M.Sc Business Analytics - Operational Research and Risk Analysis

at Alliance Manchester Business School

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Risk, Performance and Decision Analysis
• Mathematical Programming and Optimisation
• Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
• Applied Statistics and Business Forecasting
• Global Operations Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Business Improvement Tools Techniques and Systems
• Global Supply Chain Management: Theories and Practice
• Strategic Project Organising
• Knowledge Management and Digital Strategy

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computing, management science or economics. 
 

When assessing your academic record we take into account your grade average , position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.  We particularly welcome applicants from institutions of high ranking and repute.
 

IELTS 

• 7.0 overall and no other element below 6.5

MSc (full-time)
 

• UK students (per annum): £15,000
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,500

There are many potential career roles for postgraduates with an understanding of analytical approaches in business and management - including job titles such as operational research analyst, systems analyst, risk analyst, financial analyst, performance analyst, business analyst, data analyst, marketing analyst, data scientist, business modeller, and operations, logistics, production, project, risk, quality, performance, or general manager.
 

Employers include general and specialist consultancies, the finance, retail and manufacturing sectors, government analytics units, defence and major 'solution providers' in IT systems, outsourcing and telecoms.
 

In many of these areas an MSc is generally accepted as highly desirable for developing an initial career in the field. In addition to preparing you for specialist professional work, the course is also a valuable preparation for further study and for research degrees.
 

Recent recruiters

America Veintiuno, Aon, Bank of East Asia, Business Integration Partners SPA, Convergys, Dell, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs International, Hainan Airlines, HMR, HSBC, IBM, PwC, Royal Bank of Scotland, Saudi Aramco, Sky, Swiss Re, Triumph Motorcycles and Vicat.