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Business Data Sciences is the study of methods for organising, modelling and analysing large and complex data relevant for businesses, governments or other organisations. The information gleaned from the data analysis is intended to improve business decisions and inform policies.
The program provides a strong technical background in mathematics, statistics, computer science and economics. The Business Data Science major enables a student to specialise further in econometrics and business applications and to choose from electives across economics and business disciplines as well as specialised courses in mathematics, statistics and computer science.
The program and this major open a pathway to exciting careers in data science with applications to economics and business. Any organisation interested in insights from data about consumer choices, online searches and numerous other monitored or surveyed activities requires a team to model and analyse this data and to inform evidence-based decisions and policies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
International ATAR
85.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.5
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
11.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
32.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1210.0
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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