MSc Business Analytics

University of Derby

Develop the skills needed to be a digitally confident and creative problem solver in a global world. Hone your digital technology skills to facilitate data-driven decision making within small to large organisations. Develop business analytical skills which can be applied to organisations in the public, private or voluntary sectors to enhance your career prospects. Develop real-world practical and professional skills needed in today’s data-rich businesses both nationally and internationally. Study a Master’s informed by key global initiatives – you’ll explore digital technologies in the workplace with regard to the United Nations’ SDGs and the UNESCO sustainability competencies. Work on live briefs with organisations to get valuable experience of the theory applied in professional practice. Business analytics is a recent and rapidly growing field of study which is applied across private, public, and non-profit sectors. From SMEs to MNCs, locally and internationally, businesses have experienced an exponential growth of data collated and stored within their organisation's environment. As a business analytics student, you’ll explore how data can be transformed into business insights to improve business decisions. You’ll develop skills that are in demand in the current knowledge economy and meet the demand for analysts to help businesses gain competitive advantage and enhance strategic decision making.

Derby Business School