Bachelor of Business Analytics (098469G)

Students can launch a career in the booming world of business insights with Deakin University's Bachelor of Business Analytics. With hands-on experience in real-world projects, they will become a confident business analytics translator capable of unlocking innovative solutions for businesses using data insights.

In Victoria's longest running specialized business analytics course, students will learn practical commercial skills to interpret data and information, so they can solve complex organizational problems and create opportunities for businesses. Students will work on real-world projects, practice with the analysis tools used by professionals and get industry experience translating insights into impact. Better still, the strategic input of Deakin University's industry partners, including IBM, Deloitte and PwC, feeds into course content. This ensures students graduate with a degree that is built for the needs of business, today and into the future.

Business analytics requires professionals who understand how businesses structure their information architecture and how technology can improve processes, products and services. To develop these capabilities, students will get exposure and practice in packages including SAS and Tableau.

Through this course, students will develop critical thinking and analysis skills through topics like: • business intelligence and data warehousing • data analysis • information architecture • information security and governance • planning commercial systems • processes and workflows • professional and business ethics • project management

Students will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a work-integrated learning unit, with options for community-based volunteering, team projects or business internships.

Students' world-class business education will be supported by teachers who are active field professionals with industry connections. The program has been developed in partnership with some of the biggest names in the industry, including IBM, Microsoft, Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC.

Students will benefit from the latest knowledge, strategies and approaches to learning and the opportunity to grow their professional network before they graduate.