Master of Science - Business Analytics

University of Surrey

In this fast-paced, data-driven modern world, business analysts help organizations turn big data into big ideas. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and management science power decisions in business. The University of Surrey's Business Analytics MSc course allows students to gain data-led insights and optimize businesses by using descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

This highly practical course will transform students into a confident lateral thinker who is up-to-date on the latest theory and practice. While they benefit from the input of inspiring industry experts, in class and on-site, the University will ensure they’re immersed in the business problems faced by the global business community today.

The University is ranked in the top 10 for Business and Economics in the UK by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. This course has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). With this course, students will:

• Learn how to become a business-oriented data scientists.
• Develop analytical skills employers seek.
• Develop problem-solving skills.
• Learn how to become a critical thinkers.
• Learn how to manage analytics projects.

Students will get hands-on experience using a wide range of tools in the course, including Tableau, Power Business Intelligence (PBI), IBM SPSS Modeler, R, Stata, SPSS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SAP, Excel, Simul8 and SIMIO. Business Analytics students often pursue careers as data scientists, finance analysts, operations researchers, consultants, managers and business intelligence analysts.