Business Analytics Subject 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:
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GradCertBA The qualification regulations define requirements for the GradCertBA.
GradCertBA students must complete 60 points from: BUSAN205, BUSAN300, BUSAN301 and BUSAN302.
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PGCertMgmt(BA), PGDipMgmt(BA) and MMgmt. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
CSMAX101
The 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) |
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DIGIB101
The 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 | |
|---|---|---|
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BUSAN201
Practical 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) |
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BUSAN205
Data 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) |
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MRKTG205
Marketing 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 | |
|---|---|---|
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BUSAN300
Management 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) |
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BUSAN301
Contemporary 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) |
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BUSAN302
Data-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 | |
|---|---|---|
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BUSAN543
Applied 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) |
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BUSAN570
Managing 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) |
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BUSAN571
Tools 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) |
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BUSAN572
Decision 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) |
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BUSAN573
Business 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) |
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CSMAX101 The World of Data
This paper introduces students to analysing datasets. Students will learn how to generate appropriate results and be able to critically evaluate...
Points 15Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the...
Points 15 -
BUSAN201 Practical Business Analytics
In this paper students gain hands-on, practical experience in using a range of business analytics software tools and techniques.
Points 15This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...
Points 15This paper will introduce students to the cleaning, management, manipulation, visualisation and analysis of primary and secondary marketing data...
Points 15 -
BUSAN300 Management 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...
Points 15In this paper students gain hands-on experience in using a range of business analytics tools and techniques, with a particular focus on web-based...
Points 15This paper further develops students' data analytics mindset and builds competencies in quantitative analysis techniques. It focuses on data...
Points 15 -
BUSAN543 Applied Business Analytics
This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...
Points 30This paper explores the key management issues associated with big data. This includes understanding the types of big data encountered in...
Points 15In this paper, students will gain hands-on experience with various business analytics tools and techniques, particularly focusing on web-based...
Points 15This paper focuses on equipping students to analyse data to make required inferences and predictions, enabling businesses to make data-informed...
Points 15This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...
Points 15
2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 5 Jul 2025 01:00am