Business Analytics - MSc

You will study four compulsory modules to give you an overview of key business areas, and take four optional modules of your choice available through various study routes.

We support the learning of multiple programming languages with access to a variety of interactive online materials, covering SAS programming (provided by the SAS Institute), R and Python (provided by Data Camp). You can also undertake a Consultancy/Research project.

Compulsory modules

• Analytics in Practice
• Spreadsheet Modelling
• Business Statistics
• Operational Research Modelling

Example optional modules

• Advanced Analytics: Models and Application
• Forecasting
• Strategy Analytics
• Advanced Data Analysis
• Pricing & Revenue Management
• Discrete Event Simulation
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Text Analytics

Assessment:

Assessment is usually a mix of exams and coursework. Your project and dissertation will either be as a consultant to an organisation or as applied research.

Online resources

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