MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics (Professional Practice)

About the course

This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering an additional 6-month placement opportunity, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree within a UK environment after completing the 12-month taught programme.

The MSc in Business Intelligence and Analytics is designed for students with an interest in analytics, data visualisation and business decision making.

Businesses are becoming more and more interested in the high value-adding potential of data and advanced analytics. An incredible amount of data is generated at a very high speed, where businesses are keen to develop a digital culture within their organisation and attract highly skilled talent to support this.

• Enhance your knowledge and understanding of analytics techniques that support modern business needs.
• Develop the skills to extract, manipulate and visually communicate data, alongside a critical understanding of management science theories and techniques. You’ll explore the role these solutions play in solving real-world business problems and developing business intelligence.
• Highly demanded specialist software packages which are used in the industry have been incorporated to support teaching and develop your practical skills. These may include SAP ERP, ARENA, SPSS and Excel Solver to name a few.
• The 18-month route has the opportunity to undertake a 6-month placement element at the end of the 12 month taught programme.

Placements

This course offers you the chance to undertake a 6 month placement at the end of the taught element. A placement can help you build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course.

The placement is a valuable tool that can enhance your employability and help you to develop as an individual. It is acknowledged that graduates with work experience are generally much more attractive to employers.

Our Employability and Placements Office are available to support you in finding placement opportunities and can provide advice in areas such as interview skills and preparing CVs and covering letters.