Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education provider in Australia offering postgraduate degrees focused on business, accounting, analytics, IT and management. It operates campuses across major cities — Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney — and caters to a diverse international student body. KBS emphasizes industry-relevant skills, practical learning and career outcomes.

 

Why Study Master of Business Analytics at KBS?

The Master of Business Analytics prepares students with the data-driven decision-making skills highly valued in today’s global business landscape. It equips graduates with the ability to analyse complex datasets, communicate insights clearly, and apply analytics tools in business contexts across sectors. Graduates are positioned for analytics, consulting, reporting and strategic roles.

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The Master of Business Analytics at KBS includes 12 subjects: 9 core subjects plus 3 electives.

Core Subjects

• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Data Visualisation and Communication
• Data Acquisition and Management
• Data Security and Ethics
• Data-driven Decision-Making and Forecasting
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Analytics in Accounting and Finance
• Quantitative Methods
• Capstone: Industry Case Studies

Elective Subjects

• Marketing and Social Media Analytics
• Business Analytics Project Management
• Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence Programming for Business Analytics
• Internship 1

 

Disciplines & Specialisations

While the standard Master of Business Analytics is itself a specialised analytics degree, it typically does not offer multiple specialisation streams in the same way as MBA specialisations. Instead, you choose electives to tailor your analytics focus (e.g., marketing analytics, project management).

If you want IT-combined analytics, KBS also offers a Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) with a broader technical/IT component.

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Strong analytical skillset: Graduates are equipped to apply data analysis, AI and data management in real business environments.
• Career-oriented curriculum: Focused on employability in the data and business analytics field.
• Multiple intake flexibility: You can start in diverse months throughout the year.
• Industry-relevant capstone: “Capstone: Industry Case Studies” enables practical application of analytics knowledge.
• Global classroom: KBS attracts students from many nationalities, enhancing cross-cultural learning.

 

Career Outcomes

A Master of Business Analytics prepares graduates for roles such as:

• Business Analyst
• Social Media Specialist
• Reporting Analyst
• Business Consultant
• Analytics Manager
• Data?Driven Decision Specialist

 

Visa Requirements (for International Students)

International students enrolling in this full-time on-campus postgraduate degree typically require an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500). Key visa requirements often include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Kaplan Business School
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• OSHC for the duration of study
• Valid passport and academic documents

 

Latest Notes & Updates

• KBS has five annual intakes, providing flexibility for starting the Master of Business Analytics.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may allow credit transfer for subjects you’ve already completed.
• KBS also offers Master of Business Analytics (Extension) and Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) for broader or extended study, each with different structures and potential career outcomes.