Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Gain the expertise to make data-driven, evidence-based decisions for transformation growth in business with our two-year MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice programme.

In an evolving digital world, the significance of data technology in business is as important as ever. Employers worldwide are actively seeking graduates equipped with a unique blend of business acumen, data analytics skills, and the ability to effectively communicate insights.

During this degree, you’ll learn about the theory and practice behind analytics, so you'll be positioned to make informed strategic, evidence-based business decisions that drive success in the complex landscape of the business world.

You’ll learn about key concepts of Big Data and analytics and their use in management decision-making. You’ll also learn about management consultancy and financial reporting.

You’ll explore the theory and methods of social network analysis as they relate to organisational behaviour, leadership and entrepreneurship.

This programme is centred on employability and professional career readiness. If the first year is completed at an appropriate level, you'll progress to year two. The second year allows you to embark on a year-long company placement which will help you to develop and reflect on your learning in a workplace setting.

We work closely with our industry advisory board of business leaders to identify current skill gaps faced by organisations and ensure that our course content and teaching are aligned with industry needs. As a result, you’ll develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.

There are several core elements of this MSc programme that will set you apart in the corporate world, these include the core skills you will gain in our Business Analytics course followed by our research-led Big Data Analytics course, the Network Analysis course and a new course in Management Consultancy.

Fees and funding

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

View our full range of postgraduate scholarships.