The MSc in Business Analytics provides students with the skills and knowledge to manage and develop business analytics within organisations. The programme is designed as a specialist course, which assists students in blending their existing talents with the technological skills and business knowledge needed to use and manage big data and business analytics in modern knowledge-based organisations.

 

The programme is a taught Masters programme and consists of lectures, workshops, guest lectures from industry experts, and hands-on technology tutorials. Modules are assessed via continuous assessment, written assignments, applied projects and written examinations. 

 

Programme learning outcomes 

Upon completion of the MSc. Business Analytics, students will have acquired industry-standard skills and in-depth knowledge to:

1. Understand and be able to use specific Information Technology (IT) which is used in developing business analytics; 
2. Analyse and solve business problems using applied data analytics tools and techniques; 
3. Transform organisations managing data-driven innovations; 
4. Identify, analyse and solve applied problems in individual and team-based settings; 
5. Apply effective decision-making to global business problems; 
6. Understand how to analyse data, extract insights and transform them into business value.