MSc Applied Business Analytics at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

An MSc designed to meet demand for analytics professionals, open to students with no previous experience in analytics, visualisation or programming. Students learn to analyse real-world business data with industry-relevant tools, apply findings to business problems and decision-making through hands-on projects in data analysis, visualisation and business intelligence, and study the ethical and legal responsibilities of working with data.

Duration: 1 year full time (September 2027 option) | Intake: September 2027; January 2027 variant requested | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, Data Programming for Business Decision-Making, Strategic Data Analysis for Business Management, Business Optimisation Techniques, Predictive Intelligence for Business Management, Data Visualisation for Business Analytics, Data Ethics and Research Methods, Research Methods for Finance and Analytics, Developing Leadership for the Common Good and a Finance and Analytics Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, retail and government, in roles such as Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Financial Analyst and Management Consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area. English language: Academic IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. Relevant work experience and prior learning can be considered through GCU's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1 year full time (September 2027 option)

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