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Business Analyst careers are in high demand across every industry
Step into a sector set to grow by 23% in the next five years. Your skills will be essential in most industries, including finance, healthcare, IT, government and education. You’ll be on the path to an exciting career, like one of these:
Business Analyst
Business Analysts review and analyse business processes, create efficiencies, lead project teams, and communicate technical information back to the business. By bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders, Business Analysts ensure projects align with company goals and deliver outcomes.
Management Consultant
Management Consultants offer strategic advice to enhance the financial and operational performance of their clients’ organisations. They also assist in developing skills that the organisation may lack, ensuring a well-rounded approach to business improvement.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024 | Seek Australia, 2025
Business Intelligence Analyst
Analyses large datasets, develops predictive models, and provides actionable insights to improve business processes.
Study: Minor in FinTech
Market Research Analyst
Conducts research to understand market conditions, customer preferences, and the competitive landscape.
Study: Minor in Marketing
Systems Analyst
Evaluates business processes and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Study: Minor om Finance, Applied Economics or Management
Business Development Manager
Drives business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, building client relationships, and developing strategies to expand a company’s reach and revenue.
Study: Minor in Management, Marketing, Event Management or Tourism
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Chief Analytics Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Director Technology & Systems
- Data Architect
- Data Manager
What will you study to start your career in business analytics?
Study a variety of core topics and electives and get hands-on experience with professional placements.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics and associated combined degree options may meet the educational requirements to apply for professional membership with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
Applied Economics
FinTech
International Business
Management
Marketing
Event Management
Sport Management
Tourism
Business analytics vs data analytics
When you hear the terms "business analytics" and "data analytics," they might sound similar, but they serve different purposes, especially when you’re looking at courses we offer here at Flinders University.
So, which data career matches your ambition?
Whether you see yourself shaping business strategy or mastering the technology behind the data, Flinders University offers the support, tools, and expertise to help you succeed in the path you choose.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Connect with industry.
Build your network with guest lecturers, built-in industry placement and earn certifications from top organisations while you study.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Business analytics is the practice of using data and statistical methods to gain insights and make informed decisions in a business setting. Every business collects data, whether it's sales data, customer feedback, website traffic, player performance, etc.
A business analytics degree is not significantly harder or easier than most others. An occasional challenge in business analytics programs is being exposed to unfamiliar areas of study. The field combines statistics, technology, programming, and business studies. Not many students have expertise in all these areas.
Business Analysts are not involved in coding or programming; programmers are responsible for it. Business Analysts work on functional testing, requirements development, and management.
Maths is crucial in business analytics because the close relationship between business analytics and mathematics is what helps an analyst to excel in this realm. A robust understanding of mathematical foundations like probability and statistics are important to understand and analyse large data sets.
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The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.40 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 73.35 | 77.78 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 65.50 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 46 | 34% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5% |
| Work and life experience | 11 | 8% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 37 | 28% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | 2% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 13% |
| International Students | 18 | 13% |
| All students | 134 | 100% |
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