Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics

Develop data-driven decision-making skills

You'll study within a network of industry experts who are constantly using data analytics for businesses, governments, and communities to help them find answers. From analysing NDIS customer needs and the use of social media for health promotion, to exploring the effectiveness of tourism branding or the efficiency of household electricity consumption – our researchers are well versed in using data to solve organisational issues. And they’ll support you to do the same, so you can apply your learning to real business situations.

Ready when you are

With five different start dates throughout the year, this business data analytics degree works around your schedule. You can take on more subjects or scale back as you need. It’s your course at your pace.

The ideal stepping stone

The Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics is the perfect introduction to postgraduate study in the data field. And once you graduate you’ll be primed to take your study further in our Master of Applied Business. The best bit? You’ll get credit for your certificate, meaning you can complete your master’s more quickly.

Jump into the real world of big data, high-level analytics and business transformation with the Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics from Charles Sturt. Study a course designed by and aligned with industry, so you can really make your mark.

Recommended study pattern

Choose 4 subjects from the following:

MGM513 Data, Decision Making and Storytelling

MKT563 Big Data and Marketing Analytics

INF461 An Introduction to Data mgt: Governance, Standards and Ethics  

INF463 Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics

ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence                             

ITC573 Data and Knowledge Engineering

ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

* All subjects are 8 point subjects unless otherwise indicated. 

Award requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

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Indicative total fee $6,320

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Charles Sturt University is Australia’s most experienced online uni, and has the country’s highest graduate employment rate. From agriculture, arts, healthcare and IT, to business, law, social work and teaching—you’ll get the latest skills in your field, and learn from academics who are connected to industry. Add in 24/7 IT support, scholarships and a vibrant student community, and you can take your next, or first, career step with confidence.

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Applicants without a Bachelor degree may be admitted on the basis of Professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Grad Cert students will be eligible for entry to the Master of Applied Business with credit for relevant subjects.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.