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Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis

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6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

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Course overview

Enhance business performance in innovative ways

As digital technologies become increasingly prevalent, analysts with both business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of business ICT systems are highly sought after by organisations.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis is designed for professionals who have an IT background and wish to upskill in business analysis. If you are transitioning from a non-IT background, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Business Analysis) will equip you with foundational IT skills and open a pathway to specialise in business analysis. You will graduate with demonstrable business analysis knowledge, ready to investigate, appraise, and apply your skills in addressing complex industry requirements. 

Students will gain the specialist skills needed to shine a spotlight on business inefficiencies and use their ICT expertise to propose innovative solutions that optimise business performance and promote organisational efficiency.

Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis with QUT Online.

Course units

Students need to complete a total of four units:
2 – Core standard units
2 – Elective standard units

Advanced Business Analysis

12 credit points

Fundamentals of Business Process Management

12 credit points

Choose two from the following:

Trust and Artificial Intelligence

12 credit points

Enterprise Systems Lifecycle Management

12 credit points

Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Makers

12 credit points

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis with the following:

6-month program

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline

or

  • A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline, with three years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in an information technology related field

or

  • A completed diploma (or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related discipline, with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional experience in a related area

or

  • Five years (full-time or equivalent) professional work experience in information technology or related area

Course outcomes

Graduates of this course gain an adaptable digital skill set, helping them craft better ICT solutions for their organisations. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of ICT strategies, helping you to analyse current business practices and systems functionality, in a bid to optimise business performance. The analytical skills you develop will help you evaluate business practices and investment strategies to solve complex problems in business improvement projects.

Skills and tools in this course

  • Creative problem-solving for effective solutions
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the business analysis discipline
  • Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts
  • Critically analyse complex business challenges and opportunities
  • Communicate effectively in business and IT professional contexts
  • Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to business analysis and IT

Potential career opportunities

Programmer

Write, test, and modify programming code to create and manage software.

  • Average Salary

    $90,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +27%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Business analyst

Analyse and evaluate existing business practices, and develop ICT-centric insights that lead to innovative solutions and business optimisation.

  • Average Salary

    $120,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +23.2%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Technical business analyst

Support business transformation in a cross-functional role that involves administrative duties, data analytics, and overseeing the implementation of new ICT projects and processes. As a technical business analyst, you will use your coding experience to solve business-related issues.

  • Average Salary

    $133,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +12.9%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Network architect

Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.

  • Average Salary

    $175,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Data analytics involves analysing datasets to uncover trends and insights used to make informed organisational decisions. Business analytics is focused on analysing various types of information to make practical, data-driven business decisions, and implementing changes based on those decisions. Data analysts work more closely with the data itself, whilst business analysts are more involved in addressing business needs and recommending solutions.

Yes, in this course you will develop a greater understanding of problem-solving, abstraction, design, teamwork concepts and issues through ACS’s Core Body of ICT Knowledge (CBoK).

Yes, CSPs are available for all Information Technology courses, including bootcamps. CSPs allow domestic students to have a significant portion of their university or higher education fees subsidised by the Australian government.

Yes, completed units in this graduate certificate can be used as credits toward the Graduate Diploma in IT (Business Analysis).

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