Business Analytics (HDA Top-up) - MSc
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Have you recently completed your Level Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship? Put a cap on your studies at Kent by topping-up to a full Masters degree in Business Analytics and gaining a more widely recognized qualification. Designed for the MSc Top-up builds on what you learned during your SLA, helping you to master the skills to interpret, analyse, and present complex data, informing stakeholders and facilitating nuanced data-driven decision-making.
You'll work on an independent dissertation under the supervision of one of our academics, that will allow you to apply what you've learned and make an impact on your organization.
Key highlights
- Tops up Operational Research Specialist Apprenticeship to a full Masters
- Builds on skills developed during the apprenticeship
- Develops skills to interpret, analyse and present complex data
- Supports data-driven decision-making for organisational stakeholders
- Independent dissertation supervised by an academic
- Dissertation applies learning to make an impact at your organisation
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Business Analyst
- Operational Research Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Analytics Consultant
- Decision Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,900 per year | International: £3,900 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 University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.