Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University's online MSc Business Analytics degree will give you the skills most highly valued by today's employers who increasingly seek graduates with the decision skills to inform and manage transformational change, including the use of data driven, evidence-based approaches to management decision-making in complex business environments.
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we want to ensure that our programme is as flexible as possible to accommodate your needs. Therefore, we've made it possible for you to study anytime, anywhere. We believe this flexibility will enable you to achieve your educational goals without compromising your other commitments.
Typically, you will hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. However, we run a performance-based admissions process which means that you can begin your studies even if you don't meet these requirements. Download the prospectus for more information on performance-based entry and the enrolment process.
Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated at university level previously in the English language, must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.
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The MSc Business Analytics is designed to equip you with the decision skills you need to develop and excel as an effective leader and manager of transformational change in an era of Big Data and rapid innovation.
The degree comprises of six core courses, one optional course, and a reflective portfolio. Courses are assessed by a Final Online Assessment.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Core
Business Analytics
Network Analysis
Big Data Analytics for Business
Delivering Successful Projects
Business Consultancy
Financial Decision Making
Business Analytics Reflective Portfolio
Optional
Performance Management for Business
Strategic Change Management
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