MBA

Business Analytics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 30.3 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 30.3 k / Year(s)  
11 place StudyQA ranking:3434 Duration:12 months

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MSc Business Analytics prepares graduates to understand the context, importance and relevance of big data problems facing a business and solve them using a variety of statistical, operational research and machine learning techniques. The overriding objective of the programme is to train students to solve business problems and obtain actionable business insight using analytics.

Combining academic rigour and practical relevance, the programme is a careful balance of teaching and learning, individual and group work. Case study methodology and class-based discussions will be used to strengthen the conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills of the participants in real situations. In addition, there will be regular seminars by external expert speakers.

Programme Benefits
Reputation - The Imperial name will open doors for you across the world and, with the KPMG Centre for Advanced Business Analytics, is recognised as a world leader in the study and analysis of data.

* London - In London, youll be at the heart of one of the worlds leading cultural, business and financial centres.
* Putting theory into practice - Learn from leading practitioners and world-class faculty how to apply the latest academic thinking and analytical and computing tools to help make business decisions.
* Career development - Our industry partners confirm that there is an acute shortage of people with these skills. Our dedicated careers service will help you present yourself with confidence to the worlds top employers.
* Diversity - Youll mix with students of the highest calibre, from a wide range of cultures and business backgrounds.
* Electives - Choose from specific programme electives, plus one from other MSc programmes

The programme has been developed in close collaboration with our industry partners. The MSc Analytics Advisory Board, comprised of world-class industry leaders, review and advise on the module objectives with the aim of ensuring that the course content is as relevant as possible to what is going on in industry and that students are equipped for the challenges that will face them.

A First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or international equivalent), in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, business or a quantitative social science.Although work experience is not a requirement, prospective students are strongly recommended to undertake relevant internships and work placements, as this will add weight to your application. Candidates who are currently in employment will be expected to demonstrate how undertaking the MSc Business Analytics programme will help to develop their career.There is no GMAT requirement for MSc Business Analytics. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Students normally obtain funding from the following sources;

* Imperial College Business School scholarships
* Other merit or needs based scholarships. For example, Imperial College London offers postgraduate scholarships which you canread about here, and The British Council offers scholarships for international students
* Self/family funding
* Employer sponsorship
* Other sources of funding may be found in these publications; Imperial College London Postgraduate Prospectus, The Grants Register (published by Macmillan), Awards for postgraduate study at Commonwealth Universities (Association of Commonwealth Universities), Study Abroad (UNESCO)

UK residents requiring further additional information on financial assistanc e should visit this government website or call 0800 100 900. They offer options such as Professional and Career Development Loans.

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