Master of Business Data Analytics (Professional)

Data Analytics has become one of the highest growth areas of academic and commercial practice.

With applications in nearly all aspects of quantitative endeavours and information management, a skillset in analytics, statistical and machine learning is highly valued and sought after.

The Master of Business Data Analytics (Professional) provides a platform to directly interface with industry leaders and develop both technical and organisational expertise.

Class sizes aresmaller, providing personalisedsupport and unparalleled access to Bond University's Bond Fin Tech Hub and Bloomberg data-sourcing terminals.

Focus within thisprogram is on strategically sound recommendations and data-driven business decisions.

Master of Business Data Analytics (Professional) program comprises 13 subjects, as follows:

Required subjects (6)

• DTSC71-100 Business Analytics Coding
• DTSC71-200 Data Science
• DTSC71-300 Big Data Infrastructure
• DTSC71-301 Machine Learning in Business ​​​​​​
• DTSC71-302 Statistical Learning and Regression Models 
• ECON71-200 Econometrics 

Analytic subjects (4)

Students must take 40 Credit Points of subjects from the Analytics choice of subjects.

• ACSC71-307 Survival Analysis
• DTSC71-104 Health Analytics and Data Management
• DTSC71-303 Big Data Analytics Case Studies
• DTSC71-304 Advanced Big Data Projects
• DTSC71-305 Financial Trading Systems
• DTSC71-306 Advanced Machine Learning in Business
• DTSC71-307 Advanced Statistical Learning Models
• ECON71-300 Advanced Econometrics
• FINC71-302 Finance Applications and Analysis
• MKTG71-602 Market Research

Business subjects (1)

Students must take 10 Credit Points of subjects from the Business choice of subjects.

• ACCT71-600 Accounting Principles
• ECON71-600 Economics for Business
• FINC71-600 Managerial Finance
• MKTG71-600 Marketing Fundamentals

Plus Professional subject (1) 

Students must complete one (1) of the following subjects

• BUSN71-701 Professional Portfolio *or 
• BUSN71-705 Professional Development *

*Please note that the Professional Portfolio or Professional Development subject is a 20-week, 45-credit point subject and is taken in the last semester of the program once all other coursework subjects have been completed. The Career Development Centre will provide assistance in choosing the relevant professional subject prior to your last semester. 

Elective (1)

• Students can choose up to 10 Credit Points of General Elective Subjects (10cp).
• General elective – A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met. 

Opportunity 

Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use your elective subject to have international experiences or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.

Study Tour

• The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that additional costs and visa requirements are associated with this subject).

Business Internship

• The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.

Individual Study Topic

• The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires the Program Director's approval.

Please visit BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.

Academic entry requirements

Entry into the Master of Business Data Analytics requires the completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent in any business discipline. If previous bachelor degree is not related to business, we recommend you first complete the 4 subject Graduate Certificate of Business which can then be credited into the full Master of Business Data Analytics.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.