Data Science (Business and Management) (Taught)

Course summary

Whether you’re trying to make sense of a football match, a general election or a business’ financial performance, data is vital. Our Data Science – Business and Management master’s will teach you invaluable skills for today’s economy such as:

data analysis

project design

computational methods

data stewardship.

This pathway focusses particularly on the data techniques and uses that are most relevant to business and management, with optional course units exploring themes such as business creation and AI in finance. The course welcomes applicants from a range of STEM, business and humanities backgrounds. Working with the rest of your student cohort will enrich your understanding of the uses and potential of data. Upon course completion, you’ll have developed a highly valued skillset, enhancing your employability across countless sectors.

Entry requirements

High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) For this pathway, we normally expect applicants to hold a degree in a quantitative or computational subject such as mathematics, statistics, management science or economics, physics, engineering or computer science. Applicants with extensive Business and Management industrial experience combined with an honours degree in a quantitative subject may also be considered for admission. In your application, you should demonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas: - data analytics and/or statistics; - computational subjects; and - pathway specific requirements. These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience. Please see our application and selection page for more detailed information.

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

For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.

Sponsorship information

We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students. In addition, the Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a First class Bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course. For more information, see our Fees and funding page.