PG Cert Business and Management (Business Analytics)

University of Essex Online

OverviewIncreasingly, in order to excel in business, there is a need to understand the complexities and possibilities available through effective and ethical use of data. This field can be challenging to master, and this short postgraduate course gives an insight into the key methods a manager can use to analyse data and make decisions concerning it.The applications of this degree can be used across departments such as finance, customer service, business development, marketing and more, and the skills developed will help you improve as a manager as well as a data analyst.Over eight months, this course explores key topics within management and analytics including:financial decision-making in the short and long termthe theory underpinning data and knowledge managementthe applications of statistics in contemporary management and decision makingOnce you have completed your course, you have the opportunity to advance onto a PG Dip or full Masters degree in business analytics.Teaching methodsStudying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.