Bachelor of Business Analytics and Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Business Analytics and Bachelor of Social Science
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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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. The Bachelor of Social Science will help you gain insights into the science of people, places and social problems. With the skills you’ll develop in social research and applied social science, you’ll be prepared to make valuable contributions to some of the world’s biggest issues.
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). Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Undertake an internship with one of our research partners and get on-the-job training and the chance to work on a research project. Acquire the knowledge and skills employers want
Study a degree co-designed by government departments, community groups, activist organisations and trade unions.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Advocate or lobbyist
Applications modeller or developer
Behavioural forecaster
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business process modelling consultant
Change agent or manager
Consumer insights specialist
Criminal justice and corrections consultant
Data analyst
Development assessor
IT planning manager
Journalist
Management consultant
Market or social researcher
Policy analyst
Private sector consultant
Youth worker
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Businesses and corporations
Charitable organisations
Community service providers
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Humanitarian aid, health and development agencies
Information technology companies
Insurance firms
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
Speech technology research 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.