Business Analytics : MSc

Master

In Lancaster

£ 1,600 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • 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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Location

Start date

Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

Overseas Fee £22,000

Business Analytics : MSc

£ 1,600 VAT inc.