Management (Business Analytics), MSc

Program Overview

The MSc Management (Business Analytics) at Swansea University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of data analytics in the business world. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, the program covers core management concepts and specialized modules in business analytics, data mining, and research methods. Graduates are highly sought after in various sectors, including finance, education, and government, with opportunities for careers as business intelligence analysts, data scientists, and management consultants.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Are you interested in a career in the dynamic data driven business world? Major organisations use data and analytics to inform their strategic and operational decisions. Highly skilled analysts are in great demand across all sectors, from finance, education, pharmaceuticals and government, with job opportunities available around the world. The MSc Management (Business Analytics) at Swansea University will give you a thorough understanding of how data is used in the corporate world, from the data behind the internet, to global supply pipeline logistics management. This programme is focused on preparing you for a career in the era of ‘big data’. The programme covers core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles. You will also learn about management in an interconnected global community. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, the course is open to students from any discipline who would like to work in business or management. Upon successful completion of the relevant mapped modules within the MSc Management you will qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Outline:

Year 1 Full Time

Compulsory Modules

• Managing Financial Resources
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Business Analytics
• Data Mining

Optional Research Module

• Guidance Research Methods (This option should be selected if pursuing the DISSERTATION)
• Business Project Foundations (The option should be selected if pursuing a BUSINESS PROJECT)

Optional Project

• Dissertation
• Business Project

Year 1 Part Time

Compulsory Modules

• Managing Financial Resources
• Marketing Management
• Strategy

Optional Modules

• Business Analytics
• Data Mining

Year 2 Part Time

Compulsory Modules

• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Dissertation (Directed Independent Learning)
• Research Methods

Optional Modules

• Business Analytics

Teaching:

We are proud to provide an outstanding educational experience, using the most effective learning and teaching approaches, carefully tailored to suit the specific needs of your course. Our courses consist of in-person, on-campus teaching, enabling full engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Practical skills sessions, seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and presentations. However, our approach also includes the use of some online learning to support and enhance traditional face-to-face teaching.

Careers:

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies. Your Management (Business Analytics) programme, with its CMI accreditation, will give you the opportunities to work across a wide range of sectors and thrive within this competitive market. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Analyst or Researcher
• HR Business Partner
• Management Consultant

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 Tuition Fees MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 11,000 £ 20,600 January 2024 £ 11,000 £ 20,600 September 2024 £ 11,550 £ 21,650 January 2025 £ 11,550 £ 21,650 MSc 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 5,500 £ 10,300 September 2024 £ 5,800 £ 10,850 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.