University of Queensland
1 year part-time
Develop in-demand business analytics skills to lead data-driven change and innovation. This flexible online program equips professionals with contemporary data skills, business acumen and data science expertise to future-proof their careers, regardless of field or career stage.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as accounting, business, computer science, economics, finance, marketing, or management; or a bachelor's degree in any discipline plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience; or post-secondary studies plus 3 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience; or completion of 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. English language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5 (reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6) or equivalent.
The program covers core courses including Statistical Methods in Business and Business Analytics Foundations, providing foundational knowledge in data analysis and business intelligence. Elective courses allow you to tailor your learning pathway, with options including Business Data Management, Responsible AI, Machine Learning in Business, Monetizing Business Data, and Visual Analytics. You'll engage with real industry datasets for data visualisation, training machine learning models and performing network analysis. The curriculum emphasises practical application through case studies of organisations treating data as a strategic asset, and includes instruction on using GenAI for programming skills development.
The University of Queensland is ranked 1st in Queensland for computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings 2026) and is home to the #3 Best Business School in Australia (Australian Financial Review BOSS 2025). The program features small class sizes, dedicated academic mentors for programming support, and co-facilitated workshops with industry professionals. UQ's world-class faculty and industry connections provide valuable insights and networking opportunities within a supportive virtual community of peers from diverse professional backgrounds.
Graduates can pursue careers as Data Analysts, Data Governance Specialists, Marketing Data Analytics Managers, Business Intelligence Consultants, Management Consultants, Research Officers, Community Development Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Solution Designers. Business Intelligence Analysts earn average annual salaries of A$105–A$125K, while Business Intelligence Consultants earn A$100–A$120K annually. The program prepares professionals to lead data-driven transformations across industries including education, accounting, finance, health and IT sectors.
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.