MSc Business Analytics

Royal Holloway, University of London offers a postgraduate course in Business Analytics. This course has been designed to provide students with a deep understanding of modern data-driven and computing-intensive methods in business analytics. The course integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches with large real-world data sets so students can develop skills to generate useful business information, solve business problems, and support strategic business decisions.Course Content: The course includes training in business, computational, and mathematical knowledge, along with a solid understanding of business environments. It dives deep into areas such as mathematical methods in business, probabilistic methods in risk management, and computational and machine learning methods.Key Modules: The course consists of a range of modules including Principles of Risk Management, Computational Methods and Machine Learning, and Advanced Data Analysis. In addition, students must also complete a dissertation in a relevant field.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and also affiliated with the GREAT Scheme, which is designed to develop students' understanding in the areas of Global risk resilience & decision-making, Research methodologies, Enhanced employability and development, Advanced technical learning, and Team development.Future Careers: Graduates of the Business Analytics course typically secure positions as risk analysts, business analysts, data analysts, infrastructure analysts, pricing analysts, or consultants. The course also has a potential pathway to PhD research in the field of enterprise risk and insurance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.