Business Analytics MSc

Program Overview

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Business Analytics MSc

Course Overview

Our Business Analytics MSc course aims to teach you to interpret data, uncover new patterns and relationships, make predictions, and drive informed, smart business decisions.

Why You Should Study This Course

• Develop your mindset: nurture and strengthen your strategic thinking, communication and research capabilities to become an effective data analyst.
• Develop specialised, practical skills in data analytics: this course integrates core management skills and knowledge, which are then developed, refined and made more specialised for working in the data analytics sector.
• Applied, real-world teaching: a key part of the teaching approach is accessing multiple data resources, which need to be analysed and communicated to managers, to help inform evidence-based management decision-making.
• Industry-approved software utilisation: the course uses industry-standard software to apply analytical techniques, such as Tableau, SPSS, Google Analytics and NVivo.
• External project consultancy opportunities: there will be opportunities to engage with external consultancy projects with a real client or undertake an individual academic research dissertation.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is designed to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the People, Relationships and Leadership in Practice module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification.

What You'll Study

You should gain a structured understanding of business analytics and an overview of the practical tools that can help a business gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Modules

• Advanced Business Statistical Analysis - 30 credits
• Advanced Data Analysis Models and Business Applications – 30 credits
• Operations and Supply Chain Analytics - 30 credits
• People, Relationships and Leadership in Practice - 30 credits
• Finance, Sustainability and Performance Management - 30 credits
• Postgraduate Project - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

The teaching and learning methods for this course include:

• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Different interactive opportunities to promote active and applied learning.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching Hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and Independent Study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online Learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

• Reports
• Practical coursework
• Assignments
• Presentations.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or relevant professional qualifications and work experience.
• International: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or relevant professional qualifications and work experience.

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £9,350
• EU: £9,350 per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,600

Facilities

Our Business Simulation Suite offers skill-based training that uses simulation games, role-play activities, and scenario-based learning. This all-encompassing space provides an immersive environment for experimental business learning and training.

Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

Business Simulation Suite

Our Business Simulation Suite offers skill-based training that uses simulation games, role-play activities, and scenario-based learning. This all-encompassing space provides an immersive environment for experimental business learning and training.

Careers and Opportunities

Successful graduates may seek positions as:

• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Sales and Retail Analyst
• Supply Chain Associate
• Financial Analyst
• Marketing Data Analyst
• Operations Manager.

Where Our Graduates Work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including Ford Motor Company, BBC, Barclays UK, NXG Impacts, inform billing, Tiger Analytics, The Midcounties Co-operative, Neem Consultancy, Kagool, Airlift Technologies, Bright Network, 7ven Oaks, American Express and MSX International.