Your career in Data Science starts at Bond
The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they're on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond's exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
Data analytics technologies and techniques are widely used in commercial industries to enable organizations to make more-informed business decisions. In today's marketplace, it is not enough to gather information and crunch numbers; you must know how to apply that data to real-life scenarios in a way that will impact behaviour. Designed for international students who wish to study via a two semester model and spread out their degree to allow time to travel, work or take a break, this three year means you will study during the January and September semesters of each year only and can complete the Bachelor of Business Data Analytics degree over three years rather than the usual two.
About the program
The Bachelor of Business Data Analytics (3 Year Program) program is focused on using data analytics techniques to improve business decision making. It is a quantitative program, combining elements of statistics, computing, big data and machine learning.
The Bachelor of Business Data Analytics (3 Year Program) is taught via smaller classes for personalised attention and unparalleled access to facilities like the Bond University Business School’s Big Data Centre. Show more
The Bachelor of Business Data Analytics (3 Year Program) program is focused on using data analytics techniques to improve business decision making. It is a quantitative program, combining elements of statistics, computing, big data and machine learning.
The Bachelor of Business Data Analytics (3 Year Program) is taught via smaller classes for personalised attention and unparalleled access to facilities like the Bond University Business School’s Big Data Centre. The program develops students’ skills in the development and understanding of analytics and analytic techniques and focuses on how these techniques can be used to solve real-world business problems and better inform evidence-based decision making.
Employment opportunities include working in business as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, or statistics consultant. Show less
| Mode | On Campus and Remote Multi-modal delivery with classes designed to support and engage all learners regardless of physical location. |
| Duration | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Bachelors Degree |
| Study area | Business and Commerce |
| Program code | BN-10038 |
| CRICOS code | 0101007 |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
The Bachelor of Business Data Analytics program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:
View the Program structure and sequence plans page for all semesters of commencement.
University core subjects (3)
- CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication
- CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership
- CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse
Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
Required subjects (15)
- ACCT11-100 Accounting Principles
- ACSC12-200 Mathematical Statistics
- DTSC11-100 Business Analytics Coding
- DTSC12-200 Data Science
- DTSC13-300 Infrastructure for Data Analytics
- DTSC13-301 Applied Machine Learning
- DTSC13-302 Statistical Learning and Regression Models
- ECON11-100 Principles of Economics
- ECON12-200 Linear Models and Applied Econometrics
- FINC11-101 Fundamentals of Finance
- MKTG11-100 Marketing
- STAT11-112 Quantitative Methods
- Alternate Choice Projects: Choose 1 subject from the following options:
- Alternate Choice Analytics: Choose 2 subjects from the following options:
Business Minor (4)
Students must select 1 minor from the following list. Business minors.
- Accounting;
- Economics;
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation;
- Finance;
- Management;
- Marketing;
A list of Minors is available here
Electives (2)
Students can choose up to 20 Credit Points of General Elective Subjects (20cp).
- General elective – A subject that may be chosen from any subject on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.
Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use one or more of your elective subjects or part of a Major to have international experiences or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.
- Study Tour
The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject). - Business Internship
The Internship requires a 2.0 GPA and approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre. - Individual Study Topic
The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires the Program Director's approval.
Important note for first semester students
You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]
The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
Semester program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $21,040* per semester average
- Students commencing study in 2022: $21,040* per semester average
Total program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $126,240
- Students commencing study in 2022: $126,240
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.
Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.
* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Entry score for 2021 entry
| Min ATAR | Min OP | Min IB |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 10 | 28 |
Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2020.
Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.
2022 Year 12 entry
In a disrupted world, Year 12 students have shown incredible resilience in adapting to the ongoing challenges presented by the events of recent years. Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2022 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Find out more.
International Secondary School students
For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Alternative entry pathways
For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:
- Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
- Bond University Diploma programs
- Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
- Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
- Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
- Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.
For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.