MSc Business Analytics
Aston University Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 11,050
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Introduction
Improve your understanding of how to use data to inform strategic decision-making at Aston University. Our flagship distance learning MSc Business Analytics programme welcomes professionals from all disciplines seeking to develop the knowledge and technological skills that are in high demand by organisations around the world. Prepare for a successful career as you work through practical business applications, study relevant case studies and gain hands-on experience with today’s most in-demand technologies.
This program is taught 100% online.
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Curriculum
You will complete 120 credit hours of modules and 60 credit hours of dissertation. A sample of modules is listed below.
Big Data for Decision Making (15 credits)
This module will equip you with the skills needed to successfully handle and analyse big data with the aim of supporting an organisation’s decision-making process.
Business Analytics in Practice (15 credits)
The module aims to familiarise you with a number of predictive and prescriptive business analytics techniques that will be able to apply in different sectors such as marketing analytics, finance analytics and others.
Data Mining and Web Analytics (15 credits)
This module will familiarise you with the data mining techniques with a particular focus on your application to social media data.
Effective Management Consultancy (15 credits)
This module will help you to understand different approaches to consulting projects. You will explore what is good and what is bad consulting practice. It will also prepare you to carry out successful consulting projects within organisations, either as an external consultant or as a line manager given a one-off problem-solving task.
Program Outcome
A Unique Skill Set
Upon completion of the MSc Business Analytics, you will develop and refine a wide range of business skills demanded by employers worldwide including:
- Problem-Solving: Develop competence in analytical tools and techniques that lead to effective management and change within data-driven teams and organisations.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Learn how to uncover patterns, unknown correlations, market trends and customer preferences to make informed decisions.
- Analytical Expertise: Gain confidence and experience needed to practically apply software packages, machine learning algorithms, text analytics and predictive modelling.
Career Opportunities
Recognised by Employers Worldwide
Graduates have gone on to enter a number of fields and disciplines, including human resources, strategic management, operations, marketing and accounting. Positions held by recent graduates span a breadth of countries and continents. Some examples are:
- Brand Activation Executive — Unilever (United Arab Emirates)
- Communications and Training Executive — Tesco (UK)
- Management Consultant — Deloitte (India)
- Senior Business Analyst — Lloyds TSB (UK)
- Strategic Project Leader — Rolls-Royce (UK)
English Language Requirements
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