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University of Essex Online: Business and Management (Business Analytics)
| Institution | University of Essex Online View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | University of Essex Online |
| Web | https://online.essex.ac.uk/ |
| enquiries@online.essex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 0527 526 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Increase your confidence working with data and develop your managerial skills for the fast-paced business world with this specialist Masters degree.
Data is used in all areas of business – from marketing and sales to product development to customer service and beyond. As more and more data is gathered by businesses, insightful analysis of information gathered and its application to decision making will be essential for business success. Candidates who have relevant analytics knowledge will stand out from their peers.
You will study a range of topics, both general business and management topics and more focused analytics topics including:
- the theory underpinning data and knowledge management
- the applications of statistics in contemporary management and decision making
- the craft of visualisation and when, what and how to think about visualisation decisions
- the need for rigour, precision and ethical concern when collecting, organising and using data
Towards the end of your studies you will undertake a Business and Management Research Project into the topic of your choice, allowing you to take a deeper look into a specific area of business analytics.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least five years’ management level work experience |
Fees
| EU | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 11836 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
Increasingly, in order to excel in business, there is a need to understand the complexities and possibilities available through effective and ethical use of data. This field can be challenging to master, and this short postgraduate course gives an insight into the key methods a manager can use to analyse data and make decisions concerning it.
The applications of this degree can be used across departments such as finance, customer service, business development, marketing and more, and the skills developed will help you improve as a manager as well as a data analyst.
Over eight months, this course explores key topics within management and analytics including:
financial decision-making in the short and long term
the theory underpinning data and knowledge management
the applications of statistics in contemporary management and decision making
Once you have completed your course, you have the opportunity to advance onto a PG Dip or full Masters degree in business analytics.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least five years’ senior level work experience. English language requirements |
| Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
| England | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3945 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
In a business world increasingly defined and dependent on data, having a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities within business analytics is a great way to set yourself apart from others in your industry and to improve your ability to drive effective change within your company.
This short postgraduate course is designed for professionals who want to understand the uses of data within marketing, sales, customer service, market development, finance and much more. It will increase your confidence working with different types of data as well as give you a grounding in general management techniques.
This focused course explores many of the key areas of business analytics and business management, including:
the theory underpinning data and knowledge management
the applications of statistics in contemporary management and decision making
the craft of visualisation and when, what and how to think about visualisation decisions
the need for rigour, precision and ethical concern when collecting, organising and using data
Once you have completed your course, you have the opportunity to advance onto a full degree in business analytics.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least five years’ senior level work experience. English language requirements |
| Location | Online Learning West One 114 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 1BA |
Fees
| England | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7891 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Essex Online
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online provide 100% online part-time Masters degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.
We achieved a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018), for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students). This rating is the highest possible an institution can achieve.
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