MSc in Business Analytics
Edinburgh, Storbritannien
VARAKTIGHET
1 up to 2 Semesters
SPRÅK
Engelsk
TEMPO
Heltid
ANSÖKNINGSTIDEN
11 Jun 2025*
TIDIGASTE STARTDATUM
15 Sep 2025
STUDIEAVGIFTER
GBP 31 100 **
STUDIEFORMAT
På Campus
* detta program har en rad urvalsdeadlines; första deadline: 12 oktober 2022; sista deadline: 7 juni 2023
** hem: £20 400 Internationellt, iinklusive EU: £29 500
Introduktion
This is the age of Big Data. Organisations hold more information about their business environments than ever before. Increasingly, these organisations are recognising the role of data in gaining insights and out-thinking competitors. As a result, there is a growing demand for employees and managers who have analytical skills and can make informed decisions that can drive organisational success.
Antagningar
Läroplan
Semester 1
September–December
Compulsory courses
- Predictive Analytics and Modelling of Data
- Prescriptive Analytics with Mathematical Programming
- Principles of Data Analytics
- Python Programming
Semester 2
January–May
Alternativkurser - Välj 3, 4, 5 eller 6
- Analys av beslutsfattande under flera kriterier
- Industrial Organisation
- Stora språkmodeller i Business Analytics
- Prestandaanalys med DEA
- Preskriptiv analys inom humanitär logistik
- Simulation Modelling and Analysis
- Soft Computing
- Stochastic Optimization
- Web and Social Network Analytics
Summer
May-August
Dissertation (MSc in Business Analytics)
Details of the Dissertation
Programresultat
The programme aims to provide students with a specialist education in business analytics.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Understand and critically apply the concepts and methods of business analytics
- Identify, model and solve decision problems in different settings
- Interpret results/solutions and identify appropriate courses of action for a given managerial situation whether a problem or an opportunity
- Create viable solutions to decision-making problems.
Graduate attributes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- Respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
- Undertake independent learning and display independent thought, acknowledging the importance and limitations of their knowledge
- Förmåga att framföra tydligt och sammanhållet både muntligt och skriftligt
- Förmåga att sammanställa skriftlig och muntlig information
- Identify and evaluate social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues
- Reflektera över deras förmåga att arbeta i och leda team
- Överför med säkerhet kunskap från en domän till en annan
- Demonstrate skills in time management
Stipendier och finansiering
Applicants to the MSc in Business Analytics can apply for a range of scholarships both from the University and external organisations.
Programme and School scholarships
We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, several programme-based and School-funded Scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.
Other scholarships and funding
You may be eligible for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.
Ackrediteringar
Karriärmöjligheter
Career Development
It is anticipated that demand for data analytics employees will continue to grow as analytics is viewed as a key competitive resource by many companies. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.
Graduate Employment
Organisationer har mer information om sina affärsmiljöer än någonsin tidigare. Dessa organisationer inser allt oftare vilken roll data spelar när det gäller att få insikter och utåtriktade konkurrenter. Den världsomspännande marknaden för big data analytics värderades till 37,34 miljarder USD 2018 och förväntas växa med en sammansatt årlig tillväxttakt på 12,3 % för att nå 105,08 miljarder USD 2027. Detta kommer oundvikligen att leda till ytterligare tillväxt på marknaden för anställda inom analysområdet.
The programme prepares students to not only be able to analyse and digest data available but also to translate this into effective decision making. This MSc could lead to a multitude of roles, including:
- Business and management consultants
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Metrics and analytics specialists
- Operational research consultants
- Solutions architects