Why Study / Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Business Analytics is designed around the use of data and technology to solve business problems. Swinburne highlights data-driven business principles, AI and emerging technology, analytical thinking and professional skills.

Key benefits include:

• Development of data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Business-focused application of technology and AI.
• Strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Business process modelling.
• Development of communication and leadership skills.
• Industry-connected learning.
• A Business Data Analytics Project and Business Digitalisation Industry Project.
• Access to Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning framework.
• Choice between Business Analysis and Cyber Security Management majors.
• Recognition of the course as an IIBA-endorsed training course.
• AACSB accreditation of Swinburne's business school and professional accreditation/recognition through relevant technology and business organisations.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The 300-credit-point degree contains 100 credit points of core units, 100 credit points from the selected major and 100 credit points of other study such as electives, minors or advanced minors.

The current core units are:

• Business Digitalisation – INF10024
• Data Management and Analytics – INF10025
• Contemporary Management Principles – MGT10009
• Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship – BUS10015
• Business Data Analytics Project – INF10027
• Systems Analysis and Design – INF20029
• Big Data Management – INF20016
• Business Digitalisation Industry Project – INF30027

Each is worth 12.5 credit points.

The course's core learning areas therefore include:

• Business digitalisation
• Data management
• Business analytics
• Big Data
• Systems analysis
• Business projects
• Entrepreneurship
• Technology-enabled business transformation.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Bachelor of Business Analytics currently has two majors:

1. Business Analysis
2. Cyber Security Management.

Business Analysis major:

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

Cyber Security Management major:

• Introduction to Programming – COS10009
• Ethics and Governance of Technology Innovation – INF20032
• Malware Analysis – COS20030
• IT Program and Project Management – INF30033
• Cyber Security Management Consulting – INF30037
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation – INF30004
• IT Security – COS30015
• Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy – LAW30030.

Programme Highlights

The principal highlights of the current programme include:

• 3-year bachelor's degree.
• 300 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• Two majors: Business Analysis and Cyber Security Management.
• Data analytics and business technology focus.
• AI and technology applications.
• Business Data Analytics Project.
• Business Digitalisation Industry Project.
• Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
• IIBA-endorsed training-course recognition.
• AACSB accreditation at the business-school level.
• Australian Computer Society and AACSB professional/accreditation links shown on Swinburne's course page.
• Double-degree options with Applied Innovation, Business and Laws.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne lists the following career opportunities for graduates:

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

Career direction depends substantially on the major selected.

The Business Analysis major is particularly relevant to roles involving:

• Business analysis
• Data analysis
• Business intelligence
• Business-process improvement
• Technology project management
• Data visualisation
• Predictive analytics.

The Cyber Security Management major is relevant to areas including:

• Cyber security analysis
• Security management
• Technology risk
• Cyber security consulting
• IT security
• Cyber security governance and policy.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current programme information confirms:

• Course code: BA-BAN.
• CRICOS code: 118264G.
• Standard duration: 3 years full-time.
• Total qualification: 300 credit points.
• Campus: Hawthorn.
• 2027 intakes: 1 March and 2 August.
• International Student visa holders in Australia must study full-time and on campus.
• IELTS requirement: 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa is the Student visa, Subclass 500.

For an international student undertaking this course in Australia, the principal requirements include:

• Enrolment in a full-time CRICOS-registered course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Meeting applicable financial-capacity requirements.
• Providing English-language evidence where required by Home Affairs or qualifying for an exemption.