BSc Business Data Analytics
Learn how to become a specialist who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. Every day organisations accumulate huge volumes of data from a variety of sources for their business systems. These systems vary from customer support, NHS records and critical financial planning, to strategic marketing systems for international retail groups. We’ll support you in becoming experienced in the use of industry-standard business analytics and business intelligence software SAS, helping you to positively contribute and lead companies in improving their business intelligence. There is an increasing demand in industry for skilled specialists who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. The combination of computing skills and business knowledge taught on this course enables you to enter a diverse range of careers, such as business analyst, analytics consultant, statistical programmer, statistical analyst, SAS programmer, data management analyst and research analyst.Our computer science and engineering and technology subjects have been scored highly in the Times Higher Education’s 2020 World University Rankings. Out-performing our inaugural ranking in 2019, computer science – which includes subjects such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and information systems – is ranked 24th overall out of UK universities.Modules such as Information Systems Development will give you a practical, integrated overview of the information systems development process, from project selection and inception, through to capturing user requirements and designing and producing a simple prototype system.Our Business Intelligence module will also give you the opportunity to understand the business process model of organisations and why key business processes need supporting through effective data capture, conversion and information output.
Learn how to become a specialist who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. Every day organisations accumulate huge volumes of data from a variety of sources for their business systems. These systems vary from customer support, NHS records and critical financial planning, to strategic marketing systems for international retail groups. We’ll support you in becoming experienced in the use of industry-standard business analytics and business intelligence software SAS, helping you to positively contribute and lead companies in improving their business intelligence. There is an increasing demand in industry for skilled specialists who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. The combination of computing skills and business knowledge taught on this course enables you to enter a diverse range of careers, such as business analyst, analytics consultant, statistical programmer, statistical analyst, SAS programmer, data management analyst and research analyst.Our computer science and engineering and technology subjects have been scored highly in the Times Higher Education’s 2020 World University Rankings. Out-performing our inaugural ranking in 2019, computer science – which includes subjects such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and information systems – is ranked 24th overall out of UK universities.Modules such as Information Systems Development will give you a practical, integrated overview of the information systems development process, from project selection and inception, through to capturing user requirements and designing and producing a simple prototype system.Our Business Intelligence module will also give you the opportunity to understand the business process model of organisations and why key business processes need supporting through effective data capture, conversion and information output.
