Course Overview

Professionals with the ability to interrogate datasets by applying analytical techniques to describe and predict business performance are in high demand worldwide. Designed to equip you with the technical expertise needed for a career in the industry, this course will prepare you for roles in analytics by developing your technical expertise and professional skills in business intelligence. The first semester modules focus on core topic areas such as statistics, database design, and programming, enabling you to gain insights into large multivariate datasets and apply your problem-solving abilities to explore business opportunities and challenges faced by data scientists when using business intelligence systems. In the second semester, you will apply your technical knowledge and further progress your analytical expertise by focusing on specific data science subject areas such as big data, data mining, and business intelligence. You will also be encouraged to demonstrate your technical and analytical abilities in response to real-world problems during your final-semester individual project.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.