Master of Business Analytics - Data Science

La Trobe's accredited Master of Business Analytics will keep you ahead of the trends. Gain advanced skills in business, programming and data engineering, and update your knowledge as you grow in this fast-moving industry.In this practical course, you'll take your career to the next level as you learn the latest tools from industry experts. Learn industry-standard programs, including SAS, PowerBI, IBM Cognos, Excel, SQL and R, and understand how to develop data-based solutions for real-life business problems. You'll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence, data science, digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Analytics and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.The need for analytics professionals is at an all-time high. Organisations of all sizes are seeking to understand the massive amounts of data now at their disposal.Our Master of Business Analytics is ranked in the top 5 in Australia, You'll have the opportunity to go on work placements with industry partners, including SAS, Microsoft and PwC, Study flexibly with evening classes and remote learning so you can balance your other commitments while you learn., You might be eligible for a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) when you undertake this course.

PrerequisitesAdmission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience.Selection criteriaTo be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent)ORcompletion of the Postgraduate Qualifying ProgramApplicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing.