Business Analytics MSc
1 year
In today’s data-driven landscape, businesses need professionals who can turn complex data into actionable insights. The MSc in Business Analytics will equip you with the skills to analyse large datasets, make informed decisions and enhance business performance.
Course information
UK fee £12,100
International fee £23,650
Taught by School of Business
Course description
Course description
Please note, this course is being advertised subject to approval.
Growing global demand for data-driven decision-making is transforming industries. Organisations are increasingly recognising the value of leveraging data. The MSc in Business Analytics is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the pivotal role that data plays in shaping business decisions. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively analyse complex datasets, enabling you to drive strategic initiatives within organisations.
Throughout the course you will master key analytical techniques and tools and apply these to real-world business scenarios. This will give you a practical understanding of how big data can be leveraged to enhance organisational performance and drive strategic initiatives within various industries.
In your modules you will engage with fundamental and diverse topics in business analytics, such as data visualisation and analysis, programming skills, statistical analysis, marketing principles and future market trends, plus the impact of technology and sustainability. Your dissertation will allow you to apply your learning to practical business analytics challenges.
The course emphasises a hands-on learning approach and a focus on enhancing your transferable skills, including effective communication, project management and independent research – skills that are essential in the current data-centric business landscape. As a student in the University of Leicester School of Business, you will benefit from a dynamic educational environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, preparing you for the challenges faced by modern businesses.
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles in data analysis, business intelligence and strategic management in a range of sectors. An MSc in Business Analytics will open doors to a rewarding career in a rapidly evolving field, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to data-driven decision-making processes and make significant impact in the business world.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A good second-class honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution, or a relevant graduate level professional qualification;
Or a demonstration of considerable relevant practical experience and evidence of the ability to cope with the demands of the course.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2025, January 2026 or April 2026
- MSc: £12,100
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.
International Students
Starting in September 2025, January 2026 or April 2026
- MSc: £23,650
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
A postgraduate education at Leicester is a rewarding and enriching experience that enhances both your professional and personal development. It is a big investment in your future and the School of Business has a specialist careers team focused on offering our postgraduate students bespoke career development support, to ensure you are the standout choice for employers.
We work closely with businesses to ensure opportunities for you to interact with industry representatives and gain insights into a variety of potential career paths. Through events, including our Career Development Exhibition, Investment Conference, Management Conference and industry trips, you will have the opportunity to network with representatives of all levels from SMEs to large corporates in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
As well as having a dedicated area at the School of Business for you to drop in and ask advice on all aspects of your career planning, our on-line resources contain a wealth of resources to inform and guide you at every stage of your career journey.
The MSc in Business Analytics will give you a wide of specialist skills including: business intelligence; big data; data analysis and marketing, as well as transferable skills such as project management, effective communication and problem solving.
The School’s dedicated in-house careers team works in tandem with the University’s award-winning central Careers and Employability Service to enable you to achieve your aspirations. The central service includes comprehensive online resources; annual Festivals of Careers; one-to-one appointments, to discuss any aspects of your career journey; employer events and workshops and an experience/opportunities portal where students can find a range of paid and volunteering roles. You can access the one-to-one support service as many times as you need during your studies and even after you graduate.
Course structure
Modules
Modules
- Global Strategy, International Marketing and Operations Management
- Big Data Communication and Visualisation
- Business Analytics
- Marketing Management and Practice
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester
At Leicester you will be taught by leading experts, who have both an excellent academic reputation and real-world industry experience.
Our Brookfield campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities including the ULSB Trading Room. Our 16 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals let you see how traders work using real-time stock quotes 24/7 and providing access to industry-leading data, research, news and analytics.
Teaching and learning
This programme benefits from the opportunity to start your studies at three different points in the year (September, January and April). Whenever you start your studies you will receive a dedicated induction, study the same selection of modules and do the same assessments. The order in which you study your modules and the timing of teaching blocks for each start point may vary according to the University's teaching calendar.
You will be taught through a mixture of methods including seminars, lectures, group work, case study analysis and guided reading. You will be assigned a personal tutor who has a pastoral role and can offer support and advice. Additionally, you can benefit from workshops, visiting speakers and industry visits.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Business Analytics | Qualification MSc | Duration 1 year, full-time | Start Dates January, April and September each year |
Availability
This course is being advertised subject to approval. |
