Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analytics (GC-APBUSA) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:

  • completed an undergraduate degree of 3 or 4 years. and
  • Two years of documented full-time professional work experience (or part time equivalent) 

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

Students who achieve a WAM of 65% or higher in this degree may progress to the Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Analytics or the Master of Applied Business Analytics.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance; and
  • the work experience

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board Rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7.0+ is required. International students must demonstrate proficiency in English either through IELTS score (minimum score requirement of 7.0 overall with no individual score less than 7) or TOEFL IBT score (minimum of 94, and a written score minimum of 27 and no band less than 24), or Pearson Test of English score (minimum of 72 and no communicative skill below 65, or Cambridge English Advanced (minimum of 185 and no communicative skill below 185).

Note:

GMAT scores may be required if a University of Melbourne credit average equivalence is difficult to obtain.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 19 March 2025