| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Business Analytics and Business Information Systems program equips students with the core and elective skills to become effective business analysts in various industries. Students engage in experiential learning opportunities with external clients, summer projects, and industry involvement throughout the coursework. The program emphasizes practical project application, preparing graduates for client-focused careers and strategic decision support roles. Graduates pursue positions at reputable organizations, including the NHS, PwC, and British Petroleum.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Classes:
- Becoming an Effective Business Analyst (semesters 1 and 2)
- Elective Classes:
- Business Analytics
- Business Simulation Methods
- Performance Measurement & Management
- Risk Analysis & Management
- SBS Spring School Module
- Dissertation (MSc only):
- Students work on a project of importance to their clients, typically involving problem structuring, data collection and analysis, and the development of findings and recommendations.
Assessment:
- Written assignments
- Exams
- Practical team projects
- Presentations
- Individual projects
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Hands-on software sessions
- Online material
- Group and individual study
- Assignments
Careers:
- Client-focused careers
- Model-based decision support to management at a strategic and operational level
- Examples of graduate employers:
- NHS
- PWC
- SYSTRA
- Scottish Enterprise
- British Petroleum
- Hilton Worldwide
- Mabbett
- Valentia Partners
- RBS
- Students have numerous external clients throughout the year in their experiential learning class.
- Students have the opportunity to undertake their summer project in collaboration with an external organization.
- The course is also offered via online distance learning.
Annual tuition fees for full-time courses are:
- Scotland: £12,950
- England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £12,950
- International: £28,250
Additional Costs
- Course materials (textbooks and course handbooks): Approximately £10-15 for hard copy dissertations, including delivery to the department.
Annual increases typically reflect UK inflation rates and increases to program delivery costs.
Overview:
- Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
- Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
- Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
- Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)
Student Life:
- Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
- 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
- Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
- Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union
Academics:
- Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
- Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
- Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
- Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
- Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world
Top Reasons to Study Here:
- Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
- Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
- Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
- Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city
Services:
- Counseling and mental health support
- Health center with a range of medical services
- Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
- Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
- Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
- Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation
Entry Requirements:
MSc:
Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent (view the entry requirements for your country) in business, economics, engineering or the social sciences. Applications from those with other degrees are also encouraged.
PgDip:
Minimum of a Pass degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Subject to performance, students may transfer from the Diploma course to the MSc. Although some quantitative analytical tools are taught and used during the course, only basic mathematical knowledge is necessary before starting the course.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score, with no individual score lower than 5.5.
