In a global market that is ever evolving through competitive and regulatory pressures, fast and accurate business decisions are increasingly important. Being able to extract, combine and analyse data to meet a wide range of business needs helps to unlock insights organisation-wide, driving opportunities and increasing competitive edge. Our new Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics puts that influence within your reach.

The Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics offered by La Trobe University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Business Analytics. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Business Analytics and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Business Analytics and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Financial Analyst.

Digital marketing strategies are a fundamental part of any organisation's marketing plan, often allowing a local business global reach, and requiring less money than traditional marketing methods. Understanding how to utilise digital marketing for the betterment of business and the ability to interpret the results this marketing direction provides, is key to any marketer's role. Extend your knowledge in areas such as global information systems strategy, Big Data visualisation, social media, SEO, mobile, wearable technology, virtual reality, 3D printing, gaming and much more. To continue into a Master of Business Administration (MBA), you will need to apply for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration or the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you. Graduate Certificate of Business (Digital Marketing Analytics).

The Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics is ideal for students who wish to work specifically in the business analytics industry in an entry-level position. To facilitate such a career change, students are taught deeper-level knowledge so that they're confidently able to evaluate ethical and security issues and to competently operate the processes associated with data acquisition and dissemination.

This post-graduate program gives students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of relevant topics and technology pertaining to ES (like ERP, SCM, and CRM), BPR, Big Data, Business Analytics, Project Management, and IT strategy, using some cutting-edge technologies from leading vendors like SAP, IBM, SAS, and Teradata. Students will participate in ERP simulation games which teach ERP concepts "by doing". This program provides students with an opportunity to gain up to date knowledge and skills to analyse, implement and use ES. It further enhances the student ability to comprehend how and why these systems provide economic, technological, operational, and strategic value to an adopting organisation. It unleashes the strategies to manage ES implementation to achieve the anticipated benefits. To provide hands on experience with ES, courses in this program are embedded with software's from leading ES vendors like SAP. Students not only develop skills in learning SAP but also gain the opportunity to prepare for SAP certifications related to business processes, business intelligence and HANA. By doing this, students will have a competitive advantage in the job market.