Organizations of all sizes must analyze complex business data to remain competitive. Business analytics helps to predict market trends and improve business processes. It empowers managers to make strategic decisions to improve performance in areas such as product development, operations, marketing, sales and supply chain management.
University of Essex's MSc Business Analytics develops students analytical skills, so they can solve complex business problems. They’re trained to organize, integrate and interpret data, so they can make insightful forecasts into all aspects of business operation and implement appropriate actions.
Students cover topics such as:
The range of optional modules gives students the opportunity to specialise in a variety of complementary business, management and marketing subjects.
Essex Business School, where this course is taught, is home to the ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre, which helps local authorities and businesses across the UK to harness data more effectively. Not only does the centre have expert data analytics facilities, students are taught by academics who are actively involved in researching big data and collaborating with businesses to solve real-world issues.
Data is the driving force behind critical business decisions, so data scientists and analysts are in great demand in both start-ups and well-established companies. Becoming an expert in data analytics means students can help businesses gain competitive advantage by becoming better at making decisions and predictions through organizing, analyzing, integrating and interpreting data. This course will equip students with essential numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills for a thriving career as a business analyst, manager, or consultant in private and public enterprises.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Business & Management |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 19530 |
| Campus | Southend |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 58 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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