Business Analytics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

<strong>Why this course?</strong><br/><br/>• Gain a competitive edge by tackling current challenges, learning the tools and methods used by professionals, alongside career support.<br/>• Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction in Business and Management (NSS 2024) <br/>• Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students <br/><br/><strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>Turn data into insights that drive real business decisions.<br/><br/>Our BSc Business Analytics degree will give you the practical analytical skills needed to analyse, visualise, and interpret complex data through hands-on projects and real-world business challenges.<br/><br/>You will develop both technical proficiency and business insight, enabling you to analyse data effectively and translate findings into strategic and operational recommendations.<br/><br/>Through a hands-on, vocational approach, you will work with industry-standard tools, including SAS, Tableau, and Python, alongside applied skills in prompt engineering, LLM-based analytics, dashboarding, and visualisation. Learning is grounded in authentic business problems, case-based learning, and extensive computer-lab teaching, emphasising the interpretation, application, and communication of data to support business decisions.<br/><br/>Our partnership with the SAS Institute, will give you access to AI-enabled data management, statistical analysis, and business analytics tools. This partnership supports the development of flexible, future-ready skills and ensures you can adapt to evolving analytics and AI technologies. Additional strengths include professional certifications, a focus on finance and sector-specific analytics, and a strong emphasis on translating data into actionable business insight, giving the degree a clear and distinctive character.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>You’ll graduate ready to make evidence-based decisions and communicate data-driven insights across industries.<br/><br/>You’ll be in high demand across industries where data drives competitive advantage. The integration of industry-standard tools and SAS certification ensures you graduate with both academic expertise and recognised professional credentials.<br/><br/>You will have opportunities spanning finance, consulting, healthcare, retail, logistics, and technology. With typical roles including:<br/><br/><br/>• Business, Data, Marketing, or Supply Chain Analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Risk Modeller<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business Intelligence Consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• Lectures and seminars introducing core business concepts and contemporary issues<br/><br/>• Case study based learning focused on real world organisations<br/><br/>• Coursework based assessment including reports, presentations and projects<br/><br/>• Academic guidance and feedback to support your professional development<br/><br/>Digital learning resources are available to support your studies, including online learning materials and recorded content where appropriate.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will study in teaching and learning spaces designed to support business education, including:<br/><br/>• Modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms<br/><br/>• Digital learning platforms and online academic resources<br/><br/>• Library collections supporting business, management and economics<br/><br/>• Study spaces that support independent and collaborative learning<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply business knowledge with confidence.