B4008 Graduate Certificate of Analytics
Faculty of Business and Economics
Graduate Certificate of Analytics (B4008) is a 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Monash Online. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Campus
- Monash Online
- Online
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
In this online course you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and tools in analytics, and gain key skills required to use data to make informed business decisions. As part of this graduate certificate, you will complete units in python programming, data science and statistical data modelling.
This course is perfect if you are wanting to upskill and develop a deeper understanding of data-backed decision making. You will be introduced to analytics skills at an advanced graduate level, with an opportunity to continue into the Master’s degree if you want to proceed with further study.
Course structure
Core studies24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises four units where you be introduced to analytic principles and skills at an advanced graduate level.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 24 credit points.
You must complete the following four units (24 credit points)
- LEO5310 Data exploration, visualisation, and information design
- LEO5311 Quantitative analysis and data modelling
- LEO5312 Data reporting, presentation, and dashboards
- LEO5104 Enterprise analytics
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
be critical and creative scholars who:
- produce innovative solutions to problems
apply research skills to business challenges
communicate effectively and perceptively
- produce innovative solutions to problems
- 2
be responsible and effective global citizens who:
- engage in an internationalised world
- exhibit cross-cultural competence
- demonstrate ethical values
- 3
apply the core principles and approaches to data analytics in a business context
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
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Progression to further studies
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Analytics will be eligible for admission at entry point 2 into the Master of Analytics (B6028).
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate diploma or master's course in the Faculty of Business and Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements.
Other information
In this online course you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and tools in analytics, and gain key skills required to use data to make informed business decisions. As part of this graduate certificate, you will complete units in python programming, data science and statistical data modelling.
This course is perfect if you are wanting to upskill and develop a deeper understanding of data-backed decision making. You will be introduced to analytics skills at an advanced graduate level, with an opportunity to continue into the Master’s degree if you want to proceed with further study.
Common questions
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Analytics?
At Monash Online.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Analytics units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.