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80

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University of Southampton

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Southampton

United Kingdom

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Program Rank

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7

With our Business Analytics and Management Science master's, you'll develop your skills in business analysis and learn how to gain insights from data. You can also compete for an industry placement for the chance to get valuable experience. 

This UK master’s degree will equip you for a career in data analysis. It is ideal for graduates with analytical skills who can use data to improve business performance and solve problems for organisations.

This business analytics master’s with management science is ideal for students with a background in quantitative study or work experience in this area. The course will help you to specialise in further study, advance in your current professional role or change your career.

Organisations are looking for people with analytical skills and an ability to form insights from data, to improve their performance and grow business intelligence. We've designed our MSc to teach you theory and practical application, which will prepare you for your future career.

We teach in partnership with the Centre of Operational Research, Management Sciences and Information Systems (CORMSIS), one of the country’s best analytics research groups.

As part of CORMSIS, your learning is informed by specialist research and you'll have a wider module choice in business and maths topics. This gives you a chance to customise your postgraduate experience.

You can either complete a dissertation or compete for a 3-month analytics summer project with an organisation, such as British Telecommunications, Deloitte or Ford. This competitive industry placement will boost your career prospects as you take on a real-world challenge and make a strong connection with the business. Whatever you choose, we'll give you career support to maximise your employment prospect.

MSc Business Analytics and Management Science is taught by supportive lecturers who bring learning to life through case studies, active discussions and practical exercises. The course content is based on the latest industry practice, ensuring you learn skills relevant to the current job market.

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Total Tuition Fees

$28,900

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Duration

12 Months

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Median Salary

$1,22,000

Ranking

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#104

US World and News Report

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#108

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:

2%

UK:

65%

Europe:

14%

Asia:

8%

North America:

4%

Oceania:

1%

Others:

6%

Career Outcomes

Graduates have exciting career prospects in a wide variety of business and government organisations, typically in roles involving data analytics.  

Recent graduates are now working at organisations including: 

  • British Telecommunications (BT) 
  • British Airways 
  • Deloitte 
  • Nationwide 

You’ll be able to increase your professional networks further by taking advantage of an annual analytics recruitment fair run by CORMSIS, where you can meet a wide range of employers. 

You'll also have the opportunity to have one-to-one career development sessions with experienced professionals from our industry partner organisations.  


Careers services at Southampton

We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

  • work experience schemes
  • CV/resume and interview skills workshops
  • networking events
  • careers fairs attended by top employers
  • a wealth of volunteering opportunities
  • study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:


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Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,22,000 / year

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Job Placement

96%

Prospective Job Roles

Statistician

Product Manager

Business Intelligence Analyst

Project Leader

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Operations Manager

Project Manager

International Business Analyst

Consultant

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Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

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    7

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  • TOEFL

    100

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  • PTE

    70

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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 Deadlines

Standard Deadline
FallMay 29, 2024

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$28,900 / year

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Overall Cost

$44,900 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

We offer a wide range of merit and competitive scholarships for international students at postgraduate level. Further details can be found on our Scholarships web page.

  •   Merit scholarships are awarded automatically and are based on your final classification.
  •   - If you are eligible for a merit scholarship, further details will be included in your offer letter.
  •   You must apply separately for a competitive scholarship. 
  •   - Further details about the process, including eligibility, deadlines, how we award the scholarships, and the application     form can be found on our Scholarships web page. 
  •   - As it’s a competitive process, not all applications will be successful. 


FAQs

  • Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return. Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

  • You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System. We receive a high volume of applications for this course. This means you may not receive a response to your application for up to 12 weeks. Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

  • Use the 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our online application form. Search for the course you want to apply for. Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents. Submit your application.

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