Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
The ICMS Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) is a next-level postgraduate degree experience for the ambitious, passionate, and driven – those who are serious about fast-tracking their career to the next level. With an emphasis towards mastery of leadership, all ICMS MBAs focus on personal leadership development and people-first…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The ICMS Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) is a next-level postgraduate degree experience for the ambitious, passionate, and driven – those who are serious about fast-tracking their career to the next level.
With an emphasis towards mastery of leadership, all ICMS MBAs focus on personal leadership development and people-first development, transforming students into sought-after graduate leaders who will positively influence the culture of their organisation, and their industry of choice.
The Business Analytics specialisation MBA equips you with the ability to implement and manage high-level business analytics projects within any global organisation.
You will gain the capabilities and skills to develop data-driven business solutions. Essential to all business, you will develop in-demand skills and analytical techniques used to turn data into actionable insights for decision making purposes.
Linked to achieving business objectives, you will explore how to utilise big data to drive strategic decisions and to achieve success in today’s data driven global business environment.
This specialisation also considers organisational complexities along with legal, ethical and data security concerns behind gathering, storing and using data.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the ICMS MBA (Business Analytics) you will able to:
Make decisions to enhance business performance by drawing on integrated knowledge of core business and business analytics disciplines with critical ethical judgement.
Synthesise information and data to generate evidence-based and sustainable strategic options for business challenges and opportunities.
Effectively communicate using a range of media to create a vision, credibility, and trust with a diverse group of business and community stakeholders.
Critically evaluate contextual factors, trends, technology and opportunities impacting on business and apply a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial and strategic mindset.
Formulate responsible and sustainable business practices using analytics techniques reflecting ethical standards with consideration for a positive impact on a variety of stakeholders inclusive of Indigenous groups.
Exhibit self-awareness, critical reflection and perspective taking ability as a leader, life-long learner and effective team-collaborator in a diverse and global business environment.
The list below illustrates a few of the wide-ranging career opportunities for an MBA graduate.
Business Analyst
Analytics Manager
Account Director
Business/Management Consultant
C-Suite positions
Business Development Manager
General / Senior Manager
Entrepreneur
Operations Manager
Operations Analyst
Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
REQUIREMENTS
At least three years’ relevant professional work experience (or attend an interview with the relevant Program Manager to assess merit based entry criteria if the applicant has at least two years of relevant professional work experience)
AND
Meet one of the following academic entry requirements:
Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent with a minimum grade average, GPA 3.0 (on a 5 point scale). OR
Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. OR
Successful completion of at least four award, or non-award, postgraduate subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. OR
Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. OR
For mature age entry (21+): successful completion of a diploma or associate degree qualification (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government’s qualifications recognition tool) AND five years of relevant management experience.
English Language Proficiency Requirements for MBA Courses
IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with no band lower than 6
Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, B2 First: Master degree entry: minimum 176 overall, minimum 169 in writing and speaking
Common European Framework (CEFR): C1
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a higher education institution with campuses in Manly and Sydney’s business district. ICMS is a leader in career-focused, quality education and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Australian and international students. ICMS degrees are at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level as University degrees. ICMS degrees are recognised by various industry partners over the world.The ICMS applied learning and teaching philosophy delivers a student experience that is both relevant and contemporary to the workplace. ICMS academic faculty have extensive industry experience, high-level qualifications, and a passion for teaching. All ICMS courses allow flexibility to follow your individual strengths and passions.Strongly endorsed and supported by industry, the ICMS Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is key to the success of ICMS students with work placements built into all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our network of industry partners includes leading organisations in Australia and globally who work with our placement team to provide students with invaluable industry insight and experience. In addition, with the support of these partners, ICMS awards multiple high value scholarships as part of the ICMS Scholarships Program.The iconic Northern Beaches Campus, affectionately called the “castle on the hill”, offers sweeping views over Manly Beach, and contrasts with the modern, vibrant and centrally-located City Campus. Both offer spectacular study locations that would be hard to beat anywhere in the world.ICMS offers everything that a traditional student experience provides, such as sporting teams, student clubs, campus facilities and on and off campus accommodation, but at ICMS you will get the attention and learning supoort to succeed academically. With over 2000 students from more than 50 countries, ICMS offers a social and supportive community in which students enjoy a diverse and personalised learning experience.ICMS offers pathway programs through the Aspire Institute and the International Sport College of Australia (ISCA).
