MSc Finance and Economics

The MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences course at the University of Southampton is a full-time programme, designed to equip students with key skills in dealing with complex business problems and preparing them for a successful career in business analytics. The course combines rigorous theory with practical applications, focusing on the use of data, mathematical and computational models to make decisions.Course Content: The course focuses on the ability to apply quantitative methods to solve problems. Key aspects of content include the collection, processing and analysis of data to make business decisions. Alongside this, students will also develop the ability to use computational and mathematical models to analyse and interpret data.Key Modules: The programme includes modules like Quantitative Methods, Simulation Modelling, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Logistics, Supply Chain Analytics, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Predictive Modelling, and Marketing Analytics.Accreditations: The MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences degree course is accredited by The Operational Research Society.Future Careers: Graduates can expect to work in a number of different roles including business analysts, data analysts, consultants, project managers or in academia. Companies our students have gone on to work for include IBM, Accenture, EY, British Airways, Lloyd's Banking Group, and O2.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.