MSc Business Analytics at Queen Margaret University

The Institute of Analytics-accredited MSc Business Analytics combines core management disciplines with specialist analytics skills, and no business background is required. It is available full time and part time and includes a capstone project.

Faculty: School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management  |  Department: Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full time (18 months with January start) or 2-7 years part time  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2028 (January 2027 also listed)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Data Analytics for Management Decision-Making, Statistics and Analytics for Data Visualisation in Business, Systems Analytics and Data Architecture, Business Forecasting and Data Modelling, Contemporary Issues in Business and Society, Finance for Management, Strategic Management and Research Methods, then a capstone: dissertation, Business Consultancy in Practice or The Business Incubation Plan. Awards: MSc (185 credits), PgDip (120), PgCert (60).

Career pathways

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Insight Manager, Management Information Systems Specialist, Management Decision Systems Specialist and Business Consultant.

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