Course summary
Business analytics is the process of predicting the needs of an organisation and analysing the effectiveness of past and present activity. This sought-after and growing business discipline is a strategic necessity for any organisation. Our MSc Business Analytics course is delivered by published academics and in collaboration with industry leaders. You’ll learn the skills, technologies, applications and practices to become an expert in interpreting and analysing enterprise data effectively. Also available with an optional Industrial Placement. Reasons to study MSc Business Analytics at Kent
- Kent Business School is a ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business school placing us in the top 1% of business schools globally to be accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
- You’ll be part of a supportive community at our Canterbury campus, one hour from London
- You’ll learn from our expert teaching staff, many of which appear in the top 2% of researchers worldwide
- You can increase your career prospects through an Industrial Placement or In-Company Student Consultancy Project, or even transform your idea into a business through the Business Start-Up Journey with ASPIRE
- You’ll gain access to employability support from enrolment up to 3 years after graduation at the historic Canterbury Cathedral
Modules
This programme is studied over one year full-time and consists of nine compulsory modules and two optional modules. The optional modules allow students to specialise in a business analytics application area of their choice, such as marketing, finance, logistics and supply chain management.
Assessment method
The programme involves a taught and a project component. The taught programme is assessed by a mixture of coursework assignments throughout the year, and by examinations in May and June. Once these are completed, you then work full-time on the project and write a dissertation based on this. This 8,000 to 10,000 word dissertation is an opportunity to apply the techniques and insights presented in the programme and apply them to a particular problem area.
How to apply
International applicants
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in any subject area is needed for this course. Basic quantitative skills are essential. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £15000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24700 | Year 1 |
| International | £24700 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
For further information on funding please check out our scholarships web pages at https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
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Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
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