Business Analytics - MSc

at University of Kent

The following modules are indicative of those offered on the Business Analytics programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. You may study a mix of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• BUSN9040 - Machine Learning and Forecasting (15 credits)
• BUSN9165 - Big Data Analytics and Visualisation (15 credits)
• BUSN9200 - Research Methods and Consulting Skills (15 credits)
• BUSN9210 - Advanced Spreadsheets and Decision Support Systems (15 credits)
• BUSN9660 - Simulation Modelling (15 credits)
• BUSN9690 - Business Statistics with Python (15 credits)
• BUSN9970 - Prescriptive Analytics for Decision Making (15 credits)

Optional modules may include
 

• BUSN8020 - Corporate Finance (15 credits)
• BUSN8021 - Foundations of Finance (15 credits)
• BUSN9058 - Warehousing and Global Transportation Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9065 - Consumer Behaviour (15 credits)
• BUSN9173 - Project Management (15 credits)
• BUSN9320 - Operations Management and Digital Transformation (15 credits)
• BUSN9960 - Logistics and Supply Chain Planning (15 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• CB986 - Dissertation (15 credits)

A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in any subject area is needed for this course.  Basic quantitative skills are an advantage.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees
 

• Home full-time-£11400
• EU full-time-£15900
• International full-time-£21200

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

This specialist programme prepares students for roles within business analytics.

Our Business Analytics graduates find work in public and private sectors, both overseas and in the UK, in a wide range of companies and organisations, including:
 

• DeBeers
• British Airways
• BT
• South East Water
• BAE Systems
• Amazon.

Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.