Business Analytics (MSc)

Cardiff University

Our Business Analytics (MSc) programme allows you to develop a range of practical in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’, with a specific focus on the application of data analytics for decision-making in real-life business contexts. You’ll learn from experts in Cardiff Business School and the School of Mathematics who specialise in various applications of data science, operational research and analytics across a range of manufacturing and service industries, discovering and communicating meaningful patterns from the data, and applying analytical tools to help private and public sector businesses make better strategic and operational decisions. You’ll work with advanced software and core business and mathematical theory and practice, preparing you for employment and ensuring your success in an interconnected, diverse and rapidly evolving global business arena. The programme provides excellent grounding for careers in a range of analytics, data management and consultancy roles. Together, we’ll explore key topics of operations analytics, time series and forecasting, strategic operations management, enterprise research planning, and risk management, while developing your research skills and proficiency for data analysis and machine learning. During your studies, you’ll also use real word advanced simulation systems and games which will enable you to manage your own virtual company in a competitive market, supporting your learning by generating a dynamic business environment where they accelerate time, simulate interactions with business partners, and automate the execution of administrative tasks. Placements You’ll benefit from a range of experiential and work-based learning opportunities that allow you to apply theory to practice and develop professional skills. While the programme doesn’t include a formal placement, you’ll benefit from meeting with industry professionals through work-based learning activities, such as guest lectures and site visits. Strong links with our research groups and industrial partners offer enhanced opportunities for networking and exposure to potential employers. Within the dissertation phase you may be offered the opportunity (subject to academic performance) to undertake a project in conjunction with an industrial partner, giving you with the chance to gain knowledge of industrial practice, while contributing primary data for the dissertation study. A competitive process is undertaken to identify students suitable for the project.

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