MSc Business with Business Analytics

Overview

Are you looking to complement your undergraduate studies with a business-focused Masters degree that will enhance your employability? Do you want to explore the latest techniques for analysing ‘big data’ in order to improve an organisation’s decision making?

This one-year course develops broad business skills while also offering a specialist pathway in business analytics.

Key facts

Develop expertise in business analysis using contemporary tools and techniques for analysing big data
Prepare yourself for the SAS Global Certification in the Business Intelligence module
Newcastle Business School is part of a select group of business schools worldwide, following accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in business and accounting – the first in Europe to gain the double accreditation
Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UK’s largest providers of IT and project management training
Also available as MSc Business with Business Analytics with Advanced Practice.

What will I study?

You will study specialist modules that will cover topics like business intelligence and marketing metrics, in which you will develop expertise in data analytics tools as well as management strategies for the analysis of organisational data. You’ll also develop your research skills through a Masters dissertation or an investigative consultancy project related to an issue faced by a real client.

This programme is also available as MSc Business with Business Analytics with Advanced Practice which includes either an internship or project.

The course includes two modules that are focused on developing global management competencies. Topics during these modules include emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and the ability to work in diverse groups and teams, as well as project management and decision making.

The course culminates in either a Masters dissertation or, if you prefer, a consultancy project where you’ll tackle an issue faced by a real client. Throughout the course there’s a focus on self-development and employability.