PhD Business Analytics

The PhD Business Analytics at the University of Essex equips you with advanced analytical and computational skills to tackle complex business challenges. In today’s data-driven world, businesses, policymakers, and entrepreneurs rely on modern insights to drive decision-making. This programme prepares you to meet that demand, combining classical statistical techniques with modern computational methods to analyse real-world business, market, and societal data.

As a research student, you will explore areas such as Complex Systems, Network Analysis, Market Behaviour, Organisation Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. You’ll receive personalised supervision, gaining the expertise needed to conduct impactful research.

This programme is offered at Essex Business School, the largest department at the University of Essex, where you'll join the Strategy, Operations, and Entrepreneurship Group at the Southend Campus. You will also engage with a strong international academic community and have opportunities to present your work at research events.

The PhD Business Analytics from the University of Essex can be pursued full-time, part-time, or as an MPhil, making it a flexible and rewarding pathway to a career in academia, research, or industry.

The University of Essex is a place where curiosity and innovation drive learning. Since 1964, it has built a reputation for academic excellence and groundbreaking research, welcoming ambitious students from over 140 countries.

Essex is proud to hold a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), recognising its commitment to top-tier education. With a range of degree programmes in Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Technology, the university is particularly known for its strengths in Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Economics.

But Essex is more than just an academic institution, it's a gateway to future success. Students benefit from internships, industry placements, and entrepreneurial opportunities, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for various career opportunities.

• A well-developed research proposal is essential. 
• Typically, you'll be required to attend an interview for acceptance. However, acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

Grade Requirements

• A good Master's degree, or equivalent, in a related quantitative subject such as Economics, Statistics or Mathematics is required. 

English Proficiency

• Non-native speakers of English are expected to show proof of English proficiency. The university requires an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in all other components. 

The PhD in Business Analytics at the University of Essex costs £19,650 per year. Fees will be increased for each academic year of study.

The University of Essex is committed to making quality education accessible to talented international students. To support this, the university offers generous scholarships that help reduce tuition costs and make studying in the UK more affordable.

Students from African Union member countries can apply for the Africa Scholarship Programme, which provides a £4,500 reduction on tuition fees for full-time master’s students.

Essex also collaborates with the British Council to offer GREAT Scholarships, providing £10,000 in financial support for students from select countries, helping them pursue their academic ambitions in the UK.

If you need guidance on applying for scholarships or finding the right financial aid, our AHZ counsellors are ready to assist you in securing the best funding options for your studies.

A PhD in Business Analytics from the University of Essex cab lead to the following career opportunities: 

• University Lecturer/Researcher
• Data Scientist
• Business Intelligence Analyst 
• Consultant
• Product Manager
• Market Research Analyst

Applicants should submit their applications via UCAS. For further details and expert guidance, please contact one of our trained counsellors.