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Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University - UCAS

Heriot-Watt University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Overview Gain the expertise to make data-driven, evidence-based decisions for transformation growth in business with our two-year MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice programme. In an evolving digital world, the significance of data technology in business is as important as ever. Employers worldwide are actively seeking graduates equipped with a unique blend of business acumen, data analytics skills, and the ability to effectively communicate insights. During this degree, you’ll learn about the theory and practice behind analytics, so you'll be positioned to make informed strategic, evidence-based business decisions that drive success in the complex landscape of the business world. You’ll learn about key concepts of Big Data and analytics and their use in management decision-making. You’ll also learn about management consultancy and financial reporting. You’ll explore the theory and methods of social network analysis as they relate to organisational behaviour, leadership and entrepreneurship. This programme is centred on employability and professional career readiness. If the first year is completed at an appropriate level, you'll progress to year two. The second year allows you to embark on a year-long company placement which will help you to develop and reflect on your learning in a workplace setting. We work closely with our industry advisory board of business leaders to identify current skill gaps faced by organisations and ensure that our course content and teaching are aligned with industry needs. As a result, you’ll develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning. There are several core elements of this MSc programme that will set you apart in the corporate world, these include the core skills you will gain in our Business Analytics course followed by our research-led Big Data Analytics course, the Network Analysis course and a new course in Management Consultancy. Our expertise Your learning will be informed by the expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers four key areas:

  • Employment, Work and the Professions
  • Logistics and Sustainability
  • Networks and Enterprise Excellence
  • Social and Economic Data Analysis
Your learning environment This degree is taught through a combination of traditional lectures, case studies and computer lab-based sessions where students will learn how to apply a range of analytical tools and techniques using real company data. During your studies, you’ll benefit from and have access to our state-of-the-art facilities including our Global Incubator which offers new-start firms support to take their business ideas to the next stage. Here you’ll find all types of industries from a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge working with professional and investor networks to achieve meaningful outcomes. Outside of the classroom, you can join Heriot-Watt’s Business Society which holds regular social events and provides networking opportunities and insights into career prospects in business and other relevant industries. Customise your learning You’ll have the opportunity to focus on the areas of analytics and consultancy that interest you the most. You can customise your degree to match your specific interests or career pathway by selecting four specialist course options. Near the end of our study, you’ll ‘deep dive’ into your chosen area of business analytics in your dissertation. You will be required to demonstrate your mastery of the subject area by developing new insight from the analysis of valuable primary research.

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Full-time UK – £9,152 Overseas – £20,376 Fees are payable for each year of this degree. Year 2 (Industry placement) UK and overseas: £3,000
Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University - UCAS