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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
APR
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
APR-27
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Growing global demand for data-driven decision-making is transforming industries. Organisations are increasingly recognising the value of leveraging data. The MSc in Business Analytics is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the pivotal role that data plays in shaping business decisions. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively analyse complex datasets, enabling you to drive strategic initiatives within organisations. Throughout the course you will master key analytical techniques and tools and apply these to real-world business scenarios. This will give you a practical understanding of how big data can be leveraged to enhance organisational performance and drive strategic initiatives within various industries. In your modules you will engage with fundamental and diverse topics in business analytics, such as data visualisation and analysis, programming skills, statistical analysis, marketing principles and future market trends, plus the impact of technology and sustainability. Your dissertation will allow you to apply your learning to practical business analytics challenges. The course emphasises a hands-on learning approach and a focus on enhancing your transferable skills, including effective communication, project management and independent research – skills that are essential in the current data-centric business landscape. As a student in the University of Leicester School of Business, you will benefit from a dynamic educational environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, preparing you for the challenges faced by modern businesses. This course will prepare you for a variety of roles in data analysis, business intelligence and strategic management in a range of sectors. An MSc in Business Analytics will open doors to a rewarding career in a rapidly evolving field, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to data-driven decision-making processes and make significant impact in the business world.
A good second-class honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution, or a relevant graduate level professional qualification or a demonstration of considerable relevant practical experience and evidence of the ability to cope with the demands of the course.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,400 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,250 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,250 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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