Business Analytics (MSc)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in an appropriate discipline. We also welcome applicants with an ordinary degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience in a managerial role.

International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our MSc in Business Analytics covers a range of topics essential for understanding and leveraging data in business contexts. You will graduate with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of the following areas:

• Data analytics and visualisation - learning how to analyse and visualise data using tools like Python or R;
• Big data technologies – gaining understanding of the technologies that enable the management and analysis of large datasets.
• Soft systems methodology – exploring methodologies for addressing complex business problems involving multiple stakeholders.
• Business fundamentals – covering the core tenets of business and management such as finance and strategy for managers.
• Contemporary issues for business and society - learning about key challenges that business and society face and refining your critical insight, preparing you to become a successful business analytics leader in our fast-changing, global ecosystem.
• Consulting and project management - developing skills in managing projects and consulting within business analytics contexts.

Additionally, you will:

• Experience the benefits of your ‘Capstone’ choice – you will have a choice between three ‘Capstone’ options, including (1) creating your own business, (2) consulting for a real business on a high-level problem, or (3) undertaking your own specialised research dissertation. Each of these options are designed to build your skills, knowledge, and employability.
• Build your confidence – you will develop and nurture your confidence, as well as your decision-making abilities.
• Receive the optimum balance of theory and practice - you will gain an excellent academic underpinning along with opportunities to develop real-life, practical experience, giving you an employability edge upon graduation.