Enhance your professional experience with a Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics from a world-leading ERP systems (SAP) education provider. Victoria University is one of the world's leading institutions in ERP systems (SAP) education as recognised by industry, SAP and academia. Our Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics is tailored to professionals with base of significant relevant experience, but who do not yet have a bachelor’s degree. You'll study foundational business analytics units that build on key business systems and processes. In response to contemporary business challenges, you'll learn to use business analytics techniques and SAP technology to solve information problems. This practical knowledge feeds into effective, complex decision-making that you can apply in a range of professional contexts. The Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics offers a pathway to postgraduate business analytics studies: Master of Business Analytics Master of Business Analytics (Professional) Careers We live in an era where information and data are central to business. Our Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics – with its SAP component – gives you the knowledge needed for entry roles in SAP and business analytics. According to Accenture, there are more than 40,000 SAP professionals worldwide, with more roles requiring SAP expertise than any other systems integrator. Our course prepares you for the following roles: SAP-related fields analytics business intelligence business analysis information prediction financial, logistics, HR, and supply-chain analysis. Course structure To attain the award of Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics, students must successfully complete the following: 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) core units 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) elective unit from the list provided (unit offering is subject to availability). Students planning to continue onto Masters study are strongly recommended to take BMO6630, Business Research Methods as their elective unit. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Systems practice. 2. Justify and interpret theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of authentic business problems in contemporary Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Systems. 3. Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge in creative decision making. 4. Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of technical or management functions in response to contemporary and future business challenges. 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of Business Intelligence and Business Analytics and associated Information Systems in the support of complex problem solving and management decision making. 6. Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences. 7. Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st century work team, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner. 8. Analyse and evaluate research findings applicable to business environments.