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Analytical foundationsemployers value

Build foundational knowledge in analytics as you work on real-word industry case studies to develop future-ready skills that enable you to deliver practical business solutions.​

Learn from industry-leading innovators​

Build your credibility and stand out in a rapidly evolving, business-critical field. Learn from the world-renowned academics and trusted industry experts behind Australia's #1 Business Analytics program^.

^QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Business Analytics

Unrivalled access to the best minds in business analytics

Each week, engage in 2-hour live learning sessions. Collaborate in real-time with leading experts for a deeper understanding and problem solving.

 

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  • Online Study
  • Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
  • 8 months
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Why study a Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics online with Melbourne Business School?

Drive actionable analytical insights​

Identify and apply foundational analytical concepts to convert raw data into actionable insights that enable effective management decisions.​

Guide strategy with powerful data storytelling​

Gain the tools and expertise to effectively communicate complex datasets to diverse audiences within your organisation.​

Leverage AI to elevate analytics​

Build a future-ready analytics skillset by exploring AI-based analytical techniques to drive responsible, high-impact business decisions.​​

Access a world-leading and industry-connected faculty

Strengthen your career advantage through our network of over 100 industry partnerships.

Collaborate with subject matter experts

Each week you’ll workshop solutions to real business challenges. Resulting in an advanced analytical skillset that you can confidently apply in your current and future roles. 

Institute for Digital Innovation and AI

Gain unrivalled access to leading organisations and strategic insights to help you stand out in a fast-paced field.

Flexible study options

Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics
  • Master of Applied Business Analytics.

Complete your studies in just eight months or extend your path towards your masters, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.

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Your future opportunities

Gain the fundamentals to move beyond intuition and begin driving evidence-based decisions. You’ll be ready to contribute meaningfully to data-driven projects and communicate insights to key decision makers.

Completing this program means you will be able to:

  • Apply foundational analytical techniques to business data
  • Translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Demonstrate an applied understanding of how analytics can improve business outcomes.
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Quiz and test, weekly reading, video and webinars

What you will study

Complete any 4 subjects from the list below over the course of your Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics.

For optimal learning and flexibility, you will focus on one subject at a time over a 7-week study period.

Build core skills in mathematics, probability and statistics to analyse data and solve business problems with confidence.

Learn how to model complex decisions, recognise cognitive biases and apply structured techniques to improve business outcomes.

Transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories using industry-standard tools and design best practices.

Explore AI concepts and frameworks while developing the ethical insight to apply AI responsibly in business contexts.

Design and implement dynamic data warehouses that power decision making and drive organisational insights.

Gain hands-on programming skills to manage, analyse and present data for solving real business challenges.

The Melbourne Business School online experience

Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.

Built for online, with the option of blended learning 

With tutorials offered online and on campus, you have the option to study fully online or through a blended learning model if you are local to the MBS campus.

No matter where you study, which device you study on or how you study - the learning experience is of the highest quality.

Six intakes per year

With multiple enrolment opportunities per year, adapt your studies to your life - not the other way around.

When life gets too busy, rest assured that the support you need to succeed is at your fingertips.

Accessible for the ambitious

We have broken down the barriers to studying with Australia’s premier Business School.

Regardless of your time zone, work commitments or other factors our online programs are designed to be accessible from wherever you are.

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Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics Online | MBS Online

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Analytics with real-world action​

Optimise decision making as you advance your technical ability to interpret, apply and communicate analytical insights to solve business challenges.​

Learn from industry-leading innovators​

Build your credibility and stand out in a rapidly evolving, business-critical field. Learn from the world-renowned academics and trusted industry experts behind Australia's #1 Business Analytics program^.

^QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Business Analytics

Unrivalled access to the best minds in business analytics

Each week, engage in 2-hour live learning sessions. Collaborate in real-time with leading experts for a deeper understanding and problem solving.

 

Quick Facts
  • Online Study
  • Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
  • 16 months
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Why study a Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics online with Melbourne Business School?

Drive results, not just reports

Become a sought-after analytics expert with technical skills to remove bias and identify insights to drive meaningful business impact.​

Design innovative analytics solutions

Use core analytics concepts to solve complex business problems and guide responsible use of AI-based analytical techniques.​

Anticipate challenges and opportunities with advanced modelling

Master machine learning and forecasting techniques to uncover insights and mitigate business risks.​

Access a world-leading and industry-connected faculty

Strengthen your career advantage through our network of over 100 industry partnerships.

Collaborate with subject matter experts

Each week you’ll workshop solutions to real business challenges. Resulting in an advanced analytical skillset that you can confidently apply in your current and future roles. 

Institute for Digital Innovation and AI

Gain unrivalled access to leading organisations and strategic insights to help you stand out in a fast-paced field.

Flexible study options

Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics
  • Master of Applied Business Analytics.

Complete your studies in just sixteen months or extend your path towards your masters, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.

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Your future opportunities

Build technical confidence to position yourself for more senior roles and help influence shape strategy through predictive and diagnostic insights.

Completing this program means you will be able to:

  • Use programming and machine learning tools to clean, analyse and model complex datasets
  • Apply predictive techniques to anticipate business challenges
  • Communicate sophisticated insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
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Quiz and test, weekly reading, video and webinars

What you will study

Complete 8 subjects over the course of your Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics.

For optimal learning and flexibility, you will focus on one subject at a time over a 7-week study period.

Build core skills in mathematics, probability and statistics to analyse data and solve business problems with confidence.

Learn how to model complex decisions, recognise cognitive biases and apply structured techniques to improve business outcomes.

Transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories using industry-standard tools and design best practices.

Explore AI concepts and frameworks while developing the ethical insight to apply AI responsibly in business contexts.

Design and implement dynamic data warehouses that power decision making and drive organisational insights.

Gain hands-on programming skills to manage, analyse and present data for solving real business challenges.

Apply advanced statistical models to predict business outcomes and translate complex insights into practical decisions.

Discover and apply machine learning techniques to uncover patterns and predict outcomes in business data.

The Melbourne Business School online experience

Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.

Built for online, with the option of blended learning 

With tutorials offered online and on campus, you have the option to study fully online or through a blended learning model if you are local to the MBS campus.

No matter where you study, which device you study on or how you study - the learning experience is of the highest quality.

Six intakes per year

With multiple enrolment opportunities per year, adapt your studies to your life - not the other way around.

When life gets too busy, rest assured that the support you need to succeed is at your fingertips.

Accessible for the ambitious

We have broken down the barriers to studying with Australia’s premier Business School.

Regardless of your time zone, work commitments or other factors our online programs are designed to be accessible from wherever you are.

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Applied analytics enhanced with AI​

Transform insights into impact with analytics and AI expertise from Australia's #1 Business School*. Develop advanced skills grounded in real-world application to drive data-informed decisions that solve the business challenges of today and tomorrow.

*Australian Financial Review, Best Business Schools 2025

Learn from industry-leading innovators​

Build your credibility and stand out in a rapidly evolving, business-critical field. Learn from the world-renowned academics and trusted industry experts behind Australia's #1 Business Analytics program^.

^QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Business Analytics

Unrivalled access to the best minds in business analytics

Each week, engage in 2-hour live learning sessions. Collaborate in real-time with leading experts for a deeper understanding and problem solving.

 

Quick Facts
  • Online Study
  • Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
  • 24 months
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Why study a Master of Applied Business Analytics online with Melbourne Business School?

Tailor learning to your career goals

Master analytics across key business functions, with electives in supply chain, marketing, investment or select subjects from the MBS online MBA.

Drive results, not just reports

Become a sought-after analytics expert with technical skills to remove bias and identify insights to drive meaningful business impact.​

Design innovative analytics solutions

Use core analytics concepts to solve complex business problems and guide responsible use of AI-based analytical techniques.​

Anticipate challenges and opportunities with advanced modelling

Master machine learning and forecasting techniques to uncover insights and mitigate business risks.​

Access a world-leading and industry-connected faculty

Strengthen your career advantage through our network of over 100 industry partnerships.

Collaborate with subject matter experts

Each week you’ll workshop solutions to real business challenges. Resulting in an advanced analytical skillset that you can confidently apply in your current and future roles. 

Institute for Digital Innovation and AI

Gain unrivalled access to leading organisations and strategic insights to help you stand out in a fast-paced field.

Flexible study options

Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics
  • Master of Applied Business Analytics.

Complete your studies in twenty-four months, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.

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Your future opportunities

Develop advanced capability to lead analytics initiatives and advise on strategic direction. You’ll graduate ready to take on senior specialist or leadership roles that demand both technical depth and business acumen.

Completing this program means you will be able to:

  • Translate business challenges into data-driven solutions
  • Lead analytics projects and embed
  • AI thoughtfully into business strategy to drive efficiency, growth and innovation Influence organisational direction by connecting applied analytics with broader business objectives.
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Quiz and test, weekly reading, video and webinars

What you will study

Complete 11 subjects over the course of your Master of Applied Business Analytics. Including, 8 core subjects, 2 electives and 1 Capstone subject.

For optimal learning and flexibility, you will focus on one subject at a time over a 7-week study period.

  • Foundations of Data Analysis

    Build core skills in mathematics, probability and statistics to analyse data and solve business problems with confidence. 

  • Analytics for Business Decisions

    Learn how to model complex decisions, recognise cognitive biases and apply structured techniques to improve business outcomes. 

  • Data Visualisation for Analytics

    Transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories using industry-standard tools and design best practices. 

  • AI and Ethics in Analytics

    Explore AI concepts and frameworks while developing the ethical insight to apply AI responsibly in business contexts. 

  • Data Platforms for Analytics

    Design and implement dynamic data warehouses that power decision making and drive organisational insights. 

  • Programming for Analytics

    Gain hands-on programming skills to manage, analyse and present data for solving real business challenges. 

  • Modelling and Predictive Analytics

    Apply advanced statistical models to predict business outcomes and translate complex insights into practical decisions. 

  • Advanced Business Analytics: Machine Learning

    Discover and apply machine learning techniques to uncover patterns and predict outcomes in business data. 

  • Applied Marketing Analytics

    Use analytics to optimise marketing strategies, influence customer behaviour and drive revenue growth.

  • Applied Investment Analytics

    Develop skills to analyse, manage and mitigate financial and organisational risks through data-driven approaches.

  • Applied Supply Chain Analytics

    Optimise logistics and supply chain operations using mathematical models, analytics, and real-world case studies.

  • Finance

    This subject addresses the foundations of valuation and financial management.

  • Marketing

    This subject focuses on the challenges organisations face in managing demand and how to address those challenges with optimal demand-side strategies.

  • Operations

    This subject covers core operations concepts essential for leveraging an organisation’s capabilities to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. 

  • Applied Business Analytics Project

    In a team setting, you will reflect upon your learning to identify and solve a real-world business problem. 

  • Marketing Analytics Project

    This subject is only available if you have completed the Applied Marketing Analytics subject.

    Reflect upon your learning and experience to solve real marketing problems and present practical, data-driven solutions. 

  • Investment Analytics Project

    This subject is only available if you have completed the Applied Investment Analytics subject.

    Reflect upon your learning and experience to design and apply advanced investment algorithms for building and optimising portfolios. 

  • Supply Chain Analytics Project

    Reflect upon your learning and experience to model, implement and present optimisation solutions to real-world supply chain challenges. 

  • The program launches with the Flexi Stream. Additional streams of study are planned and will be introduced progressively, subject to approval and availability.
  • To qualify for a capstone project in a specific stream, you must first complete the relevant subjects in that stream.

The Melbourne Business School online experience

Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.

Built for online, with the option of blended learning 

With tutorials offered online and on campus, you have the option to study fully online or through a blended learning model if you are local to the MBS campus.

No matter where you study, which device you study on or how you study - the learning experience is of the highest quality. 

Six intakes per year

With multiple enrolment opportunities per year, adapt your studies to your life - not the other way around.

When life gets too busy, rest assured that the support you need to succeed is at your fingertips.

Accessible for the ambitious

We have broken down the barriers to studying with Australia’s premier Business School.

Regardless of your time zone, work commitments or other factors our online programs are designed to be accessible from wherever you are.

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Excellence with flexibility

Led by the experts behind Australia’s #1 MBA*, Melbourne Business School Online equips the leaders of today and tomorrow with an exceptional learning experience.

With six intakes per year, begin or pick up your studies when it suits you best. Study in a flexible way with an online format designed to fit into your life.

* QS, 2024

Business rigour with practical application

Study an MBA that is best in class, providing breadth and depth across all aspects of business. Held in highest regard by employers, it’s the MBA that leads to real career growth.

Build on your abilities while developing a comprehensive skillset to apply theory to practice and meet the changing demands of the market head-on. 

Bringing together collaboration and networking

A program specifically designed to facilitate student collaboration and networking with industry leaders and the best in business. Authentic syndicate groups, plus professional online and in-person events will enrich your connection to peers and industry.

Learn from the best and brightest minds in business

Taught by some of the world's leading academics and industry experts, gain exposure to cutting-edge research through a future-focused curriculum designed to meet the changing demands of the market.

Globally accredited degree

With accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (EQUIS), graduate with a globally accredited degree. Experience a top-tier learning environment with an online MBA from Melbourne Business School Online.

 

 

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  • Online Study
  • Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
  • 36 months
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Why study an MBA with Melbourne Business School Online?

Excellence with flexibility

Designed to be completely flexible, this program adapts to your needs and busy schedule.

Australia’s most comprehensive online MBA

Developed in line with global best practices, the Melbourne Business School Online MBA has a rigorous and comprehensive offering of subjects that will prepare you for important and demanding careers, both domestically and internationally.

Career ready, connected graduates

Supported by the best in business and connected to a network of like-minded business professionals, the online MBA prepares you to ignite ideas, lead organisations and meet change head-on.

Exceptional E-learning

Fuelled by our Signature Pedagogy, we present a best-in-class online business curriculum.  

Community: Enter Australia's premier business network. Gain personal access to a select circle of peers, academic leaders, and industry experts. 

Challenge: Expand strategic thinking across diverse contexts. Go beyond learning to excel, leaving a lasting impact in a complex world. 

Expertise: Explore diverse ideas and opinions to enrich your knowledge base and professional brand.

Engagement: Embark on an immersive academic journey. Dive into tailored learning activities and real-world challenges.

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Flexible study options

Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:

  • Professional Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration

Complete your studies in just four months or extend your path towards an MBA, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.

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Where can a Melbourne Business School Online MBA take you?

94%
of students find a job that meets their expectations within 3 months of graduation

10K
is the number of Melbourne Business School MBA alumni

90%
of alumni are currently in a career they find fulfilling

What you will study

While undertaking this online MBA program, you will complete 17.5 subjects, totalling 218.75 credit points, over three years. You will study the equivalent of one subject (12.5 credit points) each study period. There are three half subjects (6.25 credit points) which are indicated in the list below.

  • Business Essentials   

  • Data Analytics for Decision Making 

  • Leadership (half subject)

  • Managerial Ethics and Business Environment (half subject)

  • Financial Accounting

  • Managerial Economics

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Brand Management

  • Operations

  • Managing People

  • Strategic Management

  • Current Business Issues

  • Implementing Strategy

  • Managing in a Global Environment

  • Negotiations

  • Mergers and Acquisition

  • Analytical Decision Making and Optimisation

  • Capstone (half subject)

The Melbourne Business School Online experience

Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.

Six intakes per year

With multiple enrolment opportunities per year, adapt your studies to your life - not the other way around. When life gets too busy, rest assured that the support you need to succeed is at your fingertips.

An online experience designed for today

We provide our students with a premium online learning experience to meet their study goals.

No matter where you study, which device you study on or how you study - the learning experience is of the highest quality. 

Bringing together collaboration and networking

A program specifically designed to facilitate student collaboration and networking with industry leaders and the best in business. Authentic syndicate groups, plus professional online and in-person events will enrich your connection to peers and industry.

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