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  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc: 12 months full-time

Course Description

This programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for expertise in business analytics across diverse academic backgrounds.

Completing this programme will prepare you for work as a business analyst. You'll be able to work across various functional areas and industries.

Key programme highlights include:

  • development of versatile business analytics skills, applicable across different domains.
  • exposure to a range of analytical tools and critical perspectives that inform sound business decision-making
  • hands-on experience managing real-life business analytics projects
  • an experiential learning approach based in real-world application and engagement with industry practices.

The programme is built upon three interconnected pillars:

Semester 1
Dive into the fundamentals of data science. You will acquire essential skills in statistics and programming. These skills are tailored for business analytics.

Semester 2
Gain a critical managerial perspective. You will explore business analytics projects and their effective management strategies.

Semester 3
Apply your knowledge in the real world. You will critically evaluate analytics in various business domains.

This culminates in an in-depth individual research or consultancy project. You'll delve into the practical application of business analytics.

We believe in a balanced approach that will enhance your employability. These building blocks will form a solid foundation. They will equip you with both technical expertise and project management skills. You'll not only focus on technical know-how, but also on its practical application.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent. Typically, you will have a business background and sufficient competence in statistics (eg probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) or a computing or mathematics/statistics background 

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities, please visit our website for further information and to apply.

Student Destinations

Upon completing our programme, you will be well-prepared to embark on a promising future. With a robust foundation in business analytics, you will become a sought-after professional. You will be able to lead data-driven innovations across various industries.

As a graduate, you can offer invaluable insights to organisations worldwide. The MSc in Business Analytics could lead to a range of analytics-related roles, such as:

  • business analysts
  • data scientists
  • consultants

These roles could cover a wide range of business and government sectors, including:

  • a wide spectrum of retail enterprises
  • professional services firms, such as solicitors and insurance companies
  • marketing and media-based businesses
  • pharmaceutical-based businesses
  • telecommunications companies
  • information technology-based organisations
  • consultancy firms
  • government and public services
  • educational institutions, including higher education

Module Details

Compulsory Modules  
Statistical Foundations of Business Analytics    10
Statistical Learning for Business Analytics    10
Data Management and Exploratory Data Analysis    10
Dissertation    60
Research Methods    20
Project Management    10
Realising value from digital business    10
Marketing Analytics    10
Data Analytics for Business Insights    10
Business Analytics Group Project    10
Operations Analytics    10
Artificial Intelligence in Business    10

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