Master's in Business Analytics

at University of Edinburgh Business School

This programme runs for one academic year, starting in mid-September and ending in August. At the start of the programme, you study compulsory courses, which are undertaken in semester one. These are the foundation upon which the whole MSc is built and ensure a common basis of knowledge across the different areas.

A comprehensive Welcome Week provides an introduction to the programme, the School, and the University. Designed to be both informative and fun, it enables you to get acquainted with your classmates.

Finally, your MSc dissertation brings all of the year’s learning together in a piece of work unique to each student.

Compulsory courses

• Predictive Analytics and Modelling of Data
• Prescriptive Analytics with Mathematical Programming
• Principles of Data Analytics
• Python Programming

You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

• An undergraduate degree in any disciplinary area related to management science, operational research, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or business and management which incorporates a distinct quantitative element is required
• Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but who have relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
• Candidates' background should ideally include courses and/or experience gained in topics such as linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, and computer programming
• India: 1st Class degree (60%+)

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each section)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT (including Special Home Edition): total 100 (at least 20 in each section)

Home    
£19,000

International (including EU)  
£27,500

It is anticipated that demand for data analytics employees will continue to grow as analytics is viewed as a key competitive resource by many companies. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.

The programme prepares students to not only be able to analyse and digest data available, but also to translate this into effective decision making. This MSc could lead to a multitude of roles, including:

• Business and management consultants
• Business analysts
• Data analysts
• Metrics and analytics specialists
• Operational research consultants
• Solutions architects