Business Analytics MSc

Harnessing digital transformation to enhance business performance requires robust analytical skills and data analysis expertise. Professionals adept at managing and interpreting data to guide strategic decisions are highly sought after. A key focus of our Business Analytics MSc is developing your understanding of machine learning, business intelligence, big data and cloud computing. The programme also provides you with practical industry experience, preparing you for success in data-driven roles within the global business arena. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Access our Bloomberg Suite with all its economic, financial and business real-time data, world news, analyses and reports from the world’s biggest financial organisations. <br/><br/><br/>- Professional development and practical industry engagement opportunities <br/><br/><br/>- Fully integrates sustainability and ethical business practices <br/><br/><br/>- Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those new to the field of business analytics <br/><br/><br/>- Taught by an international faculty who will share their internationally-recognised research in multidisciplinary AI and Data Analytics. <br/><br/><br/>Individuals with the skills to tackle complex business challenges, deliver impactful data insights and who understand the latest technological innovations in the business analytics field are highly valued by employers. <br/><br/>The contemporary structure of our programme provides a comprehensive introduction to business analytics complemented by in-depth technical training. It aims to develop your skills and knowledge in areas such as data analytics, machine learning and statistical modelling, and you’ll gain hands-on experience with analytical tools, data visualisation and business intelligence resources. Big data technologies and cloud computing platforms are examined within a business context addressing important issues such as data governance, security and how big data is stored and processed. You’ll analyse the impact of artificial intelligence on business analytics and investigate the latest AI technologies. <br/><br/>Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. <br/><br/>Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal. <br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.