MSc Data Science for Business at University of Bristol

Programme overview

What is the Data Science for Business MSc? The Data Science for Business MSc is a one-year master's for graduates who want to develop the technical, analytical and business skills needed to work with data in modern organisations. Explore how data is used to solve complex business problems, improve performance and drive innovation in marketing, finance, sustainability and supply chain management.

What you will study

Core and specialist options: You will start by building your understanding of how data is collected, processed and analysed, and how quantitative methods can be applied to real business problems, by studying core units in: Programming and computational thinking for data science Data science methods for business challenges Statistics and quantitative analysis. You will then progress into more applied and specialist units, choosing from optional modules that may cover: Business applications of data science across marketing, finance, supply chains and sustainability Data-driven decision-making and strategic analysis Advanced analytics techniques applied to organisational problems Optional specialist pathways aligned to your interests and career goals.

Career pathways

The Data Science for Business programme equips you with the technical, analytical and strategic skills to harness data for business decision-making in an increasingly AI-driven world. Build expertise in data analysis, artificial intelligence, data management and scalable data infrastructure through units including Data Analysis in Business Contexts, Introduction to AI and Data Analytics, and Large-Scale Data Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint or combined honours degree) such as: Accounting and Finance Actuarial Sciences Computer Science Data Science Economics Engineering Finance International Economics and Trade Maths Physics Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Accounting and Finance/Economics). If your degree subject is not listed above, you must have evidence of an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent which includes one unit of mathematics from the Maths qualification requirements list below, with 60% (UK equivalent) or above in this unit OR A-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative unit in your degree. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,500 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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