Swansea University

Management (Business Analytics), MSc

Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you interested in a career in the dynamic data driven business world? Most organisations, whether large or small use data and analytics to inform their strategic and operational decisions. Highly skilled analysts are in great demand across all sectors, from finance, education, pharmaceuticals and government, with job opportunities available around the world.

The MSc Management (Business Analytics) at Swansea University will give you a thorough understanding of how data analysis is undertaken and applied in the corporate world, through to more in depth machine learning concepts. Using data from a variety of business sectors, this programme is focused on preparing you for a career in the era of ‘big data’. The programme covers core management concepts such as managing financial resources in a digital world, sustainable operations management, managing people and performance and marketing strategy to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, the course is open to students from any discipline who would like to work in business or management. Upon successful completion of the relevant mapped modules within the MSc Management you will qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Qualify for CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
  • Covers data analysis in business through to machine learning concepts
  • Uses real data from a variety of business sectors
  • Core modules include sustainable operations management and marketing strategy
  • Open to graduates from any discipline as a conversion course

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2.2.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

Careers this course leads to

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,750 per year | International: £22,750 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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