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80

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University of Birmingham

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Birmingham

United Kingdom

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Program Rank

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15

In a world that is constantly going through a digital transformation, data technology has never been so important. Businesses across the globe are seeking graduates who have an understanding of business, data analytic skills and, crucially, the ability to communicate these insights to make informed business decisions.  

Our MSc Business Analytics programme will allow you to gain an understanding of the theory and practice behind business analytics, giving you the essential skills that employers are looking for.  


Our MSc Business Analytics programme is suited to those from a variety of backgrounds who are interested in conducting detailed data analysis and translating these insights to resolve practical business issues for a variety of different organisations from start-ups to global companies.  

This programme is for those who already have experience relevant to business analytics or data science, those who would like to gain a qualification in this area, or those who would like to change careers to data analytics or the data science sector. 


Why study this course at Birmingham?

  • Through our Business Analytics Capstone Project, you will gain the opportunity to gain relevant work experience through undertaking a group project which will involve analysing a set of data and delivering a presentation to communicate your findings.  
  • There will also be an opportunity for you to tailor the programme towards your interests with the Business Analytics micro-courses. In this 20-credit module, you will be able to choose extra-curricular business analytics content to be brought to your curriculum.
  • Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools that holds the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.
  • The ability to analyse data sets and communicate these insights is a skill that is highly in demand by companies across the globe who are looking to get ahead of their competitors by using the latest data to make significant changes.
  • Birmingham has the largest city economy outside of London with key links to global companies, giving you the opportunity to network with a variety of different organisations.

Core modules


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Total Tuition Fees

$29,340

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Duration

12 Months

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Median Salary

$41,891

Ranking

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#105

The World University Rankings

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#80

QS World University Rankings

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Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

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Average Age

25

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Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

2%

North America:

2%

Asia:

2%

Rest of Europe:

2%

UK:

80%

EU:

11%

Career Outcomes

Top 5 in the UK for being most frequently targeted by the country’s top employers (High Fliers Research 2021)

Top 20 for graduate employability (The World University Rankings 2021)

This programme will allow you to tackle real-world challenges, using data analysis to evaluate the success of previous business projects as well as forecast future decisions. This a skillset that is highly in demand by businesses that are looking for ways to become more efficient and increase growth. Our MSc Business Analytics programme will also be extremely useful for those who run their own organisations, allowing you to gain an overview of the datasets available and what this means for your business. 

Our graduates go on to have careers in the following roles: 

  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analysis
  • Technology Consultant
  • Consumer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Supply Chain Planner
  • Supply Chain/Logistics Analyst 

BBS Careers and Careers Network

As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.  

Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.   

BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.  

BBS Careers is one of a few, if not the only business school career service to offer life-long support.  

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$41,891 / year

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Job Placement

85%

Prospective Job Roles

Data Engineer

Marketing manager

Marketing Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Business Consultant

Supply Chain Manager

IT Business Analyst

Data analyst

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Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

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    6.5

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  • TOEFL

    88

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  • PTE

    67

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Application Fee: 50

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    Curriculum Vitae

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    TOEFL

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    IELTS

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    Personal Statement

    313

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    Academic LOR

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    Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

Standard Deadline
FallJun 1, 2024

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$29,340 / year

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Overall Cost

$44,340 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential.

This year, we’ve increased our international scholarship funding to approximately £3 million, rewarding outstanding achievement and helping more international students to study with us. 

This is complemented by additional funding opportunities from individual Colleges and esteemed partners like Chevening and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. These scholarships not only celebrate outstanding achievements but also reflect our dedication to making world-class education accessible to more students from around the world*


Scholarships

  • International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

Eligibility to receive the scholarship will be determined by a University selection panel based on the following criteria: Academic excellence and previous study - Birmingham Masters Scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic performance in the applicants' previous studies.


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