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus three years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
- To have completed post-secondary studies, plus three years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
- To have completed the edX Business Leadership MicroMasters® credential with 65 per cent in the Business Leadership Capstone Assessment, plus three years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Relevant disciplines include accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, computer science, economics, engineering, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, information systems/information technology, international business, international development, innovation management, marketing, management, mathematics/statistics, operations/project management, physics, science, strategy and sustainability.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience includes work in: accounting, advertising, business, business administration, business technology administration, commercialisation, economics, entrepreneurship, events management, finance, hotel or tourism management, human resource management, international business, international development, innovation management, marketing, management, operations/project management, strategy and sustainability.
English language requirements
For international students, you must demonstrate that you meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Marketing data analytics manager
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $4,660 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The indicative annual fee is the approximate yearly cost of tuition (eight units).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course 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.