Aston University - MSc Business Analytics

Aston University

MSc Business Analytics

Studied in-person at our campus in the heart of Birmingham, our MSc Business Analytics programme is tailored for those eager to master the art of interpreting and leveraging vast data sets to improve business performance.

It focuses on essential areas like descriptive analytics, statistical modelling, data mining and visualisation, blending academic rigor with practical skills in data analysis. This course, attracting a diverse international student body, not only enhances your analytical capabilities but also develops your communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural management skills. You will be equipped to transform complex data into strategic insights, preparing you for a pivotal role in any data-driven business environment.

Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), this course offers you enhanced employability, IoA membership benefits, and fast-track professional advancement opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Subject specific requirements

Applicants are also required to have taken the following quantitative modules at bachelor's level, achieving a minimum of 60%:

  • Mathematics 
  • Statistics 
  • Economics (micro / macro)
  • Finance 
  • Computer Science 
  • Any other quantitative disciplines

You will also need to provide:

  • A professional reference
    • If you are a current student or recent graduate (within the last 2-3 years), we will ask for an academic reference
    • If you are currently employed and not a recent graduate, we will ask for a professional reference
  • An official academic transcript of your university grades to date
  • A completed application form.

Career Prospects

With insights from data often providing the basis for competitive advantage in the marketplace, it’s not surprising that business analytics graduates are becoming increasingly sought-after.

The transferable skills that our business or analytics programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Business analyst
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Strategy analyst
  • Operations analyst
  • Credit risk analyst
  • Analytics executive
  • Financial risk modelling analyst

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Atos, Appriss, Wren, FDM Group, Nationwide Building Society, Essence Global, QNB Group, Cognizant and the NHS.

Course Details

MSc Business Analytics

Our MSc Business Analytics programme offers a dynamic blend of cutting-edge analytical skills and real-world business insights, tailored to thrive in today's data-driven world.


What we will provide

First-class teaching in the UK’s second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you. You will benefit from applied learning, research-informed teaching and constructive assessment. You will learn from experts renowned for their work in data envelopment analysis (DEA), data mining, machine learning and time series forecasting.

We are also an Adobe Creative Campus meaning you will have access to top-notch software licenses, including Adobe and Solidworks, commonly used in industry.

This course offers free online training, courtesy of DataCamp, and additional on-campus sessions prior to beginning your course.


What you will provide

It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies – understanding that intelligence and success come from applying yourself, a willingness to learn and an ambition and drive to excel.


What skills we teach

The MSc Business Analytics programme hones your quantitative skills for discerning trends and extracting insights from complex data. You will master descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, alongside data visualisation and analytical tool proficiency, enhancing decision-making and business performance for organisational leaders.


Career prospects

Our Business Analytics graduates are in high demand for roles in international companies and consultancies, equipped with skills to interpret and communicate strategic data insights, ensuring a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving and influential field.




Taught stage core modules:

Descriptive Analytics 15
Effective Management Consultancy 15
Decision Models 15
Data Mining and Visualisation 15
Programming for Data Analytics 15
The Aston Global Advantage 15
Ethics in Academic Practice 0
Total 90

Taught stage optional modules:

You will choose two of the following optional modules:


Business Analytics in Practice 15
Digital Advertising 15
Performance Analytics 15
Machine Learning for Business Analytics 15
Advanced Spreadsheets and Databases 15
Simulation for Managerial Decision Making 15
Service Operations Management 15
Blockchain and FinTech 15

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