Bachelor of Business Analytics with the degree of Bachelor of Security Studies

Business analysts experts at extracting value from data help businesses better understand their consumers, innovate, reduce their risk and maximise opportunities. Security professionals authorities in risk management, emergency response and law enforcement are adept at meeting the needs of the rapidly changing and complex security sector.

This double degree which combines security analysis with advanced skills in quantitative analysis, business information systems and database programming will provide you with the skills to draw valuable insights from big data sources and answer some of today's most difficult questions in security and business.

Key Features

• You'll acquire an integrated body of core technical knowledge relating to business analytics and information systems, as well as their applications within a business environment.
• You'll develop the practical skills in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation you need for effective security analysis in government and business.
• You'll use real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges.
• You'll gain experience in operational planning, innovation and policy evaluation by using scenario exercises and dynamic simulations.
• You can complete two degrees with only one additional year of study.

Suitable For

Those interested in business, information technology, and security and wish to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities to work in these diverse areas.

Professions

• Behavioural forecaster
• Business analyst
• Business process improvement specialist
• Business process modelling consultant
• Data analyst
• Intelligence analyst
• Policy adviser
• Policy analyst
• Policy officer
• Security analyst
• Security consultant

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.