C11280v3 Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (GradCertBusAnalyt)
CRICOS code: 0100400
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a unique transdisciplinary program of study in business analytics. With subjects drawn from the UTS Business School and the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, students are provided a course structure that fits their background and experience. The course is delivered in blended mode, combining contemporary online and face-to-face learning experiences in UTS's leading-edge facilities. This course is designed to articulate into the Master of Business Analytics. In addition to the on-campus graduate certificate, UTS offers an online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics.

The course is suitable for students from both business and IT backgrounds who seek to upskill and develop the skills required to meet the growth in emerging careers in business analytics.

Course aims

A unique feature of the Business Analytics program is the inclusion of studios, where students apply the technical skills they develop onto real-world projects.

Career options

Career options are incredibly varied as virtually every company in every industry now collects huge amounts of data that needs to be interpreted and analysed to inform decision-making. Graduates from this program are able to provide valuable insights on matters such as fraud detection, logistics optimisation, customer acquisition and retention, and demand forecasting.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Identify the assumptions implicit in data and apply analytical techniques to propose business solutions
2.1	Communicate data-informed decisions clearly in written, verbal and visual form to business stakeholders
2.2	Work with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver business outcomes
3.1	Analyse data practices and use these insights to suggest improvements to analytical processes which drive positive and equitable outcomes
4.1	Apply data analysis techniques to business information to support effective decision-making in local and international contexts
5.1	Critically evaluate and apply principles of consent, privacy, data sovereignty and self determination to work ethically with and for Indigenous Australians as business analytics professionals

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study

A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Related fields of study:

Accounting, Banking, Commerce, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Project Management or other related field of study (e.g. Engineering) with sufficient background in business, databases or computer programming

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one session of full-time or one year of part-time study.

Course structure

The course totals 24 credit points and consists of four core subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91929 Core subjects (Business Analytics)		24cp
Total		24cp

Course program

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Master of Business Analytics (C04380), or the Master of Business Analytics (Extension) (C04379).