Master of Data Analytics (Professional)

About the course

Designed for international students, the Master of Data Analytics (Professional) mirrors Bond’s Master of Data Analytics with an added 20-week professional portfolio to build industry experience. You’ll develop applied analytics capability for data-driven decision-making and access specialist facilities such as the Bond FinTech Hub, Bloomberg terminals and the Centre for Data Analytics. The program supports specialisation options and includes a real-world, industry-based capstone project in data analytics at master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue analytics-focused roles across sectors that rely on quantitative insight, including finance, insurance, healthcare, marketing and sport. Typical pathways include data analyst, business/data insights analyst, analytics consultant, quantitative analyst, marketing analytics specialist and reporting/BI analyst roles. The professional portfolio and capstone project build practical experience with real industry data, supporting employment outcomes in data analytics and decision support functions at a master’s level.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)