Program Overview

Overview

The MSc in Business Intelligence and Analytics is designed for students with an interest in analytics, data visualisation, and business decision making. This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work-based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course, an additional 6-month placement opportunity is offered, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree within a UK environment after completing the 12-month taught programme.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in any subject.
• Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5 (a minimum of TOEFL 550 (Computer Based Toefl 213) score) or equivalent.

Start Dates

• 22 September 2025
• 12 January 2026
• 18 May 2026

Duration

• 18 months with placement

Course Detail

Modules

• Core modules:
  • Statistics and simulation modelling
  • Management Science Modelling
  • Managing Big Data
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • Intelligent Business Information Systems
  • The Global Professional
• Option modules:
  • Choose one module from a list which may include:
    • Global Business and Human Rights
    • Managing Sustainable Challenges
    • Principles of Finance
    • Artificial Intelligence and Mobility
    • Reward Management
    • The Circular Economy and Responsible Resource Management
    • Emotional Intelligence for the Effective Leader
    • Humanitarian Challenges
    • Managing Employee Relations

Final Project

• An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route, and Entrepreneurship Route (subject to tutor approval).

Placements

This course offers you the chance to undertake a 6-month placement at the end of the taught element. A placement can help you build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course.

Facilities

The University of Huddersfield provides various facilities to support your learning, including the Charles Sikes Building and the Trading Room.

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - full-time: If you are an international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.

Career Support

The University of Huddersfield offers career support to help you achieve your career goals. Previous graduates from this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Business Analyst, Information Technology Compliance Officer, Logistics Specialist, Digital Transformation Analyst, Investment Analyst, and Finance Analyst.

Accreditations & Professional Links

Huddersfield Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained this prestigious accreditation.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power. Three-quarters of all our research is world-leading and internationally excellent. Our researchers carry out work that makes a real difference to people's lives.