Masters by Research Business Analytics
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The Masters by Research in Business Analytics programme from the University of Hertfordshire is designed to offer an internationally recognised degree that signifies high levels of achievement in research. The 1-2 year programme enables students to develop extensive subject expertise and independent research skills over an extended period, depending on the level of the award.
The Masters by Research in Business Analytics programme from the University of Hertfordshire will enable students to undertake substantial, original research projects under the guidance and supervision of academic staff and the supervisory team. Students will also have the opportunity to attend a postgraduate seminar series to develop subject-specific knowledge and research skills relevant to their field of study.
They will also get to present their work in major conferences and refereed research publications. This research degree is assessed solely on the final written thesis, which must be “defended” in a viva examination.
Key highlights
- Substantial, original research project throughout the degree
- Supervised by a team of two or more academic staff
- Supervisory guidance on choosing a research topic and conducting research
- Postgraduate seminar series builds subject knowledge and research skills
- Opportunities to present your work at major conferences
- Develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Research analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Doctoral researcher in business analytics
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Masters by Research in Business Analytics from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue various career roles, including:
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Business Intelligence Analyst
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Data Analyst
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Data Scientist
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Operations Research Analyst
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Management Consultant
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Product Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year for international students enrolling in the Masters by Research in Business Analytics at the University of Hertfordshire is £18,800. This cost primarily covers tuition and excludes any other additional fees associated with the programme.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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