About the course

La Trobe's accredited Master of Business Analytics will keep you ahead of the trends. Gain advanced skills in business, programming and data engineering, and update your knowledge as you grow in this fast-moving industry.In this practical course, you'll take your career to the next level as you learn the latest tools from industry experts. Learn industry-standard programs, including SAS, PowerBI, IBM Cognos, Excel, SQL and R, and understand how to develop data-based solutions for real-life business problems. You'll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence, data science, digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Analytics and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

　　The need for analytics professionals is at an all-time high. Organisations of all sizes are seeking to understand the massive amounts of data now at their disposal.

　　Our Master of Business Analytics is ranked in the top 5 in Australia, You'll have the opportunity to go on work placements with industry partners, including SAS, Microsoft and PwC, Study flexibly with evening classes and remote learning so you can balance your other commitments while you learn., You might be eligible for a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) when you undertake this course. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Summer (November), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Summer (November), 2025	Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

　　Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience.

　　Selection criteria

　　Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing.

　　IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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