Entry requirements

Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or you have any questions, contact LIBF for advice.

Typical offer

  • Previous undergraduate study
    2:2 honours degree – or equivalent – from a recognised institution.
  • Work experience and professional qualifications
    They welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate relevant professional experience. However, it is important to note that work experience is not a requirement.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: Level 6.5 or above

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Have you ever wondered how data can shape the future of businesses in sectors like finance, healthcare, and academia? LIBF's MSc Business Intelligence degree course has the answers. Explore the intricacies of data warehousing, artificial intelligence, and more as you gain valuable insights into the world of business intelligence.

With a dedicated team of study coaches and career experts by your side, you'll receive the support you need to excel in your studies and prepare for a successful career. Best of all, you can study online, fitting learning around your busy schedule. So, if you're ready to take the next step towards a rewarding future, this course is for you.

Career Opportunities

From finance and healthcare to retail and technology, our MSc Business Intelligence degree gives you the skills to work anywhere where data-driven decisions are valued. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to positively impact business performance and growth, leveraging data for competitive advantage. So, what could your future career look like after completing your business intelligence master’s degree?

Business intelligence manager

Your MSc Business Intelligence degree equips you with the tools to analyse complex business scenarios, design strategic solutions and implement effective business intelligence systems. These essential skills are in high demand, and as a business intelligence manager, they will enable you to spearhead data-driven strategic planning and initiatives that optimise performance and foster growth.

Business systems analyst

An MSc Business Intelligence degree gives you an edge in understanding complex business systems, making you an asset to any organisation. As a business systems analyst, your analytical expertise will help you assess system requirements, design solutions, and apply your problem-solving skills to maximise business efficiency and effectiveness.

Big data engineer

As a big data engineer, your deep understanding of databases, data warehousing, and data modelling can be used to design and create large-scale data processing systems. Your expertise can help organisations make sense of their data and leverage it to drive business strategies and decisions.

Curriculum

Your journey on our MSc Business Intelligence degree will include mastering data query languages, exploring distributed database techniques and tackling real-world business scenarios using business intelligence strategies. By the end of your postgraduate degree, you'll be skilled in designing and implementing effective business intelligence solutions – ready to make an impact in any organisation, anywhere in the world.

Prepare to dive into the world of business intelligence, from understanding and applying its applications to evaluating methods for data modelling and storage.

This online postgraduate degree course includes the following modules:

Course Details

  • Business intelligence I
  • Relational and NoSQL databases
  • Advanced research method
  • Data query languages
  • Project: business intelligence
  • Data warehousing architecture types
  • Data modelling and reporting
  • Seminar: ethic and societal considerations in data management
  • Elective
  • Master thesis

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Fees and funding

UK students
£9750 a year full time

If you are a postgraduate student, you can apply for a non-means-tested loan. Master's Loans are accessible to UK or Irish national citizens under the age of 60, residing in England. (Different funding regulations apply in other parts of the UK.)

The Master's Loan can be used to cover your tuition fees and support your living expenses. The loan will be disbursed directly to your bank account in instalments throughout your studies. Repayment of the loan will commence only once you have completed your course and are earning above a specified threshold.

Learn how to apply for the Master's Loan on the UK Government website.

Application Timeline

After submitting your application, the review process might take up to 6 weeks. It is advisable to allow a minimum of 6 weeks between your student loan application submission and your preferred start date, enabling you to concentrate on your studies without any unnecessary hold-ups.

Additional Postgraduate Funding

Many postgraduate students are also eligible for our scholarships. Moreover, you may qualify for additional government support if you are:

- disabled

- a single parent

- experiencing financial hardship, or

- have children or adult dependents.

UK Postgraduate Scholarship (Academic and Working Professionals)

Award

If your application is approved, you will receive the scholarship directly into your bank account each academic year during the programme, as long as you continue to meet the requirements.

Amount

You will be awarded a total of £1,000 throughout the programme, regardless of whether you are studying full-time or part-time.

How to apply

You will be given the opportunity to apply for this scholarship when you apply for your postgraduate programme. You will need to submit a 300 to 500-word statement detailing how your academic background will contribute to your success in this degree, your career, or both.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    18 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    flexible
    24 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Study Advisers
Email
onlinedegrees@libf.ac.uk