Business Analytics : MSc
Master
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
This MSc programme gives you the analytical skills essential to support data analysis, decision making and planning. Founded over 40 years ago, it is regarded by many employers as the UK’s premier degree in the field. This programme is ideal if you wish to work in business analytics, decision support, industrial engineering, operational research and management science.
Our strong connections to industry and government ensure that what you learn on this MSc has a highly practical focus, both in teaching and in the three-month MSc summer projects. Graduates from the programme are in high demand, and recruited to organisations in many sectors, including roles in financial institutions, insurance, industry, retail, government, and consultancies.
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About this course
2:1 (Hons) degree UK or equivalent) in any discipline that includes some Mathematics and/or Statistics, including, for example, Science, Engineering, Business Studies, Economics and Computer Science
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Subjects
- Data analysis
- Marketing
- Industry
- Government
- Operational research
- Business Analytics
- Spreadsheet Modelling
- Analytics
- Business
- Research Dissertation
Course programme
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Introduction to Business Analytics and Operational Research
- Problem Solving Skills for Consultants
- Spreadsheet Modelling
- Applying Statistical Models in Business
- Masters Research Project
- Masters Research Dissertation
Optional
- Problem Structuring
- Computer Simulation
- Introduction to Python Programming
- Stochastic Modelling
- Optimisation and Heuristics
- Forecasting
- Introduction to Intelligent Data Analysis (Data Mining)
- SAS Programming for Business Analytics
- Logistics
- Marketing Research Methods
- Operations and Supply Excellence
- Strategic Sourcing
- Marketing Analytics and Modelling
- International Marketing
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
Additional information
Business Analytics : MSc