Business Analytics MSc
Lancaster University
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We live in a world where analytical decision-making happens every second. Data is collected about everything in order to construct, operate and maintain systems. If you want a career in decision support, operational research, industrial engineering or management science, the MSc Business Analytics is the ideal programme for you.This course will train you in analytical decision-making. Not only do you learn the theory of business analytics but also how to apply it in practice. This involves ...Read more

We live in a world where analytical decision-making happens every second. Data is collected about everything in order to construct, operate and maintain systems. If you want a career in decision support, operational research, industrial engineering or management science, the MSc Business Analytics is the ideal programme for you.This course will train you in analytical decision-making. Not only do you learn the theory of business analytics but also how to apply it in practice. This involves generating relevant business insights using data-driven methodologies and tools. Our programme is one of the few to teach the entire Business Analytics life cycle, covering Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive analytics.We have excellent partnerships with industry business analytics practitioners. We constantly update this programme to reflect the dynamically changing landscape of business analytics. We place a very high emphasis on creating graduates with skills that are valuable in the job market. For example, you will experience a real-life analytics project as part of your course.

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Entry requirements

Applicants need to have a 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering. Business and Management degrees may be considered if they contain a very strong quantitative component. Information Technology and Computer Science degrees are only suitable if they include substantial quantitative content. Academic marks should be consistently at 2:2 level throughout undergraduate studies.

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£16,270 per year

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£30,000 per year

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£30,000 per year

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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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