Business Analytics (MSc) (2022 Entry)
About this taught graduate course
Course overview
Ranked 12th in the world and 3rd in the UK in the QS University Rankings 2021 for MSc Business Analytics, the course features a broad range of theory and applications in analytics.
The course offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge of business analytics, and to provide insights on how to analyse business problems and solve them using a variety of operational research, statistics and machine learning techniques.
You will also gain a cross-disciplinary training in business models, quantitative methods and data science by covering descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and be prepared for working in complex data-driven environments through building up quantitative consultancy skills and developing programming skills.
You will also be guided in optionally obtaining certification as Associate Certified Analytics Professional. This globally recognised certification is offered by the INFORMS (USA) and The OR Society (UK), and the required knowledge to pass the certification exam is closely aligned with the core content of this course.
You will cover a balance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, involving visualisation (Tableau), forecasting and data mining techniques, and optimisation.
Skills from this degree
- Learn how to gain business insights from large data sets through a range of cutting-edge techniques
- Cover a diverse set of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics modules, aligned with industry trends
- Continue developing your programming skills in SQL, R, and Python
- Opportunity to conduct an external consultancy project with a real client or put your learnings into practice with the applied Business in Practice module
- Apply to the QTEM Masters Network Program and spend up to an additional 12 months studying at one or two International Academic Partners, completing an internship, and taking part in a global Data Challenge with fellow QTEM students
- Access to dedicated CareersPlus service with specialist careers coaches
General entry requirements
Minimum requirements
2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
We consider applications from a wide range of degrees including economics, business, engineering, psychology, geography, sociology, and politics.
This course requires strong numeracy and IT statistical ability.
English language requirements
You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:
- Band B
- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
International qualifications
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.
Additional requirements
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Core modules
- Data Management
- Business Statistics
- Analytics in Practice
- Optimisation Models
- Advanced Analytics: Models and Applications
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Understanding Business for Analysts
- Dissertation or Business in Practice
Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Forecasting
- Discrete Event Simulation
- Strategy Analytics
- Pricing Analytics
- Text Analytics
- Financial Analytics
Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.
Teaching
You will study five core modules and two required modules, alongside either two elective modules and a dissertation, or three elective modules and the Business in Practice module.
Please note that availability and delivery modes may vary.
Class sizes
The class size for this course is around 252 students.
Typical contact hours
Delivery of modules varies – some are taught over the course of a term, whilst others are delivered in an intensive 5-day block.
Assessment
Assessment is usually a mix of exams, group projects and coursework.
Choice of Dissertation or Business in Practice route:
Dissertation route
If you are considering further academic study (PhD) or develop your theoretical and practical understanding of current business problems and you would like the opportunity to research a topic relating to business analytics, the 10,000-word dissertation will enable you to test and apply the techniques and theories you have gained. Your dissertation project will either be as a consultant to an organisation or as applied research.
Business in Practice route
If you would like to develop further applied skills and specialist knowledge to suit your career aspirations, you can complete your studies with our applied Business in Practice module. You will develop deep functional and industry expertise with practical insights from our faculty and our CareersPlus and Corporate Relations team.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.
There may be events taking place in the evenings. Classes may run up to 7pm and other events, such as careers presentations may take place later or on weekends. Occasionally, classes and exams may be held on weekends. We will notify you in advance if this is the case.
This is a full-time course, so there are no holidays as such. However, the two weeks covering Christmas and New Year are guaranteed to be free from lectures. There may also be weeks free over the Easter period (check with your programme team). Resit exams may take place outside of standard teaching periods.
Your career
Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Arup
- BAE Systems
- BNP Paribas
- CitiBank
- Deloitte
- Delphi
- European Central Bank
- GlaxoSmithKline
- IBM
- Morgan Stanley
- Nielsen
- Rolls-Royce
- Shell
- UBS
- Unilever
They have pursued roles such as:
- Management Consultants
- Actuaries
- Business and financial project management professionals
- Chief executives and senior officials
- Economists, estimators, valuers and assessors
- Finance and investment analysts and advisers
- Investment/merchant bankers
- Taxation experts
Helping you find the right career
We have our own dedicated careers team at Warwick Business School called WBS CareersPlus. You will have access to one-to-one career guidance appointments, CV checks and tailored mock interviews.
Personalised support
The WBS CareersPlus team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.
You can take advantage of personalised careers coaching and advice. Our one to one careers appointments can help you if you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.
Warwick Business School
If you’re interested in the bigger picture, comfortable challenging assumptions and want a degree that will open doors, then WBS is the place for you. We will give you the foundation for change and prepare you for your future career. Are you ready to make your mark in the world of business?
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The vision of WBS is to be Europe’s leading University-based Business School, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. We recognise that rankings are one way to profile our progress towards fulfilling this vision, and are proud to participate in the major global business education rankings.
QS Business Masters Rankings 2022
- Masters in Business Analytics – 12th in the world, 3rd in the UK
- Masters in Marketing – 7th in the world, 2nd in the UK
- Masters in Management – 19th in the world, 4th in the UK
- Masters in Finance – 20th in the world, 6th in the UK
Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2021
- 15th in the world, 3rd in the UK
Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2021
- 13th in the world, 4th in the UK
Our Postgraduate Taught courses
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- Finance (MSc)
- Finance and Economics (MSc)
- Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation (MSc)
- International Business (MSc)
- Management (MSc)
- Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation (MSc)
- Marketing and Strategy (MSc)
- Mathematical Finance (MSc)
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- Business Administration (Executive) (MBA)
- Business Administration (Full-time) (MBA)
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If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information, however we are awaiting guidance from the UK government regarding fee status for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members living in the UK for academic year 2021/22 onwards. We are not able to confirm the fee status for these students until the relevant eligibility criteria have been confirmed. Once we have received further information from the UK government, we will provide you with an update on your fee status and let you know if any additional information is required. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides guidance to UK universities on fees status criteria, you can find the latest guidance on the impact of Brexit on fees and student support on the UKCISA website.
Additional course costs
Please contact your academic department for information about department specific costs, which should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below, such as:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
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