MSc Business Analytics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time conversion MSc is open to students with limited prior knowledge of business analytics. It builds foundations in semester one and advances to specialist material in semester two, using Python, R, SQL, Excel and data visualisation tools, with an optional five-week micro-internship. The Management School holds AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB accreditation.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: Management School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of Business and Management, Probability and Statistics, Mathematical Modelling for Decision-Making, Programming for Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics: Econometrics and Forecasting, Data Mining and Visualisation, Decision Support Systems, Database Management and Governance and Business Analytics in Practice, ending with a 45-credit Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Graduates gain skills in Python programming, data wrangling, statistical modelling, optimisation and data visualisation for careers in business analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,055 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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