Course Overview

About This Course

Deliver accurate forecasts, observe patterns, and extract meaningful insights that will drive value for your team or business.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

12-course Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy:

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a business or related discipline
OR an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience
OR successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics or the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Note: If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline

16-course Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy:

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12-course master's, you may have the opportunity to enrol in the 16-course master's

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

7 careers you can have in data (and how much they pay) — The world is awash with data: about 2.5 quintillion bytes per day. And it needs data professionals to organise and analyse all that information.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Data Science & Analytics courses does RMIT Online offer?

RMIT Online offers a range of Data Science & Analytics study options including Future Skills short courses such as Business Analytics and Visualisation, Business Analytics with SQL and Python, and Marketing Analytics and Insights; Future Skills bundles such as the Business Analytics bundle; and postgraduate degrees including the Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, and the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy.

How much do the postgraduate Data Science & Analytics programs cost?

The Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science and the Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics are each priced at AU$17,760 (2026 total), while the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy is AU$35,520 (2026 annual).

How long does it take to complete the postgraduate Data Science & Analytics programs?

The Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science is an 8-month intensive part-time program, the Online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is part-time over 8 months, and the Online Master of Business Analytics and AI Strategy comprises 12 courses (2 years part-time) or 16 courses (2.7 years part-time).

When do the Data Science & Analytics courses start?

Many of the Future Skills short courses have a start date of 15 June 2026, while the AI Programming with Python short course starts 29 June 2026. The postgraduate programs are listed with a July intake.

What do students say about RMIT Online's Data Science & Analytics courses?

One student, Chloe Stranger, a Business Analytics Bundle student, said: 'If you are someone who recognises a gap in your skills, and are looking for a job in financial services, then I highly recommend taking RMIT Online courses. Or even if you're just looking to upskill, RMIT Online has a wide range of courses to cater to your education needs.'

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $160,000 per year

Career Paths

Data ScientistData AnalystBusiness Intelligence (BI) AnalystMachine Learning EngineerData Engineer

Key Skills

Programming in Python and R for data analysis, modelling, and automationSQL and database querying for data extraction and managementMachine learning algorithm development and model trainingStatistical analysis and hypothesis testingData visualisation using tools such as Tableau and Power BI

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