Business Analytics with Professional Practice (MSc)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a UK honours degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in an appropriate discipline. We also welcome applicants with an ordinary degree who can show a period of relevant post-graduation work experience in a managerial role.

International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.

Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our MSc Business Analytics covers a range of topics essential for understanding and leveraging data in business contexts. You will graduate with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of:

• Data analytics and visualisation - learning how to analyse and visualise data using tools like Python or R.
• Big data technologies – gaining understanding of the technologies that enable the management and analysis of large datasets.
• Soft systems methodology – exploring methodologies for addressing complex business problems involving multiple stakeholders.
• Business fundamentals – covering the core tenets of business and management such as finance and strategy for managers.
• Contemporary issues for business and society - learning about key challenges that business and society face and refining your critical insight, preparing you to become a successful business analytics leader in our fast-changing, global ecosystem.
• Consulting and project management - developing skills in managing projects and consulting within business analytics contexts.

Additionally, you will:

• Experience the benefits of your ‘Capstone’ choice – you will have a choice between three ‘Capstone’ options, including (1) creating your own business, (2) consulting for a real business on a high-level problem, or (3) undertaking your own specialised research dissertation. Each of these options is designed to build your skills, knowledge, and employability.
• Build your confidence – you will develop and nurture your confidence, as well as your decision-making abilities.
• Receive the optimum balance of theory and practice - you will gain an excellent academic underpinning along with opportunities to develop real-life, practical experience, giving you an employability edge upon graduation.
• Work with real clients and professional mentors, which provides a fantastic opportunity to put learning into practice and build skills that will last a lifetime.