Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Overview

Become a creative disruptor who seeks out change by studying our Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis / Bachelor of Applied Innovation. Learn to interpret and analyse businesss, predict patterns, and work with user-centred research. With these skills, you'll spot opportunity where others see chaos.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to business, technology, analysis and analytics, and apply those principles to inform and improve practice in a range of industry contexts
• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving business, technology, analysis and analytics problems that arise in business contexts
• apply critical thinking, reflection and judgment in the selection and application of the appropriate information systems- or information technology-related theories, frameworks and/or methods as part of the process to identify and propose solutions to organisational problems
• demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the professional and ethical issues, dilemmas and cultural sensitivities pertaining business, technology, analysis and analytics professional in a range of environments
• communicate and articulate clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and innovative ideas appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders and the organisational environment
• build on and continuously develop the intellectual independence to be critical and reflective learners, cognisant of new technologies and practices and their implications to business and social environments
• work in a self-reliant, independent and responsible manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate, particularly in a collaborative and team environment
• apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
• identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
• adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
• facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
• navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
• communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
• develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors

Career opportunities

The growing demand for information systems professionals who can provide business analytics and business analysis expertise while showing an aptitude towards the organisational environment and the ability to communicate with the business users means that graduates of this degree can enjoy career opportunities in the professional fields of business analysis, business analytics, solution architecture, project management or other fields where business analytics and business analysis-requisite skills and knowledge are highly valued.

The course also provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge and skills to undertake further learning at higher levels such as honours, graduate certificate or masters (by coursework) within the field of business analytics and business analysis and/or an area closely related to information systems and/or information technology.

Pairing this with innovation capabilities, roles may extend to innovation consultant, innovation lead, innovation analyst, strategic designer, creative producer, start-up founder, human-centred researcher, self-employed entrepreneur, product manager, transformation lead, innovation strategist and innovation manager.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis / Bachelor of Applied Innovation, students must complete 400 credit points:

• twelve [12] core units (150 credit points)
• eight [8] units from a Business Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• six [6] units from Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• four [4] units of other studies comprising of a minor, an advanced minor or electives (50 credit points)
   

Students may not complete more than 175 credit points (normally 14 units) at introductory level (e.g. INF1XXXX).

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.

Professional placements

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement through a competitive process. Please note that due to government regulation, international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising:

• twelve [12] core units (150 credit points)
• eight [8] units from a Business Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• six [6] units from Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• two [2] units comprising of electives (25 credit points)
• four [4] units from the Professional Placement co-major (100 credit points)

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising:

• twelve [12] core units (150 credit points)
• eight [8] units from a Business  Analytics and Analysis major (100 credit points)
• six [6] units from Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• three [3] units comprising of electives (37.5 credit points)
• two [2] units from the Professional Placement minor (50 credit points)

Maximum academic credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis / Bachelor of Applied Innovation is 250 credit points (normally 20 units) with a maximum of 100 credit points of core/major units from each discipline and 50 credit points of electives.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.