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Overview

The Master of Business Analytics (Extension) is designed for students with an ambition to further their career within the business analytics industry, which is why they will be taught how to build and manage expert teams and to strategically oversee data-driven initiatives. This will culminate in a complex body of knowledge and skills, all of which will produce graduates who are ready for the next stage of their career.

 

Locations

Adelaide / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney 
 
Course structure
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Core Subjects
DATA4000
Introduction to Business Analytics
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA4100
Data Visualisation and Communication
Prerequisite: Co-req STAM4000
DATA4200
Data Acquisition and Management
Prerequisite: DATA4000
DATA4300
Data Security and Ethics
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA4400
Data-driven Decision Making and Forecasting
Prerequisite: STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4500
Social Media Analytics
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
DATA4600
Business Analytics Project Management
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
DATA4800
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Prerequisite: STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4900
Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
DATA5000
Artificial Intelligence Programming for Business Analytics
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4800
FINM4100
Analytics in Accounting and Finance
Prerequisite: Co-req STAM4000
STAM4000
Quantitative Methods
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA6000
Capstone: Industry Case Studies
Prerequisite: DATA4400 or DATA4800, must be taken in final or penultimate trimester
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DATA4000 Introduction to Business Analytics Nil
DATA4100 Data Visualisation and Communication Co-req STAM4000
DATA4200 Data Acquisition and Management DATA4000
DATA4300 Data Security and Ethics Nil
DATA4400 Data-driven Decision Making and Forecasting STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4500 Social Media Analytics Co-req DATA4000
DATA4600 Business Analytics Project Management Co-req DATA4000
DATA4800 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4900 Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics Co-req DATA4000
DATA5000 Artificial Intelligence Programming for Business Analytics Co-req DATA4800
FINM4100 Analytics in Accounting and Finance Co-req STAM4000
STAM4000 Quantitative Methods Nil
DATA6000 Capstone: Industry Case Studies DATA4400 or DATA4800, must be taken in final or penultimate trimester
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Elective Subjects
MBA401
People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA402
Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA403
Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA404
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology
Prerequisite: Nil
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MBA401 People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership Nil
MBA402 Governance, Ethics and Sustainability Nil
MBA403 Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication Nil
MBA404 Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology Nil
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Elective Subjects
MBA502
Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA501
Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA507
Internship 1
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA508
Internship 2
Prerequisite: MBA507
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MBA502 Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Nil
MBA501 Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation Nil
MBA507 Internship 1 Nil
MBA508 Internship 2 MBA507
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Elective Subjects
MBA601
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA602
Small Business Administration
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA603
New Venture Capital Raising
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA611
International Strategy
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA612
International Business and Finance
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA621
Healthcare Systems
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA622
Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA623
Healthcare Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA631
Digital Marketing and Communication
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA632
Knowledge Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA641
Strategic Project Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA642
Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA643
Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA651
Managing in Service-based Industries
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA652
Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA653
Destination and Visitor Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA661
Gendered Workplace Environments
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA662
Personal Growth and Empowerment
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA663
Communication, Persuasion and Influence
Prerequisite: Nil
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MBA601 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Nil
MBA602 Small Business Administration Nil
MBA603 New Venture Capital Raising Nil
MBA611 International Strategy Nil
MBA612 International Business and Finance Nil
MBA621 Healthcare Systems Nil
MBA622 Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies Nil
MBA623 Healthcare Management Nil
MBA631 Digital Marketing and Communication Nil
MBA632 Knowledge Management Nil
MBA641 Strategic Project Management Nil
MBA642 Project Initiation, Planning and Execution Nil
MBA643 Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring Nil
MBA651 Managing in Service-based Industries Nil
MBA652 Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality Nil
MBA653 Destination and Visitor Management Nil
MBA661 Gendered Workplace Environments Nil
MBA662 Personal Growth and Empowerment Nil
MBA663 Communication, Persuasion and Influence Nil

The Master of Business Analytics (Extension) requires you to accrue a total of 64 credit points. 

Two MBA electives are to be selected as elective subjects (6 credit points each). Please refer to the table above to see available options.

Students at the Gold Coast campus will choose from a limited selection of subjects for Trimester 1 2024. For more information, please commence your application through Kaplink to see the full list of available subjects.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Master of Business Analytics (Extension) at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

  • Investigate business opportunities by applying off-the-shelf analytics tools to business data
  • Communicate complex business data outcomes to diverse, specialist and non-specialist stakeholders clearly, effectively and in an engaging and ethical manner
  • Use sound judgement to formulate, advise and implement business solutions via the aid of data-driven, evidence-based approaches
  • Apply an exploratory mindset when solving complex business problems
  • Evaluate ethical, privacy and security issues regarding smart technology, and data acquisition, management and distribution
  • Construct, manage and operate in diverse expert teams to oversee data-driven initiatives
  • Create collaborative business analytics strategies and solutions based on current real-world case studies

Entry requirements

All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.

International entry requirements >

English entry requirements >

Domestic entry requirements >

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.

Recognition of prior learning form (PDF) >

Career Outcomes

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> Business analytics team leader

> Social media manager

> Corporate reporting supervisor

> Management consultant

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The course is designed so that students are eligible for substantial credits into recognised postgraduate courses in Australia that specialise in business analytics or that have space for unspecified electives.
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Fees and scholarships

Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

International fees >

Domestic fees >

There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.

Scholarships >

How to apply

Are you an International Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
STEP 2

Provide certified* copies of your:

  • Passport
  • High school certificates and transcripts
  • English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
  • Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
STEP 4

To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

  • Login to online Applicant Portal
  • Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
  • Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
  • Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.
Are you a Domestic Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
STEP 2

Provide certified* copies of your:

  • Passport or birth certificate and photo ID (licence)
  • High school certificates and transcripts
  • Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
STEP 4

To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

  • Login to online Applicant Portal
  • Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
  • Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
  • Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
As an Australian citizen wanting to enrol in a Kaplan Business School course, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP. For further information visit www.studyassist.gov.au Apply Now