Business AnalyticsMSc
- RankingTripleCrown Accredited
- Delivery formatIn person
- Start dateSeptemberDuration1 year full-time
- AwardMaster of Science
- Entry requirements2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma
- Fees£18,260 (full-time)
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Course overview
Launch your global career as a business analyst by solving real-life problems for organisations across the world. Our MSc Business Analytics programme will allow you to gain an understanding of the theory and practice behind business analytics, giving you the essential skills that employers are looking for.
In a world that is constantly going through a digital transformation, data technology has never been so important. Businesses across the globe are seeking graduates who have an understanding of business, data analytic skills and, crucially, the ability to communicate these insights to make informed business decisions.
Course structure
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode.
Course highlights
Our MSc Business Analytics programme is suited to those from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in conducting detailed data analysis and translating these insights to resolve practical business issues for a variety of different organisations from start-ups to global companies.
- Through our Business Analytics Capstone Project, you will have the opportunity to gain relevant work experience through analysing a set of data and delivering your findings.
- Tailor the programme towards your interests with the Business Analytics micro-courses.
- Develop the ability to analyse data sets and communicate these insights - a skill that is highly in demand by companies across the globe.
- Birmingham has the largest city economy outside of London with key links to global companies, giving you the opportunity to network with a variety of different organisations.
- Triple Crown
Accredited
AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
- 1st
Most targeted university of top UK employers
High Fliers Research 2024
You have the opportunity to take part in the award-winning Future Leaders Certificate. This extra-curricular programme gives you the chance to work on an exciting virtual live project set by a multi-national company. The Future Leaders Certificate enables you to better understand the impact technology is having on the business world and the implications for your own career.
Course delivery
Our Business Analytics Masters degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules – these include lectures, seminars, tutorials project and case analysis.
- Assessments - these will include essays and reports, along with group assessments, plus presentations and case analysis.
- Capstone Project - Work in a team to develop a working solution to a live analytics problem.
Module information
The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Capstone Project.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
Module title | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|
LM Analytics Micro Courses | 20 | Full Term |
LM Applied Analytics for Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics | 20 | Semester 2 |
LM Business Analytics Capstone Project | 60 | Full Term |
LM Business Analytics and the Digital Organisation | 20 | Semester 1 |
LM Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling | 20 | Semester 1 |
LM Data Management Strategies and Technologies | 20 | Semester 2 |
LM Marketing Analytics and Behavioural Science | 20 | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
- Honours degree (2:1 or higher)
Or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent).
Applicants must also have achieved a mark equivalent to a 2:2 at undergraduate level in Mathematics or Mathematics related modules such as Business Mathematics, Statistics or similar. If necessary we will assess the academic transcript for performance in Mathematics and Mathematics related modules.
Alternatively A minimum of GCE A-Level grade B (or overseas equivalent) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Statistics may be considered to meet the quantitative requirement.
Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
English Presessional Programmes
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Fees and scholarships
- £18,260
Full-time
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Application process
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
- 31 August 2025
Application deadline for UK and non-tier 4 applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Career opportunities
This programme will allow you to tackle real-world challenges, using data analysis to evaluate the success of previous business projects as well as forecast future decisions. This a skillset that is highly in demand by businesses that are looking for ways to become more efficient and increase growth. Our MSc Business Analytics programme will also be extremely useful for those who run their own organisations, allowing you to gain an overview of the datasets available and what this means for your business.
As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.
Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Student experience
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