Build a career helping businesses harness the power of data to drive innovation, optimise operations, and shape future success.
Study Business Analytics at Flinders and learn how to analyse data, identify trends and turn information into practical insights that support smarter business decisions.
With undergraduate and postgraduate Business Analytics courses available, you can start building your skills from the foundations or advance your expertise with further study in areas such as data analytics, predictive modelling, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and business intelligence.
Flinders offers South Australia’s only undergraduate degree in Business Analytics, alongside postgraduate study options including the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, Master of Business Analytics and MBA (Business Analytics).
Develop skills that can be applied across industries including finance, healthcare, technology, marketing, consulting and government, where organisations increasingly need professionals who can turn complex data into meaningful business insights.
+26%
Projected growth for Business and Systems Analyst roles in Australia
*May 2025 to May 2035. Jobs and Skills Australia.
Study options
Bachelor of
Business Analytics
Only bachelor of its kind in Sth Australia
Duration: 3 years
Study South Australia’s only undergraduate degree dedicated to Business Analytics and build the skills to turn data into better business decisions.
This program equips you with the skills to analyse complex data, identify trends, and make strategic business decisions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the latest analytical tools and techniques, preparing you for a dynamic career in various industries.
Why study Business Analytics at Flinders?
Real-world experiences
At Flinders Business School, you'll undertake Work-Integrated Learning and Industry placement programs. Develop practical skills in Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, AI and machine learning to turn data into business insights.
High demand job growth
Business analytics skills are increasingly sought after across industries, with strong projected growth in roles such as management and organisation analysts and ICT business analysts.
Connect with industry
Complete up to 36 weeks of supervised practical experience through industry projects, placement and the Business Analytics Consulting Project, with opportunities to engage with the Factory of the Future.
No technical background required
Build your analytics capability from the foundations, with a course designed for students from a range of study and professional backgrounds.
What our students say
- William Khalim
- Sopanha Chin
- Ann Ipe
"This course may sound complex, however if you are interested in IT and business, this is the perfect course to choose. You will learn how and why a decision in business is formed and its impact to the future of the business."
William Khalim
Bachelor of Business Analytics
“I found the Master of Business Analytics ideal for becoming career-ready, as it brings together both business and analytics. The subjects combine theory with practical learning, where I had opportunities to work in groups on real-world industry challenges and apply tools such as Excel, SQL, Python and BI alongside statistical and business insights. The program also offers industry placement and leadership-focused study, providing opportunities to build industry experience and develop broader leadership skills.”
Sopanha Chin
Master of Business Analytics
"I wanted to do more than simply work in a business. I wanted to understand how businesses are managed, how strategic decisions are made, and how technology can drive growth and innovation. That motivated me to pursue an MBA in Business Analytics.”
Ann Rachel Ipe
MBA (Business Analytics)
Teaching staff
Our incredible teaching and research staff within Business Analytics are experts in their professions and well-connected to industry.
Dr Lin Han holds a PhD in Business Analytics, with her doctoral research focused on financial risk analytics and management in electricity markets.
She has taught a variety of subjects in Business Analytics, Finance and Econometrics. Lin also has extensive industry experience across the energy, finance, and consulting sectors, where she has applied advanced statistical and data science techniques to support data-driven decision-making.
Lin's research interests focus on energy economics, financial econometrics and business analytics, including the fields of energy market analytics, forecasting and simulation, renewable energy transition, energy trading, network analysis and risk management.
Dr Ehsan Abedin is a Lecturer in Business Analytics at Flinders University, where he completed his PhD in Computing and Information Systems. His doctoral research focused on developing a predictive model to assess the credibility of online consumer reviews.
Ehsan is passionate about applying analytical techniques to tackle real-world challenges. He specialises in integrating data science methods with information systems theories within the business sector.
He invites others to join him on this exciting journey, exploring how data-driven insights can lead to innovative solutions and effective problem-solving in today's fast-paced world.
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