International Business with Data Analytics

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

(a) have gained (i) a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body or from an institution or another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard, or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and,

(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); the minimum English language requirements for non-native English speakers, are IELTS 6.0 (with no contributing band at less than 5.5). or, as an alternative to

(a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b):

(c) in exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The MSc International Business with Data Analytics (MScIB-DA) is an interdisciplinary programme bringing together the fundamentals of international business with an in-depth grounding in data analytics. The curriculum will provide students with the core knowledge of all aspects international business as well as how data is used to solve real business problem. You will develop a unique set of research skills allowing them to prepare, analyse and use data providing deeper and meaningful insights focusing on key international business issues.

The MScIB-DA and is designed for future leaders, managers, consultants and entrepreneurs and their role as global citizens. Our experienced teaching team at Ulster University Magee campus will encourage and support you to develop and experience a wide range of learning, research and personal development to develop you professionally. The programme will also provide you with the opportunity to conceive, design and implement satisfactorily a substantial research project within the broad subject area of international business.

The MScIB-DA is offered full-time and part-time basis at the Magee campus and Distance Learning, and as such it attracts a variety of students with different educational needs: graduates from all disciplines wishing to pursue a career in international business, professionals and business practitioners, wishing to upskill, improve career options and develop expertise in a rapidly developing and constantly evolving global business environment. We are proud that the MScIB-DA attracts international students keen to pursue careers in this field.

Information for international students

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.