MSc Business Analytics at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Learn to turn data into decisions with a Master's in Business Analytics. With a Business Analytics Master's from St Mary's University, London, you'll explore the full analytics journey – from cleaning and modelling data to predicting what happens next and recommending what to do about it. Storytelling is a core skill on this course. You'll learn to turn analysis into clear, persuasive dashboards and narratives that resonate with non-technical audiences, using industry-standard tools to tackle real business problems. The course is also offered as PGDip, PGCert.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Business and Law  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September / January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Fundamentals of Digital Analytics and Statistics, Responsible AI and Data Ethics, Optimisation and Decision Modelling, Data Visualisation and Storytelling, Independent Project. Optional modules include Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing Strategy, Financial Management and Accounting for Decision Makers, Personal and Professional Development (Industry Placement), Workforce Intelligence and Digital Talent Analytics, Applied Predictive Analytics.

Career pathways

With our MSc Business Analytics, you'll develop essential transferable skills, such as communication, independence and creative problem-solving. These sit alongside the technical and analytical capabilities employers increasingly expect, from data modelling and visualisation to translating insight into commercial recommendations. Graduate roles include Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data and Analytics Consultant, Digital Transformation Consultant.

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