The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis major will develop your fundamental statistical and programming skills in data analytics, which you will apply to a range of commercial and economic contexts. You will also gain the written and oral communication skills necessary to present this analysis to a range of business stakeholders.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
- 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous or current Australian Year 12 studies, applicants must have completed the relevant state Certificate of Education and achieved an Australian Tertiary Aggregate Rank (ATAR) of 75 or above. Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.
Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required to successfully complete the diploma program. To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees, IB graduates will require a minimum score of 24 or higher (this may vary depending on the level of mathematics undertaken). Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements. View further information on satisfying UWA’s entry requirements for IB graduates.
Applicants sitting Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or International Baccalaureate in Western Australia can apply for an Early Offer and be admitted based on predicted ATAR or IB score. Predicted ATARs are determined by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, Western Australia (TISC) based on Year 11 or Year 12 results. Applicants are still required to achieve WACE and complete four ATAR subjects as well as provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous higher education studies, applicants must have completed one full-time semester or the equivalent of studies at an Australian university and at the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 or higher; and have achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (7) or above. Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements. Applicants who have completed one full-time year or the equivalent of studies at the AQF Level 7 or higher, within the previous two years of application, and achieved a GPA of 4.0 (7) or above are not required to provide separate evidence of ELC to be eligible.
Applicants who have completed Higher Education studies outside of Australia must have completed the equivalent of one semester of an AQF Level 7 qualification with a GPA comparable to an Australian GPA of 4.0 on a 7.0 scale; separate evidence of ELC is also required. UWA will determine the equivalence to an Australian Level 7 qualification using the Australian Government’s Department of Education and Training Country Education Profiles.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous VET studies, applicants must have completed an AQF Level 5 qualification or above. Applicants who have completed a Level 5 or a Level 6 AQF qualification with a full-time duration of 12 months or more and completed within two years prior to commencement at the University are not required to provide separate evidence of ELC. All other applicants must provide evidence of satisfying UWA's ELC requirements.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants over the age of 20 before 1 March (1 August for semester two entry) in the year they wish to commence university can complete the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Applicants require a selection rank to meet entry as per the STAT Calculator on TISC.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous or current Australian Year 12 studies, applicants must have completed the relevant state Certificate of Education and achieved an Australian Tertiary Aggregate Rank (ATAR) of 75 or above. Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.
Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) are required to successfully complete the diploma program. To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees, IB graduates will require a minimum score of 24 or higher (this may vary depending on the level of mathematics undertaken). Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements. View further information on satisfying UWA’s entry requirements for IB graduates.
Applicants sitting Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or International Baccalaureate in Western Australia can apply for an Early Offer and be admitted based on predicted ATAR or IB score. Predicted ATARs are determined by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre, Western Australia (TISC) based on Year 11 or Year 12 results. Applicants are still required to achieve WACE and complete four ATAR subjects as well as provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous higher education studies, applicants must have completed one full-time semester or the equivalent of studies at an Australian university and at the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 or higher; and have achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (7) or above. Applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s ELC requirements. Applicants who have completed one full-time year or the equivalent of studies at the AQF Level 7 or higher, within the previous two years of application, and achieved a GPA of 4.0 (7) or above are not required to provide separate evidence of ELC to be eligible.
Applicants who have completed Higher Education studies outside of Australia must have completed the equivalent of one semester of an AQF Level 7 qualification with a GPA comparable to an Australian GPA of 4.0 on a 7.0 scale; separate evidence of ELC is also required. UWA will determine the equivalence to an Australian Level 7 qualification using the Australian Government’s Department of Education and Training Country Education Profiles.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
To be eligible for UWA’s undergraduate degrees based on previous VET studies, applicants must have completed an AQF Level 5 qualification or above. Applicants who have completed a Level 5 or a Level 6 AQF qualification with a full-time duration of 12 months or more and completed within two years prior to commencement at the University are not required to provide separate evidence of ELC. All other applicants must provide evidence of satisfying UWA's ELC requirements.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants over the age of 20 before 1 March (1 August for semester two entry) in the year they wish to commence university can complete the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Applicants require a selection rank to meet entry as per the STAT Calculator on TISC.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$27,400
$128,700
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
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Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
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