Course summary
The MSc Business Analysis & Consulting has been developed to equip you with the practical, evaluative and analytical skills to allow you, as a future manager or consultant, to influence and develop strategy and performance within organisations. You will learn the key quantitative business analysis methods necessary to evaluate performance. In addition, you'll learn how to use business models to support the development of strategy for organisations and to help them to monitor and measure strategic processes. Simultaneously, you will develop the key skills of business consulting, which are applicable to any organisation. The work placements forms a vital component of this course. Many of our students spend an invaluable three weeks in January embedded in the analytical function of their host organisation. In addition, many MSc projects are carried out for an external organisation. You will spend the summer months working on a project of importance to their clients. The aim is to gain direct experience in applying the concepts and theories studied on the course.
Modules
Core classes: Foundations of Research & Business Analysis; Quantitative Business Analysis; Managing Business Operations; Spreadsheet Modelling & Demand Forecasting; Strategy Modelling & Management; Becoming an Effective Business Analyst Elective classes: Business Simulation Methods; Risk Analysis & Management; Business Information Systems; Performance Measurement & Management; Business Analytics
Assessment method
Assessment methods include written assignments, exams, practical team projects, presentations and individual projects.
Entry requirements
Second class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in business, economics, engineering or social science subject. Applications from those with other degrees are also encouraged.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Sponsorship information
strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ