MSc Business Analytics

The MSc in Business Analytics at Northumbria University is a course designed to develop data and analytical skills you need for the digital era. This course enables students to gain a firm grasp of the data landscape and to formulate insights that align with the strategic goals of an organization. The course is delivered through interactive learning methods, workshops, lectures and live projects.Course Content: The course content is developed to offer understanding in areas such as Advanced Business Analytics where you will understand how the frontier of analytics and big data is evolving and how companies can use strategies to align analytics now and in the future. Introduction to Business Analytics and Visualisation, Data Science Concepts, Algorithms and Techniques, Predictive Analytics, Web and Social Media Analytics, and Business Analytics Live Project are also part of the course contents.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Business Analytics, Decision Making and Problem Solving; Data Science Concepts, Algorithms and Techniques; Advanced Business Analytics; Introduction to Business Analytics and Visualisation; Predictive Analytics; Web & Social Media Analytics and Business Analytics Live Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by SAS, a leading provider of business analytics software. Graduates from this course will receive a SAS certification along with the MSc degree. The SAS certification is recognised by industry and will therefore be attractive to employers.Future Careers: The course houses a rich mix of students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, providing plenty of opportunities for networking and personal growth. Future career paths could include roles in finance, health, marketing and more with job titles such as data scientist, data analyst, digital analysts, data & insight manager, business analyst and customer insight manager, to name a few.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.