Master of Science - Business Analytics (Professional Placement)

This course is part of The Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics, which delivers high-quality degrees in accounting, banking, finance, investment, financial technology, risk management, and real estate. The courses are accredited by professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA, ACT, RICS, and ICAEW.

Kingston Business School is also one of only a few UK universities to have a Bloomberg Trading Room, which offers hands-on skills and the opportunity for students to apply for Bloomberg certification. Access to Bloomberg terminals provides students with the latest technology to analyze and interpret financial and economic data effectively. They may also utilize other databases during their studies, such as Thomson DataStream Advance.

Skills in business and analytics are in high demand. As businesses collect increasingly large amounts of data, the ability to identify patterns and make predictions from that data is highly valued.

The Business Analytics MSc course harnesses the features of modern technology to manage the volume of data produced by contemporary businesses. Students will cover core areas such as data visualization, business analytics, predictive modeling, and prescriptive strategies, using industry-leading tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and AI-driven technologies such as ChatGPT.

This course will enable students to visualize, analyze, and interrogate large datasets, generate actionable business insights, and improve decision-making in organizations. It will also equip them with the communication skills required to convey these insights effectively.

During the course, students will take on a research or consultancy project, which will be supported by the flexible learning labs designed to develop their digital and consultancy skills.