Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
AUD $ 4,800
Domestic Student
*Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for domestic students only. Annual fees are subject to change and are dependent on selected units. For more information on CSPs, see below.
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.
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Why this course
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis equips you to be a proficient business analyst with dynamic ICT solutions that optimise business processes and work practices.
Professional membership
Graduates with appropriate industry experience may seek membership to the Australian Computer Society
Connections
Connect with industry professionals in monthly town hall meetings
Rankings
QUT is in the Top 10 in Australia for graduate employability according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025
Course units
Students need to complete a total of four units:
2 – Core standard units
2 – Elective standard units
12 credit points
12 credit points
Choose two from the following:
12 credit points
12 credit points
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.
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Average Salary
$120,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+27%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Business analyst
Analyse and evaluate existing business practices, and develop ICT-centric insights that lead to innovative solutions and business optimisation.
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Average Salary
$115,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+23.2%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
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.
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Average Salary
$133,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+12.9%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Network architect
Plan, design and implement data communication networks that meet the organisation's needs.
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Average Salary
$180,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
, 2025
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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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