Course summary
Want to advance your skills in data analytics and business decision-making? Our MSc in Business Intelligence and Analytics is designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in today’s data-driven business world, where organisations are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. If you're aiming to master the art of turning data into actionable insights, this course is ideal. With a focus on analytics techniques, data visualisation, and business intelligence, you'll learn how to extract, manipulate, and present data in ways that drive strategic decisions. By integrating management science theories and advanced analytical tools, our course prepares you to solve real-world business challenges through the power of data. You'll gain hands-on experience with specialist software commonly used in the industry, such as SAP ERP, ARENA, SPSS, and Excel Solver. These practical skills, combined with a deep understanding of analytics and decision-making techniques, will enable you to meet the growing demand for data-savvy professionals in the marketplace.
Modules
You will study the following modules: Core modules: Statistics and simulation modelling Management Science Modelling Managing Big Data Data Analysis and Visualisation Intelligent Business Information Systems The Global Professional Your course provides you the option to select from 2 modules which may include: Leading Managing and Developing People Global Business and Human Rights Final Project An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route and New Venture Creation Route (subject to tutor approval). Research Route Research Methods Individual Research Project Consultancy Route Consultancy Skills Group Consultancy Project New Venture Creation Launch a venture New Venture Creation
Assessment method
Tutors are experts in their field and with many having practical experience in industry and the professions which helps combine your academic knowledge with practical application. Many aspects of teaching and assessment are grounded in real life situations.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent qualification, in any subject. * Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700* | Year 1 |
| International | £18700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH