MSc Business Intelligence - Online
Entry requirements
Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or you have any questions, contact LIBF for advice.
Typical offer
- Previous undergraduate study
2:2 honours degree – or equivalent – from a recognised institution. - Work experience and professional qualifications
They welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate relevant professional experience. However, it is important to note that work experience is not a requirement.
English language requirements
- IELTS: Level 6.5 or above
Months of entry
Anytime
Course content
Have you ever wondered how data can shape the future of businesses in sectors like finance, healthcare, and academia? LIBF's MSc Business Intelligence - Online degree course has the answers. Explore the intricacies of data warehousing, artificial intelligence, and more as you gain valuable insights into the world of business intelligence.
With a dedicated team of study coaches and career experts by your side, you'll receive the support you need to excel in your studies and prepare for a successful career. Best of all, you can study online, fitting learning around your busy schedule. So, if you're ready to take the next step towards a rewarding future, this course is for you.
Career Opportunities
From finance and healthcare to retail and technology, our MSc Business Intelligence - Online degree gives you the skills to work anywhere where data-driven decisions are valued. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to positively impact business performance and growth, leveraging data for competitive advantage. So, what could your future career look like after completing your business intelligence master’s degree?
Potential career paths and salary expectations* in the UK for graduates with a degree in data:
- Data Analyst: £34,597
Utilize tools such as Python and data visualization to interpret data, aiding organizations in decision-making across sectors like investment banking and social science.
- Business Intelligence Analyst: £40,966
Transform raw data into actionable insights through data visualization, enhancing business performance and aiding in decision-making.
- Data Analyst Manager: £43,106
Lead a team of data analysts, ensuring effective data interpretation while incorporating tools such as machine learning and linear algebra in data science projects.
- Data Security Specialist: £48,322
Safeguard sensitive information from security threats by managing and securing data systems, an essential role in industries like healthcare and finance.
- Data Scientist: £51,194
Apply advanced techniques like machine learning, deep learning, and Python programming to analyze complex datasets and develop solutions.
- Data Engineer: £54,971
Design and construct systems for data generation and pipelines, emphasizing data architecture, feature engineering, and collaboration with machine learning and AI.
- Business Intelligence Manager: £56,845
Manage the deployment of business intelligence strategies, using data visualization, analytics, and reporting tools to enhance company performance.
- Data Analytics Manager: £56,848
Oversee data analytics teams, utilizing Python programming, data visualization, and advanced statistics to drive strategic decision-making.
- Lead Data Scientist: £63,043
Employ deep learning, machine learning, and neural networks to create predictive models and spearhead data science initiatives.
- Head of Data: £71,517
Direct the entire data strategy of an organization, overseeing data science, data management, and analytics operations, typically requiring expertise in machine learning and computer science.
*Salary information sourced from uk.indeed.com and accurate as of October 2024.
Curriculum
Your journey on our MSc Business Intelligence degree will include mastering data query languages, exploring distributed database techniques and tackling real-world business scenarios using business intelligence strategies. By the end of your postgraduate degree, you'll be skilled in designing and implementing effective business intelligence solutions – ready to make an impact in any organisation, anywhere in the world.
Prepare to dive into the world of business intelligence, from understanding and applying its applications to evaluating methods for data modelling and storage.
This online postgraduate degree course includes the following modules:
Course Details
- Business intelligence I
- Relational and NoSQL databases
- Advanced research method
- Data query languages
- Project: business intelligence
- Data warehousing architecture types
- Data modelling and reporting
- Seminar: ethic and societal considerations in data management
- Elective
- Master thesis
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Fees and funding
Education is an important investment – in yourself and in your future – and we believe it’s an investment that should be accessible to all. Our online degrees offer a cost-effective route to accomplishing your educational objectives, as opposed to traditional on-campus studies. Demonstrating our dedication to inclusivity, we provide financial assistance such as scholarships and flexible payment choices.
As an LIBF student, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship if your net household income is less than £3,500 a month. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees.
You will also receive a free iPad to aid your studies.
If you're a postgraduate student, you have the option to apply for a non-means-tested Master's Loan. This loan is available to UK or Irish citizens under the age of 60 who live in England. (Note that different funding rules apply in other parts of the UK.) The Master's Loan can be used to pay for your tuition fees and help with living expenses. The loan will be disbursed directly to your bank account in instalments throughout your studies. Repayment of the loan begins only after you have completed your course and are earning above a certain threshold.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible24 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Study Advisers
- onlinedegrees@libf.ac.uk