Master of Business Analytics FAQs

There are three intakes for the Graduate Certificate and Master of Business Analytics program during the year. The closing dates for applications include:

• 20 December to commence study in January the next year.
• 30 April to commence study in June the same year.
• 15 July to commence study in September the same year.

Areas of study and work experience considered as a relevant discipline for the Master of Business Analytics program can be found on the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law website

Yes, all students need appropriate English language skills for admission to The University of Queensland. You can demonstrate you meet English requirements by providing evidence of test results, study or work experience. For more information, please visit UQ Future Students

If you have a technical background in computing, IT or statistics, our Master of Data Science may be the program for you. While both programs address the function of data analytics, the Master of Data Science provides technical expertise, while the Master of Business Analytics will teach you how and why to make business decisions using data. Another key difference is the Master of Business Analytics is taught 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to study from the comfort of home.

The online Master’s degree is considered a Master’s degree on Australian Qualification Framework, and is equivalent to students completing an on-campus degree. There will be no mention of ‘online’ on your graduation documentation. This qualification is recognised as a master's degree on the Australian Qualifications Framework and worldwide.

Teaching Dates for the Graduate Certificate and Master of Business Analytics differ from our standard UQ academic calendar. For more information on specific teaching dates for these programs, please see my.UQ Course date variations

The Master of Business Analytics program is designed to be studied part-time and fully online, with three starting points throughout the year. This gives you the flexibility to complete the degree around other commitments, regardless of where you live.

The recommended study plan includes 2 courses (4 units) each teaching block over two years. We have created a program-specific enrolment guide to assist you with planning your enrolments each semester. Alternatively, you can work with your dedicated Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer to determine an appropriate enrolment plan for your circumstances.

It costs approximately $58,000 AUD for the Master of Business Analytics, and approximately $19,280 AUD for the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase. If you are applying as an international student, you will also need to pay a $100 application fee. 

These fees are subject to change and are indexed by the University annually. Students are not permitted to pay monthly and are required to pay by the due date for the teaching period. Students will also be charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), a compulsory fee to fund non-academic services for students, including sports and recreation, employment and career advice, child care and food services.

For more information, please see UQ Future Students

We are pleased to offer program-specific scholarships, along with alternative scholarship options. We encourage students to explore scholarship opportunities through UQ Scholarships and Business School Scholarships. 

All current UQ students have access to the UQ Library online services and resources. If you are located in Brisbane, you can access the Library resources in person or online.

Yes, students in the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Master of Business Analytics will have access to all resources available for on-campus students, including UQ Employability and also BEL Careers and Employability. Students can consult with our Careers Advisors, participate in Career and Professional Development events and access our virtual internship opportunities online. Students are encouraged to participate in these valuable employability opportunities to further their career development and plan ahead. 

You will have ongoing engagement with your course coordinator (course lead academic) throughout the semester through email, discussion forums and virtual meetings. Our dedicated postgraduate student liaison officers will also be available if you need assistance with planning your program. All UQ students will have access to the wide range of services on offer to keep you engaged and involved in the University environment. 

You'll study this 100% online course from the comfort of your home. Because the program is fully online, entry into Australia is not required. Consequently, the program does not support international student visa applications.

If you are not ready to commit to the Master’s degree yet or do not meet the admission requirements, you may wish to consider the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics program. 

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience, or
• to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience, or
• to have completed the edX Business Leadership MicroMasters® credential with 65% in the Business Leadership Capstone Assessment, plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics with a GPA of at least 4.50, you will be eligible to articulate into the Master of Business Analytics program, with full credit retained from the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. This means that the total study time is the same no matter if you commenced directly in the Master of Business Analytics.

If you have questions about the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Master of Business Analytics, the application process and what it’s like to study at UQ, please complete our request a call back form, and we’ll be in touch!