BSc (Hons) Business Analytics at University of Brighton

Business analysts drive economic growth and innovation in diverse sectors and all kinds of organisations. They use their expertise to assess the performance of organisations’ processes, products, services and systems to enable improved decision-making and efficiency. On our Business Analytics BSc(Hons) degree you will develop the skills required to interpret complex data and support informed data-driven business decision-making.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Starting in the first year, you’ll be introduced to cyber security and explore topics such as computing technologies and artificial intelligence. You will also learn basic techniques required for data acquisition, processing and analysis across a range of key computer packages. You’ll then apply the skills and learning from your first year to deliver a practical business project. Modules include Introduction to Cyber Security, Computing Technologies, Operations and Information Systems, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Project and Skills, Creative Problem-Solving and Tech Confidence, Database Management Systems, Network Security, Managing Digital Transformation, Secure Systems Analysis and Design.

Career pathways

Employers are involved throughout the degree programme to ensure we’re helping you to develop the skills they’re looking for. Businesses work with us by providing guest lectures, placement opportunities and live project briefs, where you present solutions to a group of employers.

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