Program Overview

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MSc Business with Business Analytics

The MSc Business with Business Analytics is a postgraduate program designed to enhance employability in the growing field of Business Analytics. The program is specifically designed for non-business graduates and aims to develop personal capability, professional practice, creativity, innovation, project management, and leadership potential.

Overview

The program focuses on developing critical understanding of leadership theories and models, strategic thinking, and data analytics skills. Students will learn how to apply these skills in the context of sustainability and ethical decision-making, and develop expertise in business analytics, focusing on business intelligence technologies and strategic marketing models.

Key Facts

• This course is specifically designed for non-business graduates.
• Develop personal capability, professional practice, creativity, innovation, project management, and leadership potential.
• Specialize in Business Analytics in the second semester.
• Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programs to further develop their skills.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:2 honors degree, or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)

Modules

All modules are core and 20 credits unless otherwise stated.

• Leadership and Management in Professional Practice
• Strategy, Innovation and Change
• Data Analytics and Project Management for Business Intelligence
• International Business Simulation
• Business Intelligence in Practice
• Strategic Marketing and Analytics
• Academic and Employability Skills and Research Methods and Masters Dissertation (60 credits)

Careers and Further Study

Students who have successfully completed this program typically enter professional and graduate management positions. Potential career routes include management consultant, business analyst, business development manager, finance and investment adviser, business and financial project manager, and marketing and sales director.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

• UK/Home students: £12,350
• International students: £20,950

Advanced Practice

The Advanced Practice version of this course offers students the opportunity to choose from one of four advanced practice modules, where they can opt to do a master's internship, complete a consultancy project, create and pitch a successful business plan, or develop their expertise through professional skills practice.

Advanced Practice Modules

• Masters Internship (60 credits)
• Consultancy Study (60 credits)
• Enterprise Business Start-up (60 credits)
• Professional Skills Practice (60 credits)

Duration

• 1 year (up to 2 years with advanced practice)
• Advanced Practice: 16-24 months

Assessment Methods

• Coursework

Scholarship or Bursaries

• Available

Student Finance

• Available

Payment Plan

• Available

Start Dates

• January, May, September

Level of Study

• Postgraduate

Mode of Study

• Full-time classroom
• Advanced practice

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)