CMCE10002 Foundations of Business Analytics
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- 30% group work
Is CMCE10002 hard?
CMCE10002: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why businesses invest in data analytics, how they manage data, and the ethical issues that come with it.
After it you can
- See how analytics is used across marketing, finance, HR and operations
- Choose a sensible way to collect and analyse business data
- Spot the social and ethical risks of using data
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Business analyst, Business process designer, Change management specialist, Construction manager, Logistics/project manager, Management consultant, Manager of business process improvement, Project manager, Human resources manager
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Tests 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is CMCE10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CMCE10002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CMCE10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Tests 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%.
- Can I take CMCE10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after CMCE10002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example BUSA20001.
- Can I rate CMCE10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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