Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
2021 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2021 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Cloud Campus | No |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 088855C Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M661 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| 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
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics can only be completed as an exit option from the Masters of Business Analytics. The course is made up of 8 credit points of study.
Students learn advanced skills and analytics techniques to interpret data, analyse business environments, and develop solutions for authentic problems.
Students are introduced to a range of internationally-recognised business intelligence and analytics tools. Students will have access to analytics certification programs by market leaders IBM, SAS and Microsoft.
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 the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
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.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics [exit option only], students must attain a total of 8 credit points, consisting of 8 credit points of core units, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Students are encouraged to use the electives units to gain depth or sector expertise.
Course structure
Core units
| MIS770/MIS770A | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis ^ |
| MIS781 | Business Intelligence and Database |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| MIS784 | Marketing Analytics |
| MIS771 | Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics |
| SIT742 | Modern Data Science |
^MIS770A is a Start Anytime unit.
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Work experience
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
More information: WIL Programs
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.