Master of Business Analytics
In today’s world, with its ever-increasing volume of data, businesses that can make sense of the flow of information have a competitive edge, making graduates with the computational, analytical and business skills to provide that edge highly sought after by employers in Australia and globally.
The Melbourne Business School Master of Business Analytics gives you the skills and knowledge to become stand-out data scientists—expert in not just maths and information systems but able to approach analytics with the strategic perspective of the business mind.
This advanced, one-year, full-time degree focuses on quantitative methods and the role of data in decision-making. You will learn how data can drive decision-making through statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling and fact-based management.
We bring together experts from computer science, statistics, mathematics and business management to provide an integrated program. You will learn to use as SAS, R, Python, Tableau and other tools. After completing the program, you will receive a Certificate in Business Analytics from SAS in recognition of your skill in using its world-leading analytics software.
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Typical class profile:
Applications for the 2020 intake are open on our application portal – apply.mbs.edu
2020 Closing Dates
| Round |
Closing Date |
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| Round 1 |
31 March 2019 |
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| Round 2 |
31 May 2019 |
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Round 3
(Final closing date for offshore international students) |
31 July 2019 |
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Round 4
(Final closing date for onshore international students and domestic students) |
31 October 2019 |
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All applications to be submitted on the closing dates by 11:59 PM, local Melbourne time.
To apply, you will need to provide:
- A CV (Work experience is not mandatory)
- Academic transcript (see below for details)
- Evidence of citizenship or residency (copy of your current country passport is preferred or a birth certificate)
- An excellent command of English* (copy of IELTS or TOEFL score where required).
*Applicants whose undergraduate degree was not delivered in English will need to achieve an IELTS minimum score of 7.0 overall, with no individual score less than 6.5; or TOEFL IBT minimum score of 102, with a written score minimum of 24.
Academic Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree from a recognised institution, with
- a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%. As a guide, recent students have achieved a WAM of no less than 70%.
- your major will be:
- Mathematics,
- Statistics,
- Actuarial Science,
- Computer Science,
- Information Systems,
- Engineering,
- Physics,
- Finance,
- Economics, or
- Science.
- Demonstrated academic success in quantitative subjects
- a completed sequence of two or three undergraduate or graduate statistics courses that include probability theory and regression analysis, although demonstrated mathematical preparation and quantitative aptitude may be considered sufficient in some cases.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will be held via Skype/ZOOM for students who are not based in Melbourne.
The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs (HA) is responsible for issuing visas for entry to Australia. Please refer to their Immigration and citizenship webpages for all information.
MBusA - CRICOS Code: 084058J
The full-time Master of Business Analytics program fee is AUD$55,000 for the 2020 intake, with fees paid per module.
Please be advised that there is no option for part-time study or credit transfers.
FEE-HELP is available for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
A number of scholarships for the Master of Business Analytics program are offered towards the end of the year prior to commencement. All applications received by the closing dates are considered so there is no separate application process required.