Business Analytics and Decision Sciences MSc

<strong>Become an expert in data analysis and the psychology of how people make decisions, so you can transform this data into meaningful business action.</strong><br/><br/>In the evolving workplace, employers are looking for people who have technical analytical skills and the ability to apply their knowledge to solve real business challenges.<br/><br/>This course gives you both, along with the expertise to help organisations make the best use of their data and AI to drive growth.<br/><br/>Combining theoretical concepts with practical application, you’ll develop the decision-oriented analytical skills that managers need. You’ll learn how to translate data – such as customer reviews, sales figures and cost-over-time – into actionable insights that have a positive impact on the organisation’s effectiveness.<br/><br/><strong>The School’s strong connections with industry offered the potential for collaborative projects or a company-based dissertation, providing invaluable hands-on experience.</strong><br/><br/>Karkala Priya Kamath, Business Analytics and Decision Sciences MSc<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds</strong><br/>• Taught by globally recognised experts: Our globally recognised academics and business practitioners who teach the course are from our  Centre for Decision Research and are actively engaged in advising businesses, governments and international bodies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build a toolkit of technical skills: Gain strong technical skills in business analytics, an understanding of the psychology of decision-making, and the experience of working with various stakeholders: all necessary qualities for a future business leader in a data-driven age.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn the latest development in industry: Not only is your curriculum based on real business applications shaped by our industry links, but you’ll also get opportunities to work with – and learn from – some of the biggest names in the business.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Global opportunities to broaden your experience: Apply for a place on a week-long international study tour, with company visits, guest lectures and networking events. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Rankings and awards</strong><br/>Top 60 in the world for Business Analytics, QS Business Masters Rankings 2026<br/><br/><strong>Where this degree could take you</strong><br/>Graduates of this course are highly valued by employers in both the public and private sectors and have contributed to a wide range of roles in business. Some have found employment as:<br/><br/><br/>• Credit Risk Manager, Lloyds Banking Group<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business Analyst, Transport for London<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business QA Manager, HSBC<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Associate, PwC<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Analyst, Deloitte<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Data Hunter, Allianz Insurance<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Consultant, EY<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Senior Advisor Data Science, Dell Technologies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Accountant, Beijing Capital Airlines<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Operational Researcher, Home Office<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Career support</strong><br/>Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UKs leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research <br/><br/>At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. <br/><br/>Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.