University of Edinburgh Business School
MSc in Business AnalyticsEdinburgh, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
11 Jun 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
15 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 31,100 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this programme operates a series of selection deadlines; first deadline: 12 October 2022; final deadline: 7 June 2023
** international including EU| GBP 20,400 for home
Introduction
This is the age of Big Data. Organisations hold more information about their business environments than ever before. Increasingly, these organisations are recognising the role of data in gaining insights and out-thinking competitors. As a result, there is a growing demand for employees and managers who have analytical skills and can make informed decisions that can drive organisational success.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
September–December
Compulsory courses
- Predictive Analytics and Modelling of Data
- Prescriptive Analytics with Mathematical Programming
- Principles of Data Analytics
- Python Programming
Semester 2
January–May
Option courses - Choose 3, 4, 5 or 6
- Analytics of Decision-Making under Multiple Criteria
- Industrial Organisation
- Large Language Models in Business Analytics
- Performance Analytics with DEA
- Prescriptive Analytics in Humanitarian Logistics
- Simulation Modelling and Analysis
- Soft Computing
- Stochastic Optimization
- Web and Social Network Analytics
Summer
May-August
Dissertation (MSc in Business Analytics)
Details of the Dissertation
Program Outcome
The programme aims to provide students with a specialist education in business analytics.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Understand and critically apply the concepts and methods of business analytics
- Identify, model and solve decision problems in different settings
- Interpret results/solutions and identify appropriate courses of action for a given managerial situation whether a problem or an opportunity
- Create viable solutions to decision-making problems.
Graduate attributes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- Respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
- Undertake independent learning and display independent thought, acknowledging the importance and limitations of their knowledge
- Ability to present clearly and cohesively both orally and in writing
- Capacity for synthesising written and verbal information
- Identify and evaluate social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues
- Reflect on their ability to work in and lead teams
- Confidently transfer knowledge from one domain to another
- Demonstrate skills in time management
Scholarships and Funding
Applicants to the MSc in Business Analytics can apply for a range of scholarships both from the University and external organisations.
Programme and School scholarships
We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, several programme-based and School-funded Scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.
Other scholarships and funding
You may be eligible for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
Career Development
It is anticipated that demand for data analytics employees will continue to grow as analytics is viewed as a key competitive resource by many companies. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.
Graduate Employment
Organisations hold more information about their business environments than ever before. Increasingly, these organisations are recognising the role of data in gaining insights and out-thinking competitors. The worldwide big data analytics market was valued at US$ 37.34 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% to arrive at US$ 105.08 billion by 2027. This will inevitably lead to further growth of the market for employees in the area of analytics.
The programme prepares students to not only be able to analyse and digest data available but also to translate this into effective decision making. This MSc could lead to a multitude of roles, including:
- Business and management consultants
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Metrics and analytics specialists
- Operational research consultants
- Solutions architects