Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at UNSW Sydney provides a focused introduction to using data to inform business decisions. You’ll build core capability in analytical thinking, working with data and communicating insights for real organisational problems. The program is designed for professionals seeking an accelerated pathway into analytics or a stepping stone to further postgraduate study in business analytics at graduate certificate level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry to mid-level analytics roles that support decision-making across business functions. Typical opportunities include business analyst, reporting/insights analyst, data analyst (business-focused) and analytics consultant roles in sectors such as finance, marketing, operations, consulting and government. The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics helps build practical capability to translate data into actionable business recommendations in a graduate certificate business discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)