MSc Business Analytics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

We live in a world where analytical decision-making happens every second. Data is collected about everything to construct, operate and maintain systems. If you want a career in data or business analytics, decision support, industrial engineering or management science, our MSc Business Analytics is ideal for you.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Management Science | Duration: Full time 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Forecasting and Time-Series Analytics, Statistics for Business, Decision Analytics, Python Programming.

Career pathways

A Business Analytics degree can be widely applied across the business world. Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies, large and small, around the world, in a variety of roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent). We consider a wide range of degrees, including business, economics, engineering, statistics, mathematics, psychology, geography and sociology, provided that the applicant has had exposure to quantitative methods such as mathematics, statistics, probability, econometrics, game theory, data analysis, operations research, simulation and business modelling, etc. Marks should be consistently at 2:2 level throughout your undergraduate studies. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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