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Bachelor of Business Analytics
Turn data into business impact with skills in visualisation, business intelligence, AI and predictive analytics, plus practical experience that prepares you for rewarding analytics careers.
Bachelor of Data Science
Develop in-demand expertise in data science, AI and machine learning. Use advanced software and hands-on placement experience to uncover insights, inform decisions and prepare for diverse careers.
Master of Business Analytics
Connect data and strategy through advanced skills in visualisation, predictive analytics, business intelligence and AI, preparing for analytics and consulting roles across industries.
Master of Data Science
Develop advanced expertise in AI, machine learning and data modelling. Apply complex data to industry challenges while gaining the technical and collaborative skills employers value.
Master of Data Science (Professional)
Strengthen your expertise in data science, AI, programming and machine learning. Tailor your professional pathway through an industry placement, collaborative team project or research project.
Graduate Certificate of Business Analytics
Gain practical capability in data analysis, visualisation and evidence-based decision making. Apply analytics to business challenges and open pathways to new career opportunities.
Graduate Certificate of Data Analysis
Build essential data analytics skills spanning data wrangling, security and privacy. Use data to inform organisational decisions and prepare for employment across diverse industries.
Bachelor of Data Science (Honours)
Combine advanced data science, AI and predictive analytics with research training and hands-on placement experience, preparing for specialist technical careers and further research.
Industry-connected degrees
Get a career edge at the #1 provider in Australia for data science and business analytics undergraduate courses. Tackle real business challenges with clients like Singapore Airlines, ANZ and Barwon Water through internships and industry projects.
What is the difference?
Choosing between data science and business analytics
| Data science | Business analytics |
|---|---|
Transform raw data into meaningful information through computing, analytics and statistical modelling. |
Find insights within business data to produce evidence-based recommendations for businesses and organisations. |
Undergraduate and postgraduate |
Undergraduate and postgraduate |
Apply your skills in analytics, machine learning, AI and data modelling |
Use your skills in data visualisation and storytelling, predictive analytics, business intelligence and AI |
Available at Burwood and online |
Available at Burwood and online |
Practical learning through internships, industry projects, team and research projects |
Practical learning options include internships, study tours, business consulting projects |
Discover the power of data science at Deakin
Hear from students about our flexible online learning and supportive academic experts. With valuable industry placements and practical experience, Deakin is your gateway to data science careers that tackle diverse challenges.
9 in 10 graduates get jobs within 4-6 months
Your career possibilities
Make data meaningful
Analyse large and complex datasets to uncover insights, build predictive models and solve business problems. Apply statistical analysis, machine learning and programming skills to support data-driven decision-making.
Find and communicate business insights in data
Design and maintain reporting systems and dashboards, turning large volumes of business data into clear insights that support strategic decision-making.
Analyse and interpret data to help organisations make informed business decisions
Collect, prepare and interpret data to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Work with stakeholders to help organisations make informed decisions using evidence-based analysis and reporting.
Drive campaigns and market share through data analysis
Gather and analyse data on markets, consumers and trends, providing insights that help organisations understand customers and guide decisions.
Build the platforms that share insights
Design, develop and maintain business intelligence solutions that transform data into meaningful insights. Create reports and dashboards, troubleshoot data issues and support informed business decisions.
Be professionally recognised
Deakin’s Bachelor of Business Analytics, Master of Data Science and Master of Business Analytics are all accredited by the Australian Computer Society, Australia’s largest community for tech and data professionals.
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Trimester dates by course
There are three trimesters per calendar year. Each trimester lasts four months. Two trimesters are equal to one full academic year.
Deakin’s trimesters run from:
March to June (Trimester 1)
July to October (Trimester 2)
November to February (Trimester 3)
Find trimester intakes for your course in the course guide.
Fees and scholarships
Learn how university fees work and explore financial assistance options to reduce your course costs, from scholarships to government help loans. Get the assistance you need to succeed at Victoria’s #1 university for student support.*
Study online
Join 60,000+ online students enjoying the flexibility to study from anywhere. Study at the top choice for online university in Victoria.*
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Hear from our alumni
The skills provided by the Business Analytics degree provide a competitive advantage in the graduate market because it provides students with a broad range of new technical skills that can often be applied in real-world scenarios from the get-go.
Deakin's project-based learning styles prepared me for work-based placements and then for work, because I was used to working in teams with diverse backgrounds and making sure that I understood people's perspectives, which is really important to finding the end solution.
The capstone project and internship were two brilliant experiences for me. They taught me how to use the technical skills I have learnt in other units to solve real work problems. And that is what is needed the most to get you ready professionally.
I’m attracted to data science since there are so many opportunities in the developing world that allow you to work with data and create insightful information and applications from it.
I have never felt understood and supported as much as I have at Deakin. All the help and support that you can think of is available, with the diverse community that Deakin have, it is almost impossible to feel like you don't belong.
Deakin's curriculum teaches students all the core knowledge we need to know ranging from high-demand technical tools to hands-on practical experiences. All of these offer students the chance to freely utilise what they've learned to make themselves stand out in today's competitive industry.
The world needs data science graduates to build tools that extract intelligence from data to advance industry and society. To do this, modern data scientists must master quantitative analysis, programming and storytelling.
The Master of Business Analytics is designed for students passionate about data, analytics, and solving real-world business problems. With a strong applied context grounded in industry best practices, our graduates are ready for careers in business intelligence, analytics, data governance, or AI law.
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