Business Analytics MSc

at City University of London

Who is it for?
 

The MSc in Business Analytics programme will help you generate and capture greater competitiveness in data-driven business.

 

Our Business Analytics programme is designed to provide a foundation to those who will determine the scope and direction of data analytics research within their organisation, and communicate the research outcomes to the ultimate decision-makers.

 

Our graduates are trained to participate in the strategic management process, improve the organisation’s financial performance and help design the effective measures of performance of an organisation for which evidence-based data become a strategic asset in the decision-making process.

 

Therefore, the primary goal is to provide an insight into business data analytics and prepare the students to develop the set of skills and attitudes that will evolve into effective leadership skills.

 

Typical backgrounds of students are Accounting, Biology, Business Administration/Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Information Systems/Technology, Management, Marketing, Mathematics and Psychology.
 

Objectives
 

The main purpose of the master's in Business Analytics programme is to develop a comprehensive set of skills and to encourage the positive attributes that are essential to becoming a successful business analyst.

 

The master's degree is committed not only to imparting specialist skills, but also to developing the so-called "soft skills” which are important in influencing people and organisations.

 

As well as obtaining effective and persuasive communication skills, you will also learn about ethics-related issues, which are another key ingredient to responsible leadership.

 

We really appreciate being able to work with students from the Business School. They get involved in a variety of exciting projects (such as analysing workforce and mortality data) and provide us with fresh insights from this information.
 

Government Actuary’s Department, Partner in the Industry Partnership Programme

 

Working with students from Bayes Business School is great. It allows us to work on new projects and they bring a different skillset to the table with a fresh perspective that helps us look at problems through new lenses.

• A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution, in a relevant subject is required.

• Students with a degree that includes quantitative topics are sought and such degrees are: actuarial science, business, computer science, economics, engineering, finance, geography, mathematics, psychology, sociology, statistics or any other quantitative social science.

• Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

• GMAT is not required for application, but may be requested as a condition of offer at the discretion of the Admissions Panel.
   

If you have been studying in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely that you will have to take the test.

 

If you have studied a 2+2 degree with just two years in the UK you will be required to provide IELTS results and possibly to resit the tests to meet our requirements.
 

IELTS
 

• The required IELTS level is an average of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing section and no less than 6.0 in any other section.

UK/EU/International£29,500Tuition fees are subject to annual change
 

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of 2%. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study for continuing students (where applicable).
 

Deposit: £2,000 (usually paid within 1 month of receiving offer and non-refundable unless conditions of offer are not met)
 

First installment: Half fees less deposit (payable during on-line registration which should be completed at least 5 days before the start of the induction period)

Second installment: Half fees (paid in January following start of course)

Career destinations for MSc Business Analytics
 

Our MSc Business Analytics degree is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills required for a successful career as a Business Analyst. Data-driven business is a growing trend, with analytical skills and essential business knowledge prized by employers who are keen to drive their business forward.  You will develop key data analytics skills alongside the soft skills required to influence and lead a business forward. The degree explores business processes that are core for any successful organisation, such as management, finance and measuring performance.

 

Graduates move into a variety of positions helping many organisations enhance their practices and pave the way for success.

 

Our dedicated Careers Team will help you identify your ideal career path and work with you to maximise the potential of accomplishing your professional goals.
 

Class of 2020 profile
 

Recent graduates from 2020 have secured positions for organisations such as:

 

• Business Analysis  Trainee - Directorate-General for Innovation and Technological Support - European Parliament

• Consultant - Technology Risk - EY

• Junior Analyst - Data Department - Photobox

• Data Analyst - Global Data - Bloomberg

• Professional Services Graduate - Global Accounts - Amazon Web Services