University of Sydney
Part of Master of Commerce program
Master quantitative analysis and data science techniques within a business context. This specialisation equips students with skills in statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to extract actionable insights from business data and drive strategic decision-making across accounting, marketing, finance, and operations.
Students must be enrolled in or admitted to the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) program at the University of Sydney. Prior knowledge of business fundamentals and basic mathematics is recommended. Students should have access to computers and statistical software for coursework and assignments.
The specialisation comprises 30 credit points of study including: Foundation in Data Analytics for Business (6 credit points); Data Science in Business core unit (6 credit points); and 18 credit points of selective units covering Criticality in Dynamical Systems, Managing with Information and Data, Data Visualisation for Managers, Managing Data at Scale, Spatial Analytics, Machine Learning in Marketing, Customer Analytics and Relationship Management, Business Operations Analysis, Statistical Learning and Data Mining, Prescriptive Analytics, Financial Time Series and Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning for Business, Visual Data Analytics, and Behavioral Data Science for Business.
The University of Sydney is a leading research institution with strong expertise in business analytics and data science. The specialisation is embedded within a prestigious Master of Commerce program, providing students with rigorous academic training combined with practical business applications. The curriculum integrates cutting-edge techniques in statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with real-world business contexts.
Graduates develop careers as business data analysts, data scientists, market researchers, commercial bankers, financial planners, fund managers, and operations managers. The specialisation prepares professionals to work efficiently in quantitative business teams, communicate insights to senior management, and apply advanced analytical techniques across diverse business sectors including finance, marketing, operations, and risk management.
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