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

In this fast-paced, data-driven modern world, business analysts help organisations turn big data into big ideas. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and management science power decisions in business. You’ll gain data-led insights and optimise businesses by using descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. 

This highly practical MSc Business Analytics course will transform you into a confident lateral thinker who is up to date on the latest theory and practice. While you benefit from the input of inspiring industry experts, in class and on-site, the university will also make sure you’re immersed in the business problems faced by the global business community today.

Business analytics is the process of predicting the needs of an organisation and analysing the effectiveness of past and present activity. This sought-after and growing business discipline is a strategic necessity for any organisation. MSc Business Analytics course is delivered by published academics and in collaboration with industry leaders. You’ll learn the skills, technologies, applications and practices to become an expert in interpreting and analysing enterprise data effectively. 

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.

Business Analytics MSc is taught in collaboration with multinational companies and will give you the essential skillset they are looking for. It has been developed by the Neo-demographic Laboratory for Analytics in Business (N/LAB), a state-of-the-art teaching, data visualisation and research facility within the Business School.

You will benefit from the engagement of N/LAB's multi-national partners through their support for teaching and access to data.

You have the option to take industry-recognised digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will develop your digital skills.

The course will help you to become a business-orientated data scientist with a technical skillset, the ability to harness big data tools and the managerial skills to deliver practical business analytics projects. It will prepare you for senior management positions within the broad scope of the digital economy.

A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in either computer science, economics, engineering, finance or mathematics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in any subject area is needed for this course. Basic quantitative skills are essential. 

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

2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline; applicants should not have previously studied a significant amount of business analytics, but must have a 2:1 (or international equivalent) in quantitative modules at degree level with a significant amount of mathematical/statistical content