Master of Applied Statistics and Master of Business Analytics
Master of Applied Statistics and Master of Business Analytics
Summary The Master of Applied Statistics – recently redesigned with industry partners to better reflect employability outcomes – is the only degree of its kind in Sydney. While other postgraduate statistic degrees are largely theoretical, this degree is fully applied, meaning you’ll not only learn how to obtain data, but…
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Summary
The Master of Applied Statistics – recently redesigned with industry partners to better reflect employability outcomes – is the only degree of its kind in Sydney. While other postgraduate statistic degrees are largely theoretical, this degree is fully applied, meaning you’ll not only learn how to obtain data, but also clean and analyse it, and then communicate your recommendations to those from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. You’ll also have the opportunity to augment your classroom learning by completing an independent research project that’s unique to this degree. The comprehensive, flexible Master of Business Analytics has a strong focus on the real-world application of business analytics tools and techniques. You’ll develop your knowledge of computer programming, databases, applied statistics and machine learning techniques applied to big data. You’ll become adept at recognising the importance of ethical reasoning in the solution of analytics-related problems. And you’ll learn how to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to achieve a range of purposes in varied contexts.
Key features
Boost your knowledge of advanced areas of statistics
Study biostatistics, data mining, epidemiological methods, generalised linear models, time series and stochastic finance. Complete an individual end-to-end research project
Review an advanced area of statistical methodology and then apply statistical methods and techniques to answer a research question. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Access our Finance Decision Lab and incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops. Study a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society
Complete the Cyber Security, Governance Frameworks and Ethics; and Big Data units to qualify for ACS accreditation.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Business development manager
Business or venture analyst
Computer systems analyst
Consumer analyst
Corporate finance analyst
Data analyst
Data visualisation analyst
Data visualisation analyst
Financial adviser or analyst
Human resources professional
Information technology analyst
Management consultant
Market analyst
Operations analyst
Public sector adviser
Quality analyst
Statistical modeller
Statistician
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Business analysis firms
Businesses and corporations
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Healthcare agencies
Insurance firms
Insurance firms
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Medical companies
Research institutes
Retail and e-business companies
Sport and recreation organisations
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.