Business AnalyticsSubject regulations

Business analytics is concerned with extracting, managing, and presenting data in a way that value is maximised and decision making is optimised. It involves taking all forms of data, using contemporary business and visualisation tools to produce better decision outcomes and business success.

Business Analytics is available as a minor.

To complete the minor in Business Analytics, students must complete 60 points including 30 points above 100 level. At least 30 points must be selected from BUSAN coded papers.

Students must select from: CSMAX101, DIGIB101, BUSAN205, MRKTG205, BUSAN300, BUSAN301 and BUSAN302.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

The qualification regulations define requirements for the GradCertBA.
GradCertBA students must complete 60 points from: BUSAN205, BUSAN300, BUSAN301 and BUSAN302.
The qualification regulations define requirements for the PGCertMgmt(BA), PGDipMgmt(BA) and MMgmt(BA).
The required subject papers that must be completed for these programmes are below.
PGCertMgmt(BA) students must complete 45 points from the BUSAN papers listed for the MMgmt below.
PGDipMgmt(BA) students must complete 45 points from the BUSAN papers listed for the MMgmt below.
The qualification regulations define the requirements for the MMgmt. MMgmt(BA) students must complete BUSAN570, BUSAN571, BUSAN572 and BUSAN573.

Business Analytics papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CSMAX101The World of Data This paper introduces students to analysing datasets. Students will learn how to generate appropriate results and be able to critically evaluate...	15	25A (Hamilton)
DIGIB101The World of Digital Business Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BUSAN201Practical Business Analytics In this paper students gain hands-on, practical experience in using a range of business analytics software tools and techniques.	15	25A (Hamilton)
BUSAN205Data Analytics with Business Applications This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25G (Hamilton) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
MRKTG205Marketing Analytics and Insights This paper will introduce students to the cleaning, management, manipulation, visualisation and analysis of primary and secondary marketing data...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BUSAN300Management of Big Data This paper addresses the key issues associated with the management of big data addressing the what, when, and how questions when faced with complex...	15	25B (Hamilton)
BUSAN301Contemporary Tools for Business Analytics In this paper students gain hands-on experience in using a range of business analytics tools and techniques, with a particular focus on web-based...	15	25A (Hamilton)
BUSAN302Data-Informed Decision Making This paper further develops students' data analytics mindset and builds competencies in quantitative analysis techniques. It focuses on data...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BUSAN543Applied Business Analytics This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...	30	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
BUSAN570Managing Big Data This paper explores the key management issues associated with big data. This includes understanding the types of big data encountered in...	15	25B (Hamilton)
BUSAN571Tools for Business Analytics In this paper, students will gain hands-on experience with various business analytics tools and techniques, particularly focusing on web-based...	15	25A (Hamilton)
BUSAN572Decision Making with Data Analytics This paper focuses on equipping students to analyse data to make required inferences and predictions, enabling businesses to make data-informed...	15	25B (Hamilton)
BUSAN573Business Applications of Data Analytics This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...	15	25A (Hamilton)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 13 Jul 2025 01:00am

Business AnalyticsSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCertBA

PGCertMgmt(BA), PGDipMgmt(BA) and MMgmt.

Business Analytics papers