Masters in Information Management & Digital Business – Big Data in Business

Overview

The Big Data in Business pathway will enable you to understand and strategically direct the information being generated by businesses.

Commercial focus

You will learn to develop a strategic approach to managing Big Data in business. This will be taught through the analysis of business problems as well as understanding different approaches to business intelligence. Through this, you’ll be able to create usable business intelligence to create competitive advantage for organisations. Through this programme, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse and manage Big Data to benefit business in a variety of sectors.

How we assess you

You will learn and be assessed through a wide variety of teaching methods which vary depending on your chosen Masters programme. These include online materials and multimedia content, guest lectures, individual and group assignments, case studies, field visits, dealing room simulations, presentations, applied projects, consultancy work and examinations.

On average in class tests form between 15 - 25% of the assessed work. The remaining comes from coursework, including a written dissertation or project depending on your chosen programme.

Continuing your career

The MSc Information Management and Digital Business programme will give you a rigorous academic understanding of real-life and current business issues. As a graduate of the Big Data in Business pathway, you will be equipped to develop strategies to manage Big Data. These skills are much in demand, in a variety of fields.