Business Analytics - B6022

Business Analytics

Master's degree

Data has the power to revolutionise the way businesses operate, creating impactful change in organisations, industries and beyond. The Master of Business Analytics is your opportunity to empower decision-makers with insights and drive innovation for sustainable growth and success.

Throughout the two-year program, you’ll learn techniques to analyse and interpret data and solve real-world problems. You’ll be challenged to broaden your outlook, think more creatively and put innovative ideas to the test.

By the time you’ve finished your studies, you’ll be able to exercise your skills across industries with the freedom to design a career as a statistician or data scientist in any area you choose. Ready to join a cohort of like-minded thinkers who want to shape a better future – for businesses and society alike?

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements.
Start date
First semester (February)
Qualification
Master of Business Analytics
Course Handbook

Designed for graduates in mathematics, statistics, computer science and engineering, the Master of Business Analytics is the ideal next step to design an impactful career full of potential.

With focus areas including computational statistical tools and probabilistic modelling, you’ll gain the skills to bust myths and validate business decisions with evidence – and create web apps and interactive graphics to find patterns that tell stories. The Master of Business Analytics is designed for flexibility so you can choose to undertake more in-depth computational or theoretical study depending on your interests.

"Being able to harness the power of data is hugely important in this day and age. Problem-solvers all around the world, in all kinds of disciplines, are using this information." - Jeremy Forbes (Master of Business Analytics)

"We must give statistics students the skills to dive into the data ocean. The academics I work with at Monash follow this principle, guiding their students to take wild-caught data through the full process of analysis and effective communication of findings." - Hadley Wickham (Chief Scientist, RStudio).

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

Entry level 1: 
Duration: 2 years full time, 4 years part time (96 points)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a high credit (65%) average, or an equivalent GPA.

Entry level 2:
Duration: 1.5 years full time, 3 years part time (72 points)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a high credit (65%) average, or an equivalent GPA.

Applicants must have successfully completed a first year undergraduate statistics unit, or provide evidence of qualifications/training or experience that the faculty considers to be a satisfactory substitute.

Applicants must prepare a Candidate Statement in which they are required to demonstrate that they possess the motivation and academic skills required to successfully complete the program.

English entry requirements

Level A
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 or Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 or TOEFL iBT:

0 - 120 scale:
79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

1 - 6 scale:
4 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 3.5, Listening 3, Speaking 3.5 and Writing 4.5

or Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply)

Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B6022

Apply

2027 intake:

The Master of Business Analytics has one intake per year. The course commences in Semester 1 each year. To ensure your experience is personalised and immersive there is a limited number of places. Offers will be sent after the application closing date. To secure your place for 2027, accept your offer as soon as you can.

  • Round 1 applications close 30 July 2026 - offer acceptance by 30 August 2026
  • Round 2 applications close 30 September 2026 - offer acceptance by 30 October 2026

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...

Considering applying for credit for the Master of Business Analytics? Visit our webpage for a list of topics.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$59,900

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 0100564

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000