Bachelor of Business Analytics and Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Analytics and Bachelor of Information Technology
Summary The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation with industry – will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation with industry – will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions. In the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll acquire foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills from an area of information technology – such as software design and construction, applied data modelling and analysis, or security problem detection and mitigation – and learn how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems. And you’ll learn how to relate your knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and make sound decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.
Key features
Apply your skills to a real-world setting
Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Undertake a degree that’s co-designed with industry
Study a degree designed in collaboration with industry, and acquire skills relevant for the cutting-edge IT careers of tomorrow. Complete an extensive supervised project
Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Applications modeller or developer
Behavioural forecaster
Business or venture analyst
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business process modelling consultant
Consultant
Consumer insights specialist
Data analyst
Database designer
IT planning manager
Information technology researcher or developer
Management consultant
Project manager
Security consultant
Software developer
Systems administrator
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Government agencies and departments
Information technology companies
Insurance firms
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Research and development companies
Research institutes
Retail and e-business companies
Start-ups
Technology and software development companies
Technology and telecommunications companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
Utilities companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.