MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

University of Manchester

Develop advanced analytical, computational and strategic skills to support data-driven decision-making in complex organisations. MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is designed for students who want to apply business analytics and AI to real organisational challenges, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical tools and applied project work. You will study the fundamental theories, approaches and analytical toolkit of data analytics, decision sciences, applied operational research and statistics. The course develops advanced expertise in machine learning, data analytics and strategic optimisation, helping you improve organisational performance, manage risk and translate analytical insight into strategic action. The programme has been reviewed and relaunched from September 2026 with an increased emphasis on AI for Business. You will benefit from teaching connected to the Centre for AI and Decision Sciences, with course content reflecting current developments in AI, machine learning and optimisation. You will apply your learning through real-life scenarios, case studies, individual research and team-based business consultancy projects. Course units include areas such as risk, performance and decision analysis, mathematical programming and optimisation, machine learning for business, applied statistics and business forecasting, Python programming for business analytics, and optional units including AI ethics, simulation and risk analysis, financial data analytics and digital strategy. Studying at Alliance Manchester Business School means joining one of the UK's first two business schools and the UK's largest campus-based business and management school. AMBS is ranked 4th in the UK and 23rd in the world for business analytics (QS Business Masters Rankings 2027).