Business Analytics

**Launch your global career as a business analyst by solving real-life problems for organisations across the world.**<br/><br/>In a world that is constantly going through a digital transformation, data technology has never been so important. Businesses across the globe are seeking graduates who have an understanding of business, data analytic skills and, crucially, the ability to communicate these insights to make informed business decisions. <br/><br/>In their 2020 Global State of Enterprise Analytics report, the business intelligence company Microstrategy highlighted how 94% of enterprises view data analysis as being crucial for business growth. <br/><br/>Our MSc Business Analytics programme will allow you to gain an understanding of the theory and practice behind business analytics, giving you the essential skills that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>Our MSc Business Analytics programme is suited to those from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in conducting detailed data analysis and translating these insights to resolve practical business issues for a variety of different organisations from start-ups to global companies. <br/><br/>This programme is for those who already have experience relevant to business analytics or data science, those who would like to gain a qualification in this area, or those who would like to change careers to data analytics or the data science sector. <br/><br/>**Why study this course at Birmingham?**<br/>-Through our Business Analytics Capstone Project, you will gain the opportunity to gain relevant work experience through undertaking a group project which will involve analysing a set of data and delivering a presentation to communicate your findings. <br/>-There will also be an opportunity for you to tailor the programme towards your interests with the Business Analytics micro-courses. In this 20-credit module, you will be able to choose extra-curricular business analytics content to be brought to your curriculum.<br/>-Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools that holds the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. <br/>-The ability to analyse data sets and communicate these insights is a skill that is highly in demand by companies across the globe who are looking to get ahead of their competitors by using the latest data to make significant changes.<br/>-Birmingham has the largest city economy outside of London with key links to global companies, giving you the opportunity to network with a variety of different organisations.