Pathway + Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Analytics

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you'll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics - developed and refined in consultation with industry - will provide you with skills in data visualisation, and statistical and analytical tools. You'll also gain a solid understanding of the context of organisational problems from managerial, financial and human perspectives, so you can make informed and insightful decisions.

Key features

Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills

Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct

Study in flexible open classroom spaces that can be used for a wide range of teaching and learning activities. Apply your skills to a real-world setting

Undertake a research methods project in your final year to apply your data analytics methodology in a real-world setting. Study at a globally recognised institution

Study at a business school that's accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Career Outcomes

Professions

Applications modeller or developer

Arts manager

Behavioural forecaster

Business manager

Business or venture analyst

Business process improvement specialist

Business process modelling consultant

Consumer insights specialist

Data analyst

Entrepreneur

Game designer

IT planning manager

Intelligence and security specialist

Journalist

Lobbyist

Management consultant

Market or social researcher

Project manager

Radio producer or presenter

Employers

Banks and financial institutions

Business analysis firms

Consulting firms

Government agencies and departments

Information technology companies

Insurance firms

Legal service providers

Media, creative or communications agencies

Multinational corporations

Museums

NGOs

Private and public-sector organisations

Public service

Regulatory authorities

Research institutes

Start-ups

Universities

Utilities companies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

098526D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$37,900.00 (21,07,312) per year
2025 Fees: Bachelor of Business Analytics - AUD $45,100

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

  • A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
  • A recognised university Foundation course
  • A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
  • At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs