GPGEN1502 Business Statistics
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the role of statistics in business and research and develop foundational knowledge and skills in the appropriate use of a range of statistical techniques. The course introduces spread sheeting with an emphasis on the use of Excel as a statistical tool. Students develop core knowledge and applied skills in the following areas: descriptive statistics, elementary probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, statistical inference, simple linear regression and correlation, forecasting and time series and index numbers. This course has been designed to incorporate additional learning hours to support students academic and study skill development.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.