Course summary

Drawing on faculty from across Cranfield University, the course is led by Cranfield’s Economics and Banking Group, which has been consistently ranked in the World top 10 in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking for its teaching of economics in relation to our full-time MBA programme. By studying this master’s in business data analytics, you will be immersed in a varied, stimulating, and experiential learning environment. Taught modules consist of formal lectures, in-class discussions and computer-based practical sessions, placing an emphasis on the practical application of business analytics. You will have the opportunity to undertake an individual thesis in conjunction with an external organisation, presenting findings to senior managers from the organisation involved. You will develop your knowledge and skills in business data analytics, develop your self-awareness and undergo personal development, critical to career progression. You will benefit from our close connections with international businesses, by using learning approaches based on real-world problems you will develop skills that are practical and distinctive. Gain analytical skills which will enable you to identify routes to sustainable competitive advantage for organisations and communities across the world. This course comprises 6 core modules. Each delivered module comprises 40 hours of class contact time with a further 160 hours of study time to consolidate learning and carry out assignments, giving 200 notional learning hours per module. The thesis component of the module is a total of 80 credits Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff. As a result, they may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels..