MSc Business Analytics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc that teaches how to turn data into insight for business decision-making, performance and innovation. It is a conversion course for students with no previous study in business analytics.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core courses (Business Intelligence Practice, Data Management and Engineering, Machine Learning and Data Science in Business, Programming in Business Analytics), optional courses such as Applied Multivariate Analysis, Text Mining for Business and Network Analysis, and a summer Applied Project in Business Analytics.

Career pathways

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Operations Analyst, Market Research Analyst and Quantitative Consultant roles across finance, healthcare, technology, retail and manufacturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. Applicants with a degree in Economics, Finance, Computing Science or another quantitative subject are directed to MSc Data Analytics for Economics & Finance. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test-centre 65 overall with no component below 60 except Speaking 65). Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027-28). Home & RUK full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027-28). International & EU full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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