MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics

The MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics at Teesside University is designed for graduates and professionals who want to develop their skills in data-driven decision-making. The programme equips students with essential skills for data analysis, mining, machine learning, database management, ethics, data privacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing students for data-driven decision-making roles in a global market. 

The course covers important learning areas such as big data and business analytics, data analytics and decision-making, global strategy: challenges and choices, Interactive visualisation and business project, making you research-active, future-ready, globally connected, socially and ethically engaged, and digitally empowered.

The learning process is project-based, which combines with lectures, seminars, real-world scenarios, case studies and projects that simulate real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to apply analytical techniques to business challenges. You are assessed through business reports, case study analyses, presentations, self-diagnostic assessments, a research proposal and a dissertation.

Teesside University is located in Middlesbrough, in the northeast of England, and has been providing education since 1930.  Its modern campus includes advanced teaching spaces, computing suites, a modern library and dedicated support for international students. The university is committed to practical and employment-focused learning.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in subjects including medicine, law, engineering, business, computing, social sciences, and the arts. It has a School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies that supports innovation in fields such as data science and artificial intelligence.

Teesside is also home to the National Horizons Centre, a research, training, and teaching facility for biosciences. Students benefit from careers guidance, enterprise support, and collaborative links with regional and international employers.

Applicants must submit a personal statement to describe their interest in the course and a post-experience or professional qualification. A reference from an academic or employer is required.  Applicants are encouraged to upload a CV to show their work experience. 

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants require a good honours degree (at least a 2.2) in a subject related to the field of study.
• Applicants can also submit equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.
• Alternatively, other English language qualifications like LanguageCert International ESOL SELT are considered.

The tuition fee for the MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics is £17,000 per year for international students.  Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

The university offers scholarships to international students to support them financially. The Vice-Chancellor's scholarship, which acknowledges exceptional students demonstrating skills and commitment to global leadership, offering a one-time £7,000 fee waiver during the first year of study, is one of the scholarships awarded. 

Other scholarships like the Global Excellence Scholarship and the British Council GREAT scholarship exist and are offered to international students who meet certain eligibility criteria.

Graduates of the MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics can work as:

• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Business Analyst
• Analytics Consultant
• Data Engineer

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.