University of Huddersfield

Business Intelligence and Analytics (Professional Practice) MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Want to advance your skills in data analytics and business decision-making? Our MSc in Business Intelligence and Analytics (Professional Practice) is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in today’s data-driven business world, where organisations are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment. If you're aiming to master the art of turning data into actionable insights, this course is ideal. With a focus on analytics techniques, data visualisation, and business intelligence, you'll learn how to extract, manipulate, and present data in ways that drive strategic decisions.

By integrating management science theories and advanced analytical tools, our course prepares you to solve real-world business challenges through the power of data. You'll gain hands-on experience with specialist software commonly used in the industry, such as SAP ERP, ARENA, SPSS, Tableau, Python, Tableau, Python and Excel Solver. These practical skills, combined with a deep understanding of analytics and decision-making techniques, will enable you to meet the growing demand for data-savvy professionals in the marketplace.

Key highlights

  • 6-month placement in a UK business environment after 12 months' study
  • Hands-on training with SAP ERP, ARENA, SPSS, Tableau and Python
  • Focus on analytics techniques, data visualisation and business intelligence
  • Integrates management science theories with advanced analytical tools
  • Learn to extract, manipulate and present data for strategic decisions
  • Designed for international students seeking practical UK experience

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include any subject; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Visualisation Specialist
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Research Analyst

Cost of study

International: £19,800

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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