MSC BUSINESS ANALYTICS
AWARDING BODY
The University of Law
STUDY ONLINE
All courses are online.
DURATION & STUDY MODE
full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years)
COURSE STARTING
September 2022
January 2023
May 2023
September 2023
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024

OVERVIEW
Do you have a passion for harnessing the power of data?
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The Master of Science Business Analytics one year, full-time programme has been designed with a strong focus on employability and is ideal for those with a numerical background looking to hone their skills in the key aspects and technologies of data management, business management, business intelligence, cyber security and data analytics. This course will equip you with the understanding and the skills to problem-solve in technology rich environments and make data driven business decisions.
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Our MSc Business Analytics course is highly practical and will help you gain lateral thinking up-to-date on the latest theory and practice. You will benefit from the data-led insights and learn how to use descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics to make the right business decisions
The first intake of this course is September 2022.
The course is also available to study online both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years).

OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR
New from September 2022 – all our Master’s courses will have an optional Placement Year, giving you the chance to practise your knowledge and skills, and enhance your employability. There will be no placement fee charged to students joining in September 2022, however a 20% charge of the full year standard fee will apply from January 2023 onwards. Find out more.
Why study with us?
94% of postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2018/19 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data © HESA 2021 (www.hesa.ac.uk)
Practical courses delivered by experienced teachers and specialists with industry expertise to boost your employability
Our Employment Promise offers your course fees back if you do not secure a job within 9 months of successfully completing your course
Focused learning - smaller class sizes mean friendly, personalised teaching, greater interaction and that your views will be heard
Check out how we can support your fees through scholarships and bursaries

COURSE DETAILS
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics degree will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the theories and principles of data analytics to facilitate data driven decision making for organisational success. Students will develop a deep understanding of the key aspects of business intelligence alongside relevant statistical methods and technologies and their application in a real world business context.
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We’re focused on your learning experience and this course is taught by experienced business professionals in small workshop-style classes to ensure you can benefit from greater interaction with your tutors. With an emphasis on practical based learning and relevant real-life application, you will apply theoretical concepts and models to real life business case studies.
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Upon completion of the MSc Business Analytics course, you will have the skills to understand patterns in data and how to apply these to business decisions and link your work to business value. You will have the essential cutting edge knowledge and skills to succeed in a rapidly changing work environment and take your career to a senior level.
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Placement Year
Choose to study the optional Placement Year for the opportunity to gain significant practical skills and elevate your career. Employers are looking for graduates with a business-ready mindset; this entails an understanding of business ethics and values, self-awareness, mental flexibility and openness, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
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Should you be unable to complete the full programme, you may still be awarded a Diploma or Certificate depending on terms completed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
All Master’s programmes are integrated with a Professional Development Module, specifically designed to help boost your professional leadership skills and expertise. We will work with you on a Personal Development Plan (PDP) tailored to your career goals, in addition to employment workshops and events.
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You will receive individual coaching from a professional coach to help improve your skills within leadership, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, innovation, cultural communication, and growth mindset. We are the only business school in the UK to offer professional development coaching for all our postgraduate students and this is a testament to our dedication to helping you achieve your ambitions.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Global Business Strategy (15 credits)
Innovation Management in a Digital Age (15 credits)
Success Through Business Ethics (15 credits)
Data Analysis for Business (15 credits)
Data Design Management (15 credits)
Data Security (15 credits)
Data Visualisation (15 credits)
Digital Marketing Analytics (15 credits)
Data & Decision Making (15 credits)
Business Project (45 credits)
Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

COURSE INFORMATION
Assessment
You will be assessed formally through a mix of individual assignments, group work and Dissertation/Project work.
Structure
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What qualifications do you need?
2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s)
HOW TO APPLY
The transformative learning experiences at ELITE Innovation College Cambridge are designed to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom. Each day is filled with opportunities to experience new educational, social, and emotional situations. Our teachers create a safe and open setting where they can help guide students in exploring information and the world around them.
We follow a high academic standard as a guide for the creativity and leadership of our teachers. Our objectives are not set in stone, with occasional revisions developed in response to industry and educational requirements.


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