Why Study / Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Business Analytics is designed around data-driven business decision-making, technology and analytics. The Business Analysis major adds a strong focus on understanding business and technology requirements, analysing operational challenges and using data to identify opportunities and develop solutions.

Key benefits include:

• Business analytics combined with business and technology knowledge.
• Development of data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strategic problem-solving and business process modelling.
• Application of technology and AI.
• Business intelligence and data visualisation.
• Predictive analytics.
• Agile business analysis and project management.
• Cloud approaches for enterprise systems.
• Practical industry-oriented projects.
• Work Integrated Learning is incorporated into the bachelor-degree experience.
• The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at professional level.
• Swinburne Business School holds AACSB accreditation.
• Swinburne is also an Academic Partner of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), and the Bachelor of Business Analytics is recognised as an IIBA-endorsed training course. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The standard programme consists of 300 credit points divided between core units, the Business Analysis major and other approved study.

Core units – 100 credit points

The eight core units are:

1. Business Digitalisation – INF10024
2. Data Management and Analytics – INF10025
3. Contemporary Management Principles – MGT10009
4. Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship – BUS10015
5. Business Data Analytics Project – INF10027
6. Systems Analysis and Design – INF20029
7. Big Data Management – INF20016
8. Business Digitalisation Industry Project – INF30027

Business Analysis major – 100 credit points

The eight major units are:

1. Cyber Security for Business – INF20031
2. Ethics and Governance of Technology Innovation – INF20032
3. Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems – INF20030
4. IT Program and Project Management – INF30033
5. Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation – INF30004
6. Agile Methods for Business Analysis – INF30034
7. Business Process Modelling – INF30035
8. Predictive Analytics – INF30036

Other study – 100 credit points

The remaining 100 credit points can be completed through approved combinations of:

• Co-major
• Minor
• Advanced minor
• Electives

Recommended electives relevant to the degree include:

• Web Development
• Introduction to Programming
• Financial Statistics
• Big Data Management
• Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
• Knowledge Management and Analytics
• Law of Commerce
• Ethics of Innovation
• Organisational Behaviour
• Strategic Planning
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The selected major is:

• Business Analysis

Swinburne currently offers two majors within the Bachelor of Business Analytics:

• Business Analysis
• Cyber Security Management.

Business Analysis focuses on interpreting both business and technology requirements, strategic thinking, operational challenges, data-driven opportunities and solution development.

The major covers:

• Business analysis
• Business process modelling
• Agile methods
• Business intelligence
• Data visualisation
• Predictive analytics
• Enterprise cloud systems
• Cybersecurity for business
• Technology governance
• IT project management.

Programme Highlights

• 3-year Bachelor degree.
• 300 credit points.
• Business Analysis major.
• Hawthorn campus.
• CRICOS 118264G.
• 2027 Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes.
• Australian Computer Society professional accreditation.
• AACSB accreditation.
• IIBA Academic Partnership and IIBA-endorsed training recognition.
• Business Data Analytics Project.
• Business Digitalisation Industry Project.
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation.
• Predictive Analytics.
• Agile Methods for Business Analysis.
• Business Process Modelling.
• Cloud Approaches for Enterprise Systems.
• Technology and AI-focused learning.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies potential career pathways including:

• Business analyst
• Data analyst
• Business intelligence specialist
• Project manager
• Solution architect
• Consultant
• Cyber security analyst.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The current CRICOS code is 118264G.
• The current course is 3 years full-time and requires 300 credit points.
• The current published 2027 starts are 1 March and 2 August 2027.
• The Business Analysis major currently contains eight major units worth 100 credit points.
• The displayed study sequence is indicative and based on Semester 1, 2026. Unit offerings and sequencing may change.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed individually.
• The maximum academic credit normally available is 150 credit points.
• International students holding an Australian Student visa cannot undertake the Professional Placement in this course under the current course rules.
• Swinburne's handbook states that international students who successfully gain a placement through the selection process would need to change to a relevant Professional degree if feasible, with visa and extended-duration implications to consider.

International Student Visa Requirements

For an international student studying this programme in Australia, the relevant visa is generally the Australian Student visa, subclass 500.

Main requirements

The Department of Home Affairs requires Student visa applicants to meet the applicable requirements, including:

• Enrolment in an eligible registered course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Genuine Student requirements.
• Applicable health and character requirements.
• Compliance with Australian visa conditions and laws.
• Evidence of financial capacity where required.