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Birkbeck, University of London: Business Analytics
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Birkbeck Business School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our new MSc Business Analytics is designed to enhance your skills in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making. It is ideal if you are looking to develop your knowledge and technical skills in an area of high demand by all types of organisations.
This course provides a blend of technical, quantitative modules in data analytics alongside more applied business-focused modules that will develop your ability to make data-driven decisions within a business and organisational setting. You will develop the skills to:
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analyse and interpret data to generate insights and intelligence
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apply forecasting methods to model scenarios that inform organisational decision-making and solve complex business problems
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communicate technical information to different audiences.
You will also take part in practical sessions on data analytics, simulation and other statistical data analysis exercises using available datasets, web analytics services and established analytical tools to enhance your knowledge, skills and understanding in business analytical techniques.
Highlights
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Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.
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Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sports management, and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
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We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
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Birkbeck students are drawn from a diverse range in terms of age and academic, social and cultural backgrounds. This creates a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
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Birkbeck is based in Bloomsbury in central London, which is a centre for international business.
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You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library with its wealth of digital resources.
Careers and employability
This Master's degree will prepare you for analytics roles in a business or management setting within large as well as small, start-up organisations. If you are interested in further study it will also provide you with a strong foundation for PhD research in this area.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. This degree is designed for graduates who are new to business analytics. The course is heavily quantitative in nature therefore some prior experience in quantitative skills would be beneficial. For those applicants without prior experience in statistics, a short introductory statistics course will be provided. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14850 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23220 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. This degree is designed for graduates who are new to business analytics. The course is heavily quantitative in nature therefore some prior experience in quantitative skills would be beneficial. For those applicants without prior experience in statistics, a short introductory statistics course will be provided. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7425 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11610 GBP for Year 1 |
Birkbeck, part of the University of London, offers nearly 300 taught and research postgraduate programmes across arts and humanities, business and economics, law, science and social science. As an evening teaching specialist, Birkbeck offers its taught postgraduate courses between 6-9pm, with some courses available through distance learning. As with undergraduate courses, postgraduates can study full-time or part-time.
Home to 44 research and specialist institutes, Birkbeck is the sixth largest provider of taught postgrad courses for UK and EU students - some 44% of its 11,000-plus students are on postgrad programmes. Around 90% of its academics are active in research, and …
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