Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
The Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics is a three-year interdisciplinary degree that equips students with advanced skills in data analytics, computing, statistics, and social science. Designed for those seeking careers in data-informed decision-making across finance, health, national security, and social policy, this program addresses the global shortage of analytics professionals.
Domestic applicants must meet a minimum ATAR of 90 or International Baccalaureate score of 33. Applicants are assessed on completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent, English language proficiency, and any program-specific requirements. International applicants must have completed a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study and meet equivalent selection rank requirements. All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency.
The program comprises 144 units across three years, including 54 units of compulsory core courses: Relational Databases, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Population Analysis, Foundations of Social Research, Data for Decision Making, Online Research Methods, Graphical Data Analysis, and Statistical Learning. Students complete 6 units each from programming courses (Problem Solving or Programming for Scientists), structured programming, mathematics/statistics (Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, or Regression Modelling), and social science electives. The curriculum includes a minimum of 12 units of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses and 48 units of elective study, allowing specialization in computing, statistics, social science, or interdisciplinary areas.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership positions globally. The program is offered by the ANU College of Systems and Society and combines expertise across computing, statistics, and social science disciplines. ANU's commitment to research-led education ensures students receive exposure to leading-edge research and best practices in data analytics, preparing them for high-demand careers in data-informed decision-making.
BADAN graduates are in high demand across multiple sectors including finance, health, national security, and social policy. The degree prepares students for careers as data analysts, business intelligence professionals, policy analysts, research scientists, and decision-making specialists. Graduates develop skills in advanced data analytics methods, policy and business decision-making, and communication of complex analytical outcomes to diverse audiences, positioning them for leadership roles in data-driven organizations.
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