What will I learn?
The MSc Business Analytics is a professionally accredited, one-year specialist programme for students aiming to master the latest techniques in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. You develop the skills to integrate advanced data analytics with business decision-making, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business leadership, and to collaborate effectively with decision-makers in diverse organisational contexts. Combining rigorous analytical training with practical problem-framing and results communication, you can gain the skills to contribute to data and AI-driven innovation, supporting transformative solutions across competitive industries. Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), MSc Business Analytics emphasises professional and ethical standards while enhancing employability. Designed with industry insights from leading organisations such as IBM, NHS, Amazon, and Barilla Group, and enriched by alumni feedback, it delivers a cutting-edge education. To build analytical expertise and career readiness, the programme offers opportunities to work with the Professional Liaison Network (PLN) on consulting projects, providing hands-on experience with organisations. You'll work on real-world challenges with partners like Barilla, Yeo Valley, Financial Times, IBM, and Bristol Airport. Projects cover topics such as resource allocation, people analytics, customer segmentation, performance measurement, healthcare workforce analysis, and renewable energy systems automation.
Which department am I in?
University of Bristol Business School
Entry requirements
For international students
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint or combined honours degree) such as Accounting and Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Economics and Trade, Mathematics, Physics, Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Economics).ORIf your degree is not listed above, you need a 2:1 or equivalent in two different quantitative units from the Maths qualification requirements list below.ORA-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative units in your degree.We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If your degree subject is not listed in the main entry requirements, you must have evidence of an upper second class honours degree which includes two units of mathematics with 60% or above (or international equivalent) in each unit.
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