Unit Set Information

Business Analytics Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAALT

In the Business Analytics major, students will be exposed to a broad range of relevant theories, knowledge, and approaches essential for developing and enhancing their conceptual and practical understanding of data analytics across various business domains, including project management, human resources management, marketing, law, and accounting. Moreover, the major covers the information systems necessary to support these areas. Students will have opportunities to work with a diverse range of Business Analytics tools to identify patterns and trends in complex data sets and visualise them in meaningful ways. Such understanding is crucial for those aiming to pursue roles in Business Analytics and for business professionals who seek to enhance the quality of data-driven decision-making within their fields.

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Ahmad KHANFAR

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in business analytics contexts.
  3. Solve complex business analytics problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in business analytics contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in business analytics contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Related Careers

Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Business Consultant, Analytics Consultant, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, HR Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Research Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will be well-placed to seek employment in business analytics roles in every industry sector including accounting and finance, human resource management, marketing and supply chain management.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SBL1401Managing Data and Information15
LAW3207Law, Ethics, and Business Analytics15
SBL2401People Analytics and Change Management15
SBL2402Methods and Technology in Business Analytics15
MKT3820Marketing Analytics15
MAT3120Machine Learning and Data Visualisation15
SBL3401Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics Projects15
ACC3201Accounting Information Systems15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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