Business Statistics

Postgraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5015
Course ID icon
Course ID
202985
Campus icon
Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
George Mihaylov
Course level icon
Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to both basic and advanced analytical tools for business disciplines. Beginning with simple statistical methods, the course builds to more robust analytical techniques such as multivariate linear regression. Emphasis is placed on theoretical understanding of concepts as well as the application of key methodologies used by industry. This course also aims to promote a critical perspective on the use of statistical and econometric information.

  • Descriptive Statistics and Probability Theory 
  • Central Limit Theorem and Applications
  • Regression and Time Series

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply statistical and probability theory to solve problems in context
  • Simulate and analyse the relationship between statistical theory and statistical applications
  • Construct and evaluate confidence intervals and hypothesis tests
  • Generate, critique, and revise regression models to test for complex relationships between variables

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 26528
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A
Class number
Class number 26527
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A/B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A/B
Class number
Class number 26526
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A
Class number
Class number 26525
Section
Section SE05
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A/B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13A/B
Class number
Class number 26534
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
Class number
Class number 26533
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-19
Class number
Class number 26532
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 May - 28 May Thursday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-21
Class number
Class number 26531
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
Class number
Class number 26530
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57882
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 4050A-B
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 4050A-B
Class number
Class number 57881
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A/B
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A/B
Class number
Class number 57888
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-19
Class number
Class number 57887
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-19
Class number
Class number 57886
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
Class number
Class number 57885
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
Class number
Class number 57884
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Fee calculator

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.