The Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification designed for students who want to enter the business analytics industry, particularly at an entry-level professional level. KBS states that the course develops deeper knowledge of analytics, data acquisition and dissemination, as well as the ability to evaluate ethical, privacy and security issues.

Key benefits include:

• Develop practical business analytics skills for data-driven decision-making.
• Learn to investigate business opportunities using analytics tools and business data.
• Develop the ability to communicate complex data outcomes to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
• Build skills in data acquisition, management, security and ethics.
• Develop knowledge of quantitative methods, forecasting, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Gain exposure to analytics applications in accounting, finance, marketing and project management.
• Develop an exploratory approach to solving complex business problems.
• Potentially receive credit towards a relevant postgraduate business analytics qualification after completing the Graduate Diploma, subject to the receiving institution's requirements. KBS states that students may be eligible for up to eight subject credits.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Graduate Diploma consists of:

• 6 core subjects
• 2 elective subjects
• 8 subjects in total
• 32 credit points.

Core subjects:

1. DATA4000 – Introduction to Business Analytics
2. DATA4100 – Data Visualisation and Communication
3. DATA4200 – Data Acquisition and Management
4. DATA4300 – Data Security and Ethics
5. FINM4100 – Analytics in Accounting and Finance
6. STAM4000 – Quantitative Methods.

Elective subjects currently listed by KBS include:

• DATA4400 – Data-driven Forecasting
• DATA4500 – Marketing and Social Media Analytics
• DATA4600 – Business Analytics Project Management
• DATA4800 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• DATA4900 – Innovation and Creativity in Business Analytics
• DATA5000 – Artificial Intelligence Programming in Business Analytics
• INTS4000 – Internship.

Prerequisites and co-requisites apply to several subjects. For example:

• DATA4200 requires DATA4000.
• DATA4100 has STAM4000 as a co-requisite.
• FINM4100 has STAM4000 as a co-requisite.
• DATA4400 requires STAM4000 and has DATA4100 as a co-requisite.
• DATA4800 requires STAM4000 and has DATA4100 as a co-requisite.
• DATA5000 has DATA4800 as a co-requisite.
• DATA4500, DATA4600 and DATA4900 have DATA4000 as a co-requisite.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Graduate Diploma does not have separately named formal specialisations.

The main academic areas include:

• Business analytics
• Quantitative analysis
• Data visualisation
• Data acquisition and management
• Data security and ethics
• Accounting and finance analytics
• Forecasting
• Marketing and social media analytics
• Business analytics project management
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Artificial intelligence programming
• Innovation and creativity
• Business analytics internship.

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification.
• CRICOS code 0100429.
• 1-year standard duration.
• 3 trimesters.
• 8 subjects.
• 6 core subjects plus 2 electives.
• 32 credit points.
• Six Australian campus locations.
• Standard March, July and November starts.
• Accelerated study option may be available depending on subject options.
• Strong focus on data-driven business decision-making.
• Curriculum covering AI, machine learning, forecasting, data security and ethics.
• Internship available as an elective subject.
• Potential pathway into relevant postgraduate business analytics courses through credit recognition

Career Outcomes

KBS specifically lists these career outcomes:

• Business insights adviser
• Service desk operator
• Commercial analyst
• Process improvement consultant.

The curriculum may also support career directions involving:

• Business/data analytics
• Business intelligence
• Data reporting
• Data visualisation
• Commercial analysis
• Marketing analytics
• Forecasting
• Analytics project management
• Data governance and security
• AI and machine learning applications.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KBS programme page confirms the Graduate Diploma as an AQF Level 8, CRICOS 0100429 qualification with a standard duration of one year and eight subjects.

KBS's June 2026 subject-offerings document confirms current Business Analytics subject scheduling and states that details may change. It also shows that several analytics subjects are available on campus and/or online depending on trimester and location.

Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous academic study. Students must apply to KBS for the previous study to be assessed before an exemption from an individual subject is confirmed.

An internship is available as an elective, but completion of an internship is not listed as a compulsory programme requirement.

Special programme-specific requirement beyond the published academic, English and subject prerequisites: Not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU/KBS.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this Australian KBS programme generally require an Australian Student visa, subclass 500.

KBS's international application process requires students to:

1. Complete the KBS application.
2. Provide certified supporting documents.
3. Receive an Offer of Admission.
4. Meet any conditions attached to the offer.
5. Accept the offer and complete the required payment.
6. Receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
7. Use the eCoE when proceeding with the Australian Student visa application.

The supporting documentation can include:

• Passport
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• English-proficiency evidence
• Degree completion certificate and transcripts, where applicable
• Work-experience details, where applicable.

For the Australian Student visa, applicants should meet the current Department of Home Affairs requirements applicable to their circumstances, including:

• Valid enrolment/eCoE.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Financial capacity where evidence is required.
• English evidence where required by immigration rules.
• Adequate Overseas Student Health Cover.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.