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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)

The International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a data-driven decision maker working in an international business context. You will develop the skills to confidently analyse complex data sets, and identify trends, providing the valuable insights that help drive organisational competitive advantage.

This degree combines a sound understanding of the global business environment with the foundations of business analytics concepts and techniques. You will learn to analyse data, identify patterns and use forecasting models to predict future outcomes. You will also study specialised areas such as enterprise analytics, machine learning for business professionals and data visualisation and communication

You will benefit from a range of experience-based learning opportunities, including overseas study and business mentoring by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.

This degree comprises 16 courses. You will start with seven core courses common to all specialisations in the International MBA. Through these you will develop advanced skills and expertise in areas of international management including:

  • the global business environment
  • people leadership and performance
  • economic principles for business
  • issues in international trade

You will then move into your specialisation, completing four Business Analytics specialisation courses and two specialisation electives. You will study areas such as enterprise analytics, data governance and ethics, machine learning for business professionals and data visualisation and communication.

Campus Information

Adelaide- City West

On the edge of Adelaide’s central business district, City West houses studies in business, law, art, architecture, design, Indigenous cultures and Australian society.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

An International Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) will provide you with advanced analytics skills to pursue senior level roles such as:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst

PSW Opportunity

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

  • A completed bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
  • A completed graduate diploma from a recognised higher education institution; or
  • A completed graduate certificate from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have:

  • completed a bachelor degree in a business discipline; or
  • completed a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
  • completed a graduate certificate in a business discipline,

are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL (18 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.