Online MSc in Business Analytics
University of Bath Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
27 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Apr 2024
Introduction
Leverage data and advance your career
Gain a competitive edge in your career by developing the business management and technical analysis skills needed to drive strategic results for your company with the University of Bath’s online MSc Business Analytics.
Delivered by the EQUIS- and ABMB-accredited Bath School of Management, this course provides access to training and industry experts that are invaluable for students’ hands-on data management, data mining, and data analysis preparation. This includes access to cutting-edge software and analytical tools through the University of Bath’s partnership with IBM.
Focus on cutting-edge topics for advanced roles
The online MSc Business Analytics course immerses you in business topics taught by experts with industry experience and the curriculum will equip you with innovative skills for identifying data insights and leading business solutions. Using advanced technologies, including machine learning, heuristics, forecasting and business statistics, you will learn how to improve business decision-making.
Career Opportunities
Thrive in the right business career for you
Data analytics is the priority for today's businesses. Combining the technical aspects of data science with decision-making and access to computational data analysis tools through our IBM partnership, the 100% online MSc prepares you to unlock opportunities as data specialists, business analysts, project managers and more.
Some of the business analytics job prospects include:
- Business analyst: As businesses grow and change to meet the expectations of their stakeholders, business analysts inform new developments by conducting research, solving problems, setting new objectives or goals and achieving the desired results with objectives or goals.
- Business consultant: Business consultants are employed on a contractual or permanent basis. They work directly with business owners or train and educate them on business practices. Together, consultants and owners develop a business plan, identify market needs and review financial data.
Gallery
Rankings
- Ranked 3rd in Business and Management Studies by The Complete University Guide 2024*
- Voted and ranked 4th in Business, Management, and Marketing by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Ranked 6th in Business and Management in The Guardian University Guide 2023*
- Ranked top 100 in the world and top 10 in the UK for Business Analytics by the QS Business Masters rankings 2022*
Curriculum
- Business Intelligence (10 credits)
- Databases (10 credits)
- Optimisation (10 credits)
- Spreadsheet Modelling (10 credits)
- Business Statistics (10 credits)
- Forecasting (10 credits)
- Data Mining (10 credits)
- Machine Learning (10 credits)
- Heuristics (10 credits)
- Simulation (10 credits)
- Analytics in Practice (10 credits)
- Project Management (10 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)