Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics
Discover how to apply business analytics to elevate your career impact with a flexible program designed for working professionals.
Advance your skill set or transition into a new data career with our Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics, designed to fit around your professional commitments.
Our program caters to working professionals seeking to enhance their skills without interrupting their careers. Classes are held in the evening, with the option to study online or through a blended model.
The curriculum covers key areas such as AI-driven tools, including machine learning, to enhance productivity and optimise data modelling. You’ll also delve into statistics, mathematics, algorithms, programming, platforms, decision-making and data visualisation. Upon successful completion, you will have the option to continue your studies and apply for the Masters of Applied Business Analytics program. For more information about this pathway, please see How to Apply.
Why Applied Business Analytics at Melbourne Business School?
#1 Master of Business Analytics in Australia
Melbourne Business School
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2025
#1 University in Australia
Times Higher Education, 2025
Practical Skills for Tomorrow’s Roles
Enriched Learning
The Program is For Those Who Are
New to Data
- This flexible program welcomes individuals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
- If you haven’t previously studied fields like commerce, mathematics, or science, we encourage you to apply - you’ll be considered for entry via the Graduate Certificate. Successfully completing this path allows you to advance directly to the Masters program.
Experienced Data Professionals
- This program is ideal for experienced data professionals with an undergraduate background in quantitative disciplines who are looking to advance their careers in data analytics by deepening their expertise in a specialised area.
Seeking Flexible Options
- We offer a range of study options to suit your time commitment, including the Masters program (3 years), Diploma (2 years), and Graduate Certificate (1 year), each with flexible entry and exit points.
How You'll Study
Interactive Learning
- Learn through a mixture of lectures, case studies, direct instruction, exercises, and syndicate projects.
- Academic experts and business leaders are invited to speak about a range of subjects.
Online or Blended
- Choose to study online or through a blended model with some classes available in person.
Part-time Study
- All classes are in the evening and only once a week.
- There are four ten-week terms per year, with one subject undertaken per term.
Student Experience
Drawing on lessons from lectures, workshops, exercises, and syndicate group projects you will understand how business analytics can drive a competitive advantage.
You have the option to study online or choose a blended model. A schedule featuring on-campus and live-streamed classes will be available.
We offer opportunities for self-development via a wide range of electives, co-curricular activities, student clubs, prizes and networking events with Melbourne Business School students, alumni, faculty and industry partners.
Success Stories
"It empowered me to pivot from business consulting to an analytical career, perfectly aligned with my passion for optimising business decisions using data."KATIE ZHANG
Commercial and Data Insights Manager,
Bupa
"The program seamlessly blends advanced technical skills with the language of business."CAMERON LYON
Insights Analyst,
Carlton Football Club
"It hones my ability to fuse technical prowess with business insight to craft compelling narratives."VIPLAV VADLAMANI
Senior Insights & Reporting Analyst,
REA Group
Subjects and Structure
Classes are held once a week in the evenings, with all sessions accessible online and a number available on campus.
Students will complete the below Foundational Core Subjects and Compulsory Core Subjects.
100 credit points total required to complete the program.
Foundational Core Subjects
Statistical Learning Foundations
Math Foundations & Algorithmic Thinking
Programming for Analytics
Data Platforms for Analytics
Compulsory Core Subjects
Decision Making for Analytics
Statistical Learning for Analytics
Data Visualisation for Analytics
Advanced Business Analytics: Machine Learning
Study Options
Commence your studies in masters program, with the flexibility to exit the program with a graduate certificate or diploma award if your goals change.
Shape the future of your career by mastering the skills to unlock opportunities through business data.
What will I study?
- Four Foundational Core subjects
- Four Compulsory Core subject
- Three Elective streams
Graduate Diploma
Discover how to apply business analytics to elevate your career impact.
What will I study?
- Four Foundational Core subjects
- Four Compulsory Core subject
Equip yourself with essential, foundational business analytics skills.
What will I study?
- Four Foundational Core subjects
World Leading Faculty
Our business pedigree distinguishes our business analytics degree programs from other data science degrees and makes it so highly valued in the marketplace.
DR. SIMON HOLCOMBE
Academic Director, Master of Applied Business Analytics
Faculty Profile
Meet With Us
The best way to learn more about studying at Melbourne Business School is to attend an upcoming information session.
We hold sessions monthly, providing a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about the program, along with an opportunity to participate in a group Q&A session. After this, if you need more specific information on subjects and study materials, campus life or assistance with your application, please book a one-on-one session. We are available to meet in person at our Carlton Campus or online.
Investment
Program Fee
The program fee for our Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics program is $5,150 (2025) per subject (12.5 credit points equivalent) with fees paid per module.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is available for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Application Process
Apply
- Commence an application to become familiar with the application process.
- Meet with us to find out more about the School and program.
- Complete and submit your application by the application closing dates.
Offer
Applications will be processed as soon as all materials are received. We strive to respond to applications as quickly as possible, usually within four weeks of receipt. Successful applicants will receive a formal Letter of Offer. Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing.
Application Deadlines
Closing dates for 2025 are as follows:
Term 2 Intake (26 March 2025)
Final Application deadline: 3 March 2025
The deadline for all applications is 11.59pm AEST.
Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
Application Requirements
Required Documents
You will need the following supporting documents:
- An up-to-date CV showing a minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional work experience.
- Evidence of all qualifications completed or incomplete including academic transcripts with grading schema.
- A passport or verified document showing current citizenship/residency status.
- For non-Australian citizens residing in Australia: A valid visa with unlimited study entitlements.
Minimum Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:
- Completed an undergraduate degree of 3 or 4 years minimum in any discipline and achieved a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics;
- An excellent command of English, with a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL score if you are a non-native speaker*.
OR
- Completed an undergraduate degree of 3 or 4 years minimum in one of the following relevant areas; commerce, mathematics and/or physics, computer science or information system, engineering and/or science, taken at a third-year university level from a recognised institution, with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent.
Those from non-quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered for appropriate program entry options. - Two years of documented full time professional work experience.
- An excellent command of English, with a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL score if you are a non-native speaker*.
*IELTS: Academic English test with a minimum score of 7.0 overall and with no individual band less than 7.0.
TOEFL iBT, with a minimum score of 94 (written score minimum 27 and no individual score lower than 24)
PTE: Overall score minimum of 72+, with writing skills of minimum 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
It is a university requirement that applicants provide evidence that they meet the published entry requirements. Uncertified documentation does not provide this evidence; however we accept uncertified documents for the purpose of selection, and reserve the right to request your original certified documentation at any time.
Entry Requirements
- An undergraduate degree with a relevant major or
- Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics
- A WAM of 65% or higher and
- Two years of documented full time professional work experience
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