MBA with specialism in Business Analytics (online)

Entry requirements

Typically, you will hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

However, at EBS we are proud to make transformative education accessible to diverse communities and individuals across the world, therefore, we offer a performance-based admissions pathway onto our MSc and MBA programmes. This means that we provide a pathway to entry into our MSc and MBA programmes, even if you don’t meet the suggested entry requirements above. You will simply be required to enrol in and successfully pass three courses on your desired MSc or MBA programme (of which one must be a core course) before progressing to complete the full qualification.

What does this mean? No matter your pathway to entry (direct or through performance-based admission), there is no need to complete an application form before enrolling. To begin your journey with us, simply click on 'Enrol Now’, follow the instructions to enter your personal details, select your desired courses, and make your initial payment. Find more information in the FAQs.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

The flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics from Edinburgh Business School is designed to equip you with the quantitative tools and analytical skills to help organisations optimise their operations.

Our programme will emphasise the use of data to inform decision-making processes, allowing you to make informed and strategic decisions as well as understand the technical aspects of analytics and how to apply these skills in real-world business scenarios.

Guided by experienced faculty, you will study nine courses that will help you build your analytical management toolkit to advance your career. Learn to utilise data for informed decision-making and set yourself up for leadership positions within your organisation. Our curriculum is not merely theoretical - it's a guide through real-world challenges. This programme is not just about obtaining a degree; it's about empowering yourself with the tools to lead in the modern business world, where data is the driving force behind strategic business decisions.

Information for international students

If English is not the applicant’s first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above.

Applicants who have previously successfully completed courses delivered in the medium of English language may be considered and will be required to provide documentary evidence of this. Examples would be secondary school education or undergraduate degree course. A minimum of at least one year of full time study (or equivalent) in the medium of English language will be required.

We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your master’s course:

• 20 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5)
• 14 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.0 with minimum of 5.0 in writing and no skill lower than 4.5)
• 10 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0)
• 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)

Fees and funding

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