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Price: 22500 USD

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801

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester

United Kingdom

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Big data is big business. As technology becomes more sophisticated, the power to harness information becomes more valuable. To keep up with competition and progress, businesses need graduates who can harness the power of big data and spot new opportunities and efficiencies. This course gives you the ability to understand the applications, identify the opportunities and master the tools that turn business analytics into business impact.

You will cover a balance of techniques and practical skills, learning how big data can deliver the kind of insights that can cut costs, deliver efficiency and boost profits. There are a range of optional units on offer, while your dissertation will offer you the chance to dive deep into a topic that interests you, so you will find plenty of opportunities to tailor your studies around your ambitions.

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While it is a specialist field at the forefront of analytics, you do not need advanced technical skills or a degree in business intelligence or analytics to join us. You can enrol with no prior knowledge of business or management, and develop the expertise needed for specialist roles in this rewarding field.

To explore the sector, you will get valuable insights into the important role business analysis plays in modern organisations through our guest lecture series. We invite experienced and active professionals from different areas of the industry to give you an idea of the potential career paths available to you when you graduate.

Total Tuition Fees

$22,500

Duration

12 Months

Median Salary

$55,010

Ranking

#877

US World and News Report

#601

The World University Rankings

#801

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

6.5 / 9

Minimum Score

61 / 90

Minimum Score

79 / 120

Diversity

Others:

10%

North West England:

45%

Overseas:

10%

London:

15%

South East England:

20%

Admissions

Eligibility Criteria

You will need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent. We will also welcome an application if you don’t have a degree, but you have the equivalent professional qualification or significant relevant management experience.

This course is suitable for students with a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. It aims to equip those who wish to pursue a managerial career with the required skills to understand and apply knowledge and understanding of business analytics. However, it should be noted that applicants are not expected to possess any significant technical skills when applying for this course.

International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international

English Language Requirements

We require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

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Career Outcomes

The skills to discover and distil the value from big data are in high demand across the business world. With this course, you could be a valuable addition to organisations in a vast variety of industries. You will also have an insight into the inner workings of business operations with an understanding of how to improve efficiency and find smarter ways of connecting with customers.

As well as traditional business analytics roles, this course could open doors to opportunities in areas such as:

Big Data
Cloud Computing
Project Management
Data Warehousing
Software & Programmatic
Customer Relationship Management

You may also choose to enter the field as a freelance business consultant, or apply your new skills to create your own business.

OUR CAREERS SERVICES

Median Earnings After Graduation

$55,010 / year

Job Placement

97%

Prospective Job Roles

Product Manager

Data Engineer

Database Administrator

Project Leader

Risk Analyst

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Project Manager

Consultant

Data analyst

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,500 / year

Overall Cost

$40,000 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

If you want to study at university in the UK, a scholarship can be a big help.

Scholarships for international students in the UK come from two main sources, from:

the university they will attend
other international organisations

FIND A SCHOLARSHIP AT MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN

We offer four different types of scholarship for international students:

general and Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarships
postgraduate scholarships for specific courses
research grants
sports scholarships

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To give yourself the best chance of getting a place, you should: Indicate your motivation: why do you want to study this course at Manchester Met, and why do you find the subject area interesting or challenging? Link the subject to your own goals:how does the subject relate to your research, professional training needs and future plans? Build on your knowledge: how will the course expand the knowledge you already have in the subject area? Be focused: is your statement easy to understand and have you avoided unnecessary jargon? Demonstrate your commitment: how have you engaged with your subject and prepared for studying it? Think about the course structure: can you link your statement to the description of the course content? Show your interest: which areas of the course interest you, such as modules, placement opportunities or practical experience?
Postgraduate taught courses will normally involve attending classes and completing modules, similar to undergraduate degrees. They are assessed through a combination of coursework, exams and in some cases a written dissertation. Your award will be a masters degree, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate. A research degree is different. You’ll need to do an original piece of academic research and will normally have to produce a written thesis, detailing your work. It’s likely to take several years and involve much more independent work. It will normally lead to a masters by research, MPhil or PhD. If you get your PhD, you can call yourself a doctor, so research degrees are sometimes called doctoral degrees.