Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Analytics with Placement Year

University of East London

Our MBA (Business Analytics) is a dynamic, contemporary, and practical course designed to produce data-driven business leaders of the future. The Industry 4.0 revolution is creating a transformational and competitive business scenario that is full of challenges that demand effective solutions. As a professional in the business industry, MBA graduates ought to be aware of the crucial role that business analytics - the strategic analysis of data to make the best decisions - play, with regard optimising processes and creating competitive advantages. This pathway will help you develop competencies and abilities in the field of Data Science (DS) applicable to the business industry. Learn how to analyse data to derive Business Intelligence (BI) and use Business Analytics (BA) to drive effective decisions and successful future outcomes.You'll develop competencies and abilities in the field of data science applied by the business industry. Learn to distinguish the internal and external sources of Big Data and strategic information required to modelling organisational performance. Determine the best analytic tools and practices to be used in specific scenarios such as learning machines, statistical learning, mining, social media analysis, Internet of Things, cloud, and simulation. Design prescriptive organisational models and solutions using inferential statistics and informatics software such as R and Python.You are able to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact the overall duration of their study period. Knowledge is developed through guided reading, knowledge-based activities with feedback, and online discussions and activities. Thinking skills are developed through reflective activities with feedback and online discussions and activities.The business magazine, Forbes, has calculated that successful MBA graduates pay back the cost of their qualifications within four to five years on average - with lifetime earnings greatly enhanced thanks to the qualification.Studying for your MBA with us should enhance your employability and earning power and develop your ability to approach business problems in a strategic manner. As part of the course, you'll study a specialised 'Professional Development' module that is specifically designed to help you boost your career prospects and make the most of your MBA in the employment market.