Business Analytics MSc

Develop your understanding of business analytics and learn how organisations use data to make better decisions. This MSc prepares you for careers specialising in data and decision analysis, helping you develop the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills sought by employers. You'll gain hands-on experience using the latest business intelligence software and interpreting real data.

You can tailor the course to your interests and career ambitions by selecting optional units. Topics available include advanced business forecasting, advanced data visualisation, operations strategy and project management.

In the summer, you can choose to complete either:

* a dissertation based on real data, which may provide opportunities to work with a partner organisation, or

* a summer internship.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Business Analytics graduates from the class of 2024, 93% were employed six months after completing the course and 70% were employed in the UK. They had an average salary of £48,000 and a top salary of £91,000. Employers include Jisc, Mistral Data, Aviva and Pfizer.

You'll have opportunities to apply what you learn and develop professional skills throughout the course through business challenges, careers fairs, guest speakers and engagement with external organisations. Industry partners include organisations such as IBM, Qlik, WinPure and the Women in OR & Analytics Network.

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to career advisers, networking opportunities, careers fairs and meetings with graduates and employers.