MSc Management Business Analytics

Course overview

Swansea University's MSc in Management (Business Analytics) teaches you how to use data in the business world. This course prepares you for jobs in the age of big data by teaching key management ideas like handling money, operations, people, and marketing. It provides a solid foundation in key business principles and helps you grasp the complexities of management in our interconnected world.

This course is approved by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the top professional group in the UK for good management. You can also get a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership if you finish certain parts of the MSc Management (Business Analytics) course. The course also has a section to help you with research skills, and all classes are taught by experienced professors who know a lot about industry and academics.

Entry requirements

You will need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course and share any other important details about your studies. You will also need to provide a reference from either a teacher or an employer. Plus, you can include your CV with your application if you want to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is a lower second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent qualifications.
However, some courses require an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or other equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no section lower than 5.5. The University also accept other similar English tests.

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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue careers such as:

Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Analyst or Researcher
HR Business Partner
Management Consultant

Cost of study

For the academic year starting in September 2025 or January 2026, the full-time tuition fee for the MSc Management (Business Analytics) programme is £22,750 and part-time £11,400.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course using the university's online platform or speak with any of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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