Master of Data Analytics

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Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CC53
First-year fee
$29,500 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
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Overview

CQUniversity's Master of Data Analytics will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of enterprise systems and analytics concepts. You will utilise various tools and techniques to assess the business environment and contribute to the development of technology-enabled solutions that support organisational objectives. 

By acquiring skills in data modelling, visualisation, and analysis, you will be able to identify and manage the changes required to implement information systems within organisational contexts. 

This course will equip you with the analytical abilities required to advance your career. You will focus on enterprise system solutions that enhance management and organisational performance by leveraging modern data analytics techniques. Additionally, you will deepen your understanding of operations, ethics, and management of enterprise information systems using contemporary data analytics tools and techniques. These capabilities will enable you to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to organisational effectiveness.

This course has been designed in alignment with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Core Body of Knowledge requirements for information and communications technology (ICT) professionals.

Study Experience

Discover more about your postgraduate data analytics degree, including practical work-integrated learning opportunities that will see you put theory into practice in real-world settings. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Experienced Teaching Team
  • Industry Accredited
  • Online or On-campus
  • Real-world Learning Facilities
  • Student Support
  • Study Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunities

On completion of this degree, you will be equipped to pursue or seek career advancement in roles such as the following:

  • business analyst
  • database administrator
  • information and communication technology (ICT) architect
  • ICT consultant
  • ICT customer support officer
  • ICT project manager
  • ICT support engineer
  • ICT support technician
  • systems administrator
  • systems analyst
  • web developer.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. 

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete 15 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (14 units)
  2. 2
    One elective unit

Core Units

You will study 14 units, including the first 13 listed below. You will then choose one elective from the following units:

  • Postgraduate ICT Internship (COIT20276)
  • Postgraduate ICT Capstone Project (COIT29228).
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Elective Units

You will select one elective unit from the units listed below.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

Browse course planners

Additional Information

Learned Society - Australian Computer Society

Core

The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.
https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/accredited-courses.html

Postgraduate ICT Internship - COIT20276

In your final term, you will have the option to undertake a 10-week internship. The internship will connect you with potential employers and advance your work readiness.

Postgraduate ICT Capstone Project - COIT29228

Alternatively, you can apply your knowledge gained over your course to an industry-relevant project. Capstone projects may be taken with your employer if other students can also participate in that project. This unit is taken in the last term of study, and you can also complete two other units in this same term. Due to accreditation conditions, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.

If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

Learn more about credit and RPL, including application timelines and the overall process.

This course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date.

Learn more about the offer process.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees. 

Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

Explore other study costs.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Check what you need to do to apply to study this course. 

Your Application Options

Follow These Steps

  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier
  3. 4
    Receiving an offer
    Find out more about how your application will be assessed, offer types and timelines for receiving and responding to an offer.

Extra Admission Information

Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.

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