| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Data analytics is a growing area within today’s job market with employers increasingly looking for graduates with analytical skills and the ability to understand ‘Big Data’. This course gives you a foundation of knowledge in Business Data Analytics and helps develop your practical abilities to extract, analyse and report on data to support organisational decision-making.
Companies from a wide range of industries are collecting masses of data and are starting to compete on their ability to make use of that data, this is where business data analytic graduates are needed. Analysing data can help businesses solve problems and is highly sought after in industries such as fiNAce, health, business, and marketing. The ability to analyse and interpret data can give businesses a competitive edge by making informed decisions.
‘Big Data’ is changing business and the economy, by studying Business Data Analytics at Bangor University you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to analyse ‘Big Data’ in a variety of business contexts. You’ll learn valuable techniques used by data analysts and develop skills with a variety of tools, algorithms, and models.
This course prepares you to become a strategic manager of data, using core managerial theories paired with practical analytical skills to be able to uncover trends, patterns and support organisational decision-making. There is opportunity to develop and advance your skills through real-life practical projects applying academic knowledge and research skills to address business and organisational issues.
Why choose Bangor for this course?
Program Outline
On this course you’ll learn how to use innovative coding packages used by data scientists, focusing on writing code to solve business problems and real workplace challenges. You’ll gain hands-on practical experience and become familiar with prominent issues in data security, data management and ethics. Students will be equipped to articulate outputs of data scientists and deliver against these expectations. A particular focus will be given to the tools needed to model, store, clean, manipulate, and ultimately extract information from datasets.
Over the years we’ve seen shifts from traditional servers to cloud based solutions, we’ll look at infrastructure and how it plays a big part in data storage. With new technologies comes new security threats, on this Business Data Analytics course we’ll look at the issues of cybersecurity and the ability to implement basic best practices.
Students will learn how to analyse ‘Big Data’, more specifically, mathematical, and practical applications of techniques such as Artificial Neural Networks, Support Vector Machines and Natural Language Processing.
How will you learn?
Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars. You will also be expected to undertake independent study and group work and take part in online activities and discussions using our virtual learning environment.
What will you study on this course?
In Year 1, students will take credits from topics such as,
Business Analytics, Business Analytics Coding, Database Applications in Business and FiNAce, Discover Economics, Introduction to Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, HRM,
andTourism and Principles of Management and Organisation.
In Year 2, students will take credits from topics such as,
Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Commercial awareness and insight of work, Data Science, Econometrics, Infrastructure for Data Analytics
andInvestment and Portfolio Management.
In Year 3, students will take credits from topics such as,
Advanced Econometrics, Applied Machine Learning, Consultancy Project, FinTech in banking, fiNAce, investment, insurance and regulation, International Business & Global Competency
andStrategic Management.
Please note course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
Bangor University
Overview:
Bangor University is a public research university located in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK, founded in 1884. The university is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its beautiful location surrounded by nature.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Bangor University offers a vibrant student life with a welcoming community. Students can enjoy a range of social activities, including free events and trips organized by the International Student Support Office. The university has a variety of clubs and societies, with over 200 to choose from, catering to diverse interests. Bangor's location between mountains and the sea provides unique opportunities for outdoor activities and sports.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
Bangor University is recognized for its high-quality teaching and world-leading research.Beautiful Location:
The university is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by stunning natural beauty.Vibrant Student Life:
Bangor offers a diverse and welcoming community with a wide range of clubs, societies, and social events.Strong Career Prospects:
The university provides resources and support to help students achieve their career ambitions.Guaranteed Accommodation:
International students are guaranteed accommodation in the university's vibrant student villages.Academic Programs:
Bangor University offers a wide range of courses across the sciences, arts, business, humanities, and law. These include undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs.
Other:
International Year Zero
If your school-leaving qualification means you do not qualify for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes then we are able to consider you for entry onto one of our
4-year International Incorporated Bachelor degree (IIB) programmes,
the first year orYear Zero
is delivered at Bangor University International College* (BUIC
) located at the heart of our University Campus. After successfully completing year zero at BUIC, you will progress onto a Bachelor degree program at Bangor University.Undergraduate Courses - direct entry to 1st year
For entry onto the first year of our 3 or 4 year undergraduate / Bachelor degree programmes, we ask for a school leaving qualification which is equivalent to the British school leaving qualification, (A-levels / International Baccalaureate). To find out more about which qualification is acceptable from the country you studied in, please refer to our
country-specific information
page.Undergraduate Courses - direct entry to 2nd year
It is possible to transfer into the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme at Bangor University, if the studies undertaken at any other university (UK or overseas), correspond by level and content to the 1st year of a programme at Bangor University. In order to assess an application for transfer, students are required to provide an official certified transcript detailing the study undertaken to date with their application. To find out more about which qualification is acceptable from the country you studied in, please refer to our
country-specific information
page.Undergraduate Courses - mature students with industry experience
University may also recognise the relevant professional experience of 2 years or longer for entry onto our degree programmes. We strongly advise all such applicants to submit an
online application
which MUST be accompanied by the following documents, so that admission office can consider your candidature for the course you applied for;- Employer references - must include the title of the position(s) held and key responsibilities (e.g. decision making, line management, budgets, operations etc) in detail. And the letter must be printed on the official letterhead signed by the HR department or senior manager in the company. It will also help if you can include the company details like its organisation overview, nature of the business, and its operations in the letter.
- Detailed CV - must include education and career history in detail; focussing on employers & the nature of their business, job responsibilities held, professional training & qualifications, and academic/professional achievements.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
IELTS Requirements:
IELTS (SELT or Non-SELT) or IELTS Indicator(tests taken from 1st July 2020 onwards) :score (6.0 (5.5))
Bangor University also recognizes Non-SELT Tests and Online Tests as mentioned below for direct entry to its degree programs.
