Master in Business Analytics

at Durham University Business School

Core modules - Terms 1 and 2:
 

EITHER

• Introduction to Computer Science

• OR Introduction to Management
   

AND

• Data Analytics in Action

• Learning from Data

• Managing Data-driven Innovation

• Natural Language Analysis

• Retail Analytics

• Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making
   

Core modules - Term 3:

• Silicon Valley Field Trip

• Business Analytics Project
   

You will also complete a Business Analytics research project. Supervised by a faculty member with relevant experience, you’ll investigate in greater detail a subject that you’ve already studied as part of your course. This is an opportunity for you to develop your business insight and present your analysis and ideas in a scholarly and professional manner.

The MSc in Business Analytics programme is designed for graduates from either a business background (with evidence of strong quantitative content) or a tech background (including numerate scientific disciplines with strong computational content). You will need a UK first or upper second class honours degree or international equivalent in one of the following:
 

• Business
• Computer science
• Related subject with strong quantitative component.
   

As there is a high demand for this programme with a finite number of places available, we operate a staged admissions process with application deadlines throughout the year for MSc Business Analytics. Due to the competition for places we give preference to applicants from high ranking institutions and with grades above our minimum entry requirements.

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree. If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

Full Time Fees

Tuition fees
 

• Home students    £32,500 per year
• EU students    £32,500 per year
• Island students    £32,500 per year
• International students    £32,500 per year

Whatever your specialist interests, you’ll find our careers team is one of the most useful resources to support you on your way to your target career. Now more than ever, it’s the skills you’re able to demonstrate in addition to your academic abilities that will make you shine in a fiercely competitive jobs market.
 

That’s why our facilities and services are designed to complement your course and help you develop essential professional and practical skills – from personal resilience and self-awareness to CV writing and interview techniques.