Master in Business Analytics

Master key aspects of business analytics and support your future career ambitions by exploring how these can be applied in practice – both strategically and operationally. cursor Integrating business and analytics Study key data analysis aspects alongside cutting-edge technologies like AI and Big Data Analytics. star Real-world experience Explore applications at operational and strategic levels in contemporary global businesses and supply chains. briefcase Career enhancement Work with professional advisors who offer tailored support to enhance, or advance, your progress in the workplace and achieve your career aspirations. people Topical and engaged Participate in events related to topical challenges and build your network with a range of organisations which employ the most advanced business analytics aspects covered by your course. tick Gain practical skills Put knowledge into practice with cutting-edge simulations; you may also have the option to undertake a project in conjunction with an industrial partner. Our Business Analytics (MSc) programme allows you to develop a range of practical in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’, with a specific focus on the application of data analytics for decision-making in real-life business contexts. You’ll learn from experts in Cardiff Business School and the School of Mathematics who specialise in various applications of data science, operational research and analytics across a range of manufacturing and service industries, discovering and communicating meaningful patterns from the data, and applying analytical tools to help private and public sector businesses make better strategic and operational decisions. You’ll work with advanced software and core business and mathematical theory and practice, preparing you for employment and ensuring your success in an interconnected, diverse and rapidly evolving global business arena. The programme provides excellent grounding for careers in a range of analytics, data management and consultancy roles. Together, we’ll explore key topics of operations analytics, time series and forecasting, strategic operations management, enterprise research planning, and risk management, while developing your research skills and proficiency for data analysis and machine learning. During your studies, you’ll also use real word advanced simulation systems and games which will enable you to manage your own virtual company in a competitive market, supporting your learning by generating a dynamic business environment where they accelerate time, simulate interactions with business partners, and automate the execution of administrative tasks. Where you'll study