The AIH Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) is designed to position graduates for success as professional executive officers, business analysts or general managers in any industry. In a world driven by data, there is an increasing demand for professionals to develop skills in analysing data to better understand how to drive innovation or growth and uncover valuable insights for decision-making processes. Many major businesses prefer to employ highly skilled professionals who are proficient in business analytics and data visualisation.

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent. Students who do not have the assumed knowledge in mathematical or quantitative skills will be required to complete MBA4000 Statistics for Professionals (at their own cost) in the first semester of the course.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Structure

To complete the degree, you will need to pass sixteen Units (160 credit points). These units are delivered over two years. There are 10 core units, 5 specialisation units and 1 project-based unit. The units and their descriptions are listed below.

Study Hours

As a student, you will need to allocate time to attend classes.  Generally, if you are studying full-time, you will have 8 hours of classes each week, on-campus.  In addition, you will need to set aside approximately 7-9 hours per week for each unit in your own time to complete assignments, readings, projects, workshop preparation and to prepare for tests and exams.

Assessment

Your studies at AIH will encompass practical, professionally focused, and project-based learning, so assessment types will vary.  You can expect them to include (the list is not exhaustive):

• Individual and team-based projects
• Case studies and presentations
• Essays, assignments and reports
• Exams
• Practical assessments
• Discussion forums
• Participation in class including formative assessment activities

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated comprehension of relevant theory and practices in business contexts..
2. Critically analyse and devise solutions to a range of business problems using business analytics.
3. Examine and critically evaluate the risks and business practices across evolving business environments..
4. Design and prepare business reports (oral and written), supported by appropriate research, to communicate to relevant stakeholders.
5. Exhibit leadership, management and interpersonal skills required to work effectively either independently or in a diverse team within business environments.
6. Apply technical and professional knowledge and skills for ethical and sustainable operations in business environments.
7. Identify and utilise business analytics tools and techniques to produce professional business reports.

AQF LEVEL 9

Source adapted from https://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-levels