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Overview

The Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) is designed for students with a drive to excel in both business analytics and IT, providing them with the technical and strategic skills needed to thrive in a data-driven world. This carefully structured program, aligned with the Master of Business Analytics (Extension) and the Master of Information Technology (Extension), ensures that graduates develop a comprehensive of knowledge from both fields. The program requires students to choose from our suite of MBA elective subjects, which culminates in a holistic qualification that prepares students for the next stage of their career, equipped to lead and innovate in their chosen field.

 

Locations

Adelaide / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney 
 
Course structure
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Course subjects
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Core Subjects
DATA4000
Introduction to Business Analytics
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH1100
Professional Practice and Communication in IT
Prerequisite: Nil
STAM4000
Quantitative Methods
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA4100
Data Visualisation and Communication
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
TECH1200
Fundamentals of Programming
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH1400
Database Design and Management
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA4300
Data Security and Ethics
Prerequisite: Nil
DATA4400
Data-driven Decision Making and Forecasting
Prerequisite: STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4800
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Prerequisite: STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA6000
Capstone: Industry Case Studies
Prerequisite: DATA4400 or DATA4800, must be taken in final or penultimate trimester

Elective Subjects
TECH3100
Data Visualisation in R
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH3200
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IT
Prerequisite: TECH1200
TECH3300
Machine Learning Applications
Prerequisite: TECH1200 & TECH1400
TECH4100
UX and Design Thinking
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH4200
Website Development
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH4300
Mobile Development
Prerequisite: TECH1200
TECH5100
Penetration Testing
Prerequisite: TECH1200 & TECH2400
TECH5200
Digital Forensics
Prerequisite: TECH2400
TECH5300
Bitcoin
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH6100
Intermediate Programming
Prerequisite: TECH1200
TECH6200
Advanced Programming
Prerequisite: TECH6100
TECH6300
Algorithms and Data Structures
Prerequisite: TECH1200
TECH1300
Information Systems in Business
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH2100
Introduction to Information Networks
Prerequisite: Nil
TECH2200
IT Project Management
Prerequisite: TECH1300
TECH2300
Service and Operations Management in IT
Prerequisite: TECH1100
TECH2400
Introduction to Cyber Security
Prerequisite: TECH1300 & TECH2100
TECH7000
Cloud Architectures and Technologies
Prerequisite: TECH2100
DATA4200
Data Acquisition and Management
Prerequisite: DATA4000
DATA4500
Marketing and Social Media Analytics
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
DATA4600
Business Analytics Project Management
Prerequisite: Co-req DATA4000
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
STAM4100
Mathematics and Statistics for Artificial Intelligence
Prerequisite: Co-req STAM4000
INTS4000
Internship 1
Prerequisite: Nil
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Core Subjects
DATA4000 Introduction to Business Analytics Nil
TECH1100 Professional Practice and Communication in IT Nil
STAM4000 Quantitative Methods Nil
DATA4100 Data Visualisation and Communication Co-req DATA4000
TECH1200 Fundamentals of Programming Nil
TECH1400 Database Design and Management Nil
DATA4300 Data Security and Ethics Nil
DATA4400 Data-driven Decision Making and Forecasting STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA4800 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning STAM4000, Co-req DATA4100
DATA6000 Capstone: Industry Case Studies DATA4400 or DATA4800, must be taken in final or penultimate trimester
TECH3100 Data Visualisation in R Nil
TECH3200 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IT TECH1200
TECH3300 Machine Learning Applications TECH1200 & TECH1400
TECH4100 UX and Design Thinking Nil
TECH4200 Website Development Nil
TECH4300 Mobile Development TECH1200
TECH5100 Penetration Testing TECH1200 & TECH2400
TECH5200 Digital Forensics TECH2400
TECH5300 Bitcoin Nil
TECH6100 Intermediate Programming TECH1200
TECH6200 Advanced Programming TECH6100
TECH6300 Algorithms and Data Structures TECH1200
TECH1300 Information Systems in Business Nil
TECH2100 Introduction to Information Networks Nil
TECH2200 IT Project Management TECH1300
TECH2300 Service and Operations Management in IT TECH1100
TECH2400 Introduction to Cyber Security TECH1300 & TECH2100
TECH7000 Cloud Architectures and Technologies TECH2100
DATA4200 Data Acquisition and Management DATA4000
DATA4500 Marketing and Social Media Analytics Co-req DATA4000
DATA4600 Business Analytics Project Management Co-req DATA4000
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
STAM4100 Mathematics and Statistics for Artificial Intelligence Co-req STAM4000
INTS4000 Internship 1 Nil

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

Two MBA electives are to be selected as elective subjects (6 credit points each). Students can select from Level 400 and 500 MBA subjects. Please refer to the MBA course page to see available options.

Students at the Gold Coast campus will choose from a limited selection of subjects for Trimester 3 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 (Information Technology) at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

  • Critically analyse business problems by applying advanced analytics methods and technologies to business data
  • Communicate complex data and technological insights to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders in an ethical manner
  • Formulate, evaluate and implement contextualised business applications using analytical and technology-based approaches
  • Demonstrate an exploratory, global and statistical mindset when solving complex and uncertain business and technological problems
  • Manage ethical, privacy and security issues associated with data and technology
  • Collaborate within teams to oversee analytics and technology-based initiatives
  • Create research-based and contemporary, industry-informed analytics strategies and technological solutions

Entry requirements

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

International 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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> ICT security specialist

> Analyst programmer

> Systems engineer

> IT project manager

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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