Kaplan Business School is a private Australian higher education institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, accounting, IT and analytics. It has campuses in major cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, providing students with industry-aligned programs and support services for international learners. It is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), ensuring its qualifications meet national quality standards.

 

Why Study Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics?

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at KBS is ideal for students and professionals looking to build a solid foundation in data analysis, business intelligence and decision-making using analytics tools — without committing to a full master’s degree. It’s particularly suited for those already in business roles who want to enhance their ability to analyse and interpret data for strategic purposes.

Key reasons to study this course:

• Build practical analytics skills to support data-driven decisions in organisations.

• Shorter duration than a full master’s — suitable for career enhancement or bridging into further postgraduate study.

• Pathway to higher qualifications: Credits may transfer into postgraduate analytics programs at KBS (e.g., Graduate Diploma or Master’s).

• Prepares students with analytical thinking and communication skills relevant to diverse industries.

 

Subjects / Programme Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is structured to provide both foundational and applied analytics skills through three core subjects and one elective (total 4 subjects).

Core Subjects

These build essential analytical foundations:

• Introduction to Business Analytics

• Data Visualisation and Communication

• Quantitative Methods

Elective Options

Students choose one elective from a range such as:

• Data Acquisition and Management

• Data Security and Ethics

• Data-Driven Decision Making and Forecasting

• Marketing and Social Media Analytics

• Business Analytics Project Management

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics

• Analytics in Accounting, Finance and Economics

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

While this is a single graduate certificate, elective choices allow you to tailor your learning toward areas such as:

• Data visualisation
• Data management
• Analytics for business decision making
• Machine learning fundamentals
• Analytics project management

 

Highlights & Key Benefits

• Short, focused postgraduate credential for quicker entry into analytics roles or upskilling.
• Flexible elective choices to align with personal or industry interests.
• Pathway to higher degrees: Credits easily transfer into related postgraduate courses like the Graduate Diploma or Master’s in Business Analytics.
• Industry-relevant skills: Teaches both analytical tools and strategic data interpretation.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as:

• Business supervisor
• Project officer
• Communications consultant
• Information systems operator

 

Visa Requirements (for International Students)

To study this on-campus Graduate Certificate in Australia, you must apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500). Typical requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from KBS
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Certified academic and English test certificates

 

Latest Updates & Notes

• The course is offered with multiple intakes each year (March, July, November).
• It provides a pathway into higher postgraduate analytics programs at Kaplan.
• International tuition fees for 2026 have been published as approx AUD 13,600 for this course.