Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private Australian higher education provider offering postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in business, analytics, IT, accounting and management. KBS operates on-campus teaching across major Australian cities, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney — providing international students with a diverse and engaged learning environment.

 

Why Study Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology)?

The Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) is a specialised postgraduate degree designed for students who want both business analytics and IT skills. It combines deep knowledge of analytics with technical IT capabilities — meeting rising global demand for professionals who can interpret data and build technology-based solutions.

 

It is especially suited to students who want to work in data-driven roles that include IT strategy, analytics, cyber security and project management. It also stands out as the only Australian course of its kind that blends analytics and IT in this way.

 

Subjects / Programme Structure

The Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) includes 15 subjects, structured to build competence in analytics, IT and business strategy.

Core Subjects (10)

• Introduction to Business Analytics (DATA4000)

• Professional Practice & Communication in IT (TECH1100)

• Quantitative Methods (STAM4000)

• Data Visualisation & Communication (DATA4100)

• Programming in Python (TECH1200)

• Database Design & Management (TECH1400)

• Data Security and Ethics (DATA4300)

• Data-driven Decision Making & Forecasting (DATA4400)

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (DATA4800)

• Capstone: Industry Case Studies (DATA6000)

Electives

• IT Electives (2) — deeper technical electives within IT.
• IT or Business Analytics Elective (1) — choose based on your focus area.
• MBA Electives (2) — selected from MBA courses to enhance leadership and business strategy knowledge.

 

Disciplines & Specialisations Offered

Rather than formal “majors,” the program blends disciplines:

• Business analytics (data analysis, modelling, forecasting)
• Information technology fundamentals (programming, databases, security)
• Elective choice across IT, analytics and MBA topics giving personalised focus areas.

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Unique blended analytics + IT program: Combines technical IT subjects with business analytics, preparing you for cross-functional roles.
• Industry-relevant curriculum: Focus on data interpretation, decision making and ethical data handling.
• Capstone project: Real industry case studies help you apply theory to practical scenarios.
• Multiple campus options: Study in major Australian cities with strong international student support.
• Multiple intakes: Flexibility in start dates helps international planning.
• Business and IT balance: MBA electives broaden strategic business understanding along with analytics.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles that bridge IT and analytics:

• ICT Security Specialist
• Analyst Programmer
• Systems Engineer
• IT Project Manager
• Business/Data Analyst with tech aptitude

 

Visa Requirements (for International Students)

International students must apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study this on-campus Master’s program. Visa requirements generally include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from KBS
• Proof of adequate funds for tuition and living costs
• OSHC for the full course duration
• Valid passport and certified academic documents

 

Latest Updates & Course Notes

• The Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) is a newly launched program at KBS, with the first intake in November 2024 at all campuses.
• It was developed in response to demand for professionals with combined analytics and IT skills, highlighted in national skills reports.
• The course is TEQSA-accredited and registered under the IT broad field to reflect its technology component in addition to analytics.