MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice

In the MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice programme, you will gain the practical experience and decision-making skills you need to succeed as leaders and managers in today's data-driven and fast-changing world. You will learn about key concepts of Big Data and analytics, management consulting, and financial reporting. 

This programme focuses on making you employable and ready for your professional career. In your second year, you will have a year-long work placement at a company. You will also develop important skills in areas like business strategy, leadership, and project management.

You will learn through lectures, case studies, and computer lab sessions, and be assessed through online assignments. This programme is recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.

Heriot-Watt University is a top university in Scotland where many graduates do well after their studies. It is ranked 5th in the whole UK. The university has campuses in different countries around the world, so you get a truly international learning experience. At the Edinburgh Campus, you will find Oriam, which is Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre. This shows that the university thinks fitness and mental well-being are important for students. The university has a lot of different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in subjects like Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to take the course and give any other information about your studies that is relevant. You will also need to get a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any work experience, you can also upload your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

• You will need to have at least a second-class undergraduate degree in a subject that is related to this course. Examples of relevant subjects are Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration/Management, or Journalism. If your degree is in a different subject, it might still be acceptable if you have enough work experience in business or a related field. You should be able to show that you are good with numbers, for example, by having knowledge of algebra, statistics, calculus, Accountancy and Finance, or similar subjects.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you will need to get a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test. You will also need to score at least 5.5 in each part of the test (reading, listening, and speaking), except for writing, where you will need a score of 6.0. The university also accepts equivalent scores from other English language tests, like PTE and TOEFL.

If you are an international student and you want to study the full-time MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice programme, it will cost £21,192.

Heriot-Watt University offers many different kinds of scholarships and financial help for students. Every year, they give out more than £6 million in total. These scholarships are for students at different levels of study and can help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Some scholarships are given to students who do very well in their studies, while others are for students who need financial assistance. There might also be special scholarships for students who are studying certain subjects or who come from particular parts of the world.

Here are some job opportunities open to you after completing this programme:

• Financial Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Management Analyst
• Business Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Architect

You can apply to Heriot-Watt University yourself by using the online application form on their website. You can also apply through AHZ consultants. You can talk to our trained advisors to understand the application process better. They can also help you show your best qualities and make your application suitable for what the programme is looking for.