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Study Details: MSc: 12 months full-time
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:
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.
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
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:
These roles could cover a wide range of business and government sectors, including:
Compulsory Modules
Statistical Foundations of Business Analytics
Statistical Learning for Business Analytics
Data Management and Exploratory Data Analysis
Dissertation
Research Methods
Project Management
Realising value from digital business
Marketing Analytics
Data Analytics for Business Insights
Business Analytics Group Project
Operations Analytics
Artificial Intelligence in Business
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