Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology)

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience;
OR
A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

Academic IELTS: Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): Academic Score of 50

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 64

KTE (Kaplan Test of English): Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing

Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169

Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 100

OET (Occupational English Test): A score of at least B for each test component

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

Course Details

The Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) is designed for students with a drive to excel in both business analytics and IT, providing them with the technical and strategic skills needed to thrive in a data-driven world. This carefully structured program, aligned with the Master of Business Analytics (Extension) and the Master of Information Technology (Extension), ensures that graduates develop a comprehensive of knowledge from both fields. The program requires students to choose from our suite of MBA elective subjects, which culminates in a holistic qualification that prepares students for the next stage of their career, equipped to lead and innovate in their chosen field.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Critically analyse business problems by applying advanced analytics methods and technologies to business data
Communicate complex data and technological insights to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders in an ethical manner
Formulate, evaluate and implement contextualised business applications using analytical and technology-based approaches
Demonstrate an exploratory, global and statistical mindset when solving complex and uncertain business and technological problems
Manage ethical, privacy and security issues associated with data and technology
Collaborate within teams to oversee analytics and technology-based initiatives
Create research-based and contemporary, industry-informed analytics strategies and technological solutions

Career Outcomes

> ICT security specialist
> Analyst programmer
> Systems engineer
> IT project manager