Master of Science [M.Sc] [Business Analytics] From Coventry University

This course aims to help you become a highly trained analyst, capable of interpreting data to find new patterns and relationships, informing business decisions accordingly, so as to drive growth and successful business performance.

During this course you will have the chance to:

Develop quantitative and data mining skills to solve business problems.Learn to generate value from Big Data, which cannot be analysed using traditional techniques.Apply theory to practical situations through case studies and projects from industry.Gain hands-on experience of up-to-date technology including SPSS and NVivo, with access to multiple data resources.

From data mining and web analytics to business analytics in practise, the MSc Business Analytics will give you a comprehensive understanding of key areas of business analytics and develop your skills to meet the high demand from employers.

Attracting students from all over the world, this course is a great opportunity to mix with people from different cultures and with diverse backgrounds. You’ll enhance your communication, teamwork and management skills, whilst building a network of international contacts. It will also help you to appreciate the various approaches to people management in a multicultural context.

You will cover a balance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, involving visualisation (Tableau), forecasting and data mining techniques, and optimisation. Gain a cross-disciplinary training in business models, quantitative methods and data science, and prepare for a future career working in complex data-driven environments.

You will also further develop your programming skills in SQL, R, and Python, and gain guidance in obtaining optional certification as Associate Certified Analytics Professional. This globally recognised certification is offered by the INFORMS (USA) and the Operational Research Society (UK), and the required knowledge to pass the certification exam is closely aligned with the core content of this course.

An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date.

2.1 achieved at Undergraduate level