About Us
The Centre for Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School was established to meet the global demand for cutting-edge research, insights, and expertise in data and analytics.
Industry Engagement
The Centre for Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School engages with industry through a variety of strategic and collaborative means to achieve its vision of transforming decision-making through business analytics.
Corporate members derive significant benefits such as access to world class events, benchmarking, student internships, recruitment and executive education. Early access to recruiting our Analytics graduates is a major benefit to partnering with us.
Our graduates are in high-demand and many have secured jobs at world class companies globally.
Their skills and knowledge have helped companies significantly advance their data and analytics capabilities.
We have transformed the data culture and maturity of organisations through executive education, student practicums and talent acquisition, research and thought-leadership events.
Corporate Membership
Corporate members gain significant benefits, including access to world-class events, benchmarking insights, student internships, recruitment opportunities, and executive education programs.
Members are also invited to contribute to and engage in industry thought leadership, positioning their organisations at the forefront of analytics and AI innovation.
Centre for Business Analytics Corporate Members
Founding Centre Sponsor
Each year, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of a group of diverse and high-calibre students from the Melbourne Business School (MBS) Analytics Program. These students consistently impress us with their ability to tackle complex challenges and provide valuable insights. There is no problem that is too tough for them to solve! The MBS A-lab experience is a fantastic opportunity for both students and industry partners, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership.
EMILY CHONG
Executive Manager, Commercial and Consumer Markets, Suncorp Group
Talents from the Master of Business Analytics program at MBS are unlike any traditional commerce or technology graduates. They are business minded with adequate technical skills and a can-do attitude. Hiring from this cohort means you can expect them to hit the ground running from day one.
WILL BIAN
Pricing Manager, Suncorp Group
We have been partners with Melbourne Business School’s Centre for Business Analytics since 2017, during which time we’ve leveraged world class educational workshops to upskill and develop our colleagues. These executive sessions are supported with cutting edge research from the University of Melbourne and provide opportunities for our colleagues to advance their knowledge across the data analytics, and business domains. These high quality and diverse learning opportunities are built on a foundation of global thought leadership that continues to deliver immense value for our people, and organisation.
NAB
Empowering C-suite executives with profound, actionable insights through comprehensive data analytics training, delivered by an exceptional speaker who masterfully translates complex concepts into clear strategic advantages. The L'Oréal ANZ Management Committee left embracing the future and in the three years that followed drove several advanced analytics predictive use cases that contributed to the best ever results of the organisation three years in a row.
RODRIGO PIZZARO
Chief Transformation Officer, L'Oréal SAPMENA
REA Group has hosted MBS Master of Business Analytics students for the past two years and we are continuously impressed with their contribution and analytics skills. Most recently, our A-Lab group helped to prepare an Off-Market Rental Analysis Project, which generated strategic insights and areas of opportunity for our REA product managers, economists, analysts, and other internal stakeholders. The combination of business analytics skills provided by MBS students and industry knowledge from PropTrack’s Data Science team was crucial to the success of this research. In addition to hosting A-Lab students and connecting with high calibre talent through this program, we thoroughly enjoy participating in the centre’s workshop and events, which provide our employees with invaluable data and analytics insights and opportunities to connect with industry peers.
KEVIN WARD
Executive Manager, PropTrack Data Science and Analytics
The Industry Analytics Lab
Industry Analytics Labs (A-Lab) involve practical experience for student teams working on a real analytics project for the Centre’s Patrons and Corporate Partners. The five-week project integrates academic learning, practical challenges in implementing data analytics in an organisation, employability skills and attributes, and an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture, and career pathways. For our partners, the A-Lab offers a unique opportunity to harness the innovative thinking and advanced analytics capabilities of Melbourne Business School students. Companies gain fresh perspectives and tailored solutions to their business challenges while benefiting from the latest tools, techniques, and methodologies in data analytics. The collaboration provides companies with early access to emerging analytics talent, enabling them to evaluate potential recruits in a live project environment. This partnership not only drives organisational value but also strengthens workplace culture and innovation by integrating new ideas and expertise into business processes.
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What our Students do During Their A-Labs with Members
How our students are driving innovation at PEXA
Melbourne Business School's Master of Business Analytics students collaborated with PEXA during a five-week Analytics Lab, applying Graph Database technology to enhance the company's property exchange platform. Their innovative solutions effectively reduced late property settlements, demonstrating the practical impact of advanced analytics in real-world business scenarios. This hands-on experience exemplifies the program's commitment to immersing students in real-world challenges, preparing them for successful careers in analytics.
How our students helped Downer improve efficiency
"I benefited greatly from the A-Lab experience, as it helped me get a taste of working as a data professional. As well as having the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in solving real-world problems."
COCO WU
Student Fellow on her A-Lab experience
Improving how L'Oréal Australia predicts consumer appetite for its products, or 'consumer-side demand forecasting'
"I found the A-Lab a truly unique experience in which I had the opportunity to dive into a large organisation with a pioneering analytics team, and apply some of the skills that I learned in class."
LIZZY PROSSELKOVA
Student Fellow on her A-Lab experience
