Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics |
| Deakin course code | M661 |
| Course Credit Points | 8 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2016 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Online | No |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Business Analytics. The course comprises of 8 credit points of study plus completion of the Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin, DAI001.
With the Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics, you will gain advanced skills and analytical techniques to interpret data, assess business environments, and develop practical solutions to real world challenges.
You will be introduced to a range of internationally recognised business intelligence and analytics tools, giving you hands-on experience with the same software used by industry experts.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics [exit option only] builds on foundational skills and prepares you for more specialised and strategic roles in data analysis, business operations, and performance improvement. This course suits professionals seeking to expand their capabilities or pivot into more technical and data-informed roles.
Graduates may go on to roles such as:
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Business insights adviser
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Commercial analyst
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Data analyst
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Process improvement consultant
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Analytics consultant
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Risk and compliance analyst
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Reporting and visualisation specialist.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Master of Business Analytics (M761)
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics [exit option only] you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 8 credit points of core units
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
| MIS770 | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis |
| MIS771 | Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics |
| MIS710 | Machine Learning in Business |
Course electives
| MIS714 | People Analytics |
| MIS761 | Cyber Security Strategies |
| MIS775 | Decision Modelling for Business Analytics |
| MIS780 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Business |
| MIS781 | Business Intelligence and Database |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| MIS784 | Marketing Analytics |
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.