This Master of Science - Business Analytics program allows students 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.

They will learn from experts in Cardiff Business School and the School of Mathematics who specialize 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.

They will work with advanced software and core business and mathematical theory and practice, preparing them for employment and ensuring their success in an interconnected, diverse, and rapidly evolving global business arena. The program provides an 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 their research skills and proficiency in data analysis and machine learning.

During their studies, they will also use real-world advanced simulation systems and games that will enable students to manage their own virtual company in a competitive market, supporting their learning by generating a dynamic business environment where they accelerate time, simulate interactions with business partners, and automate the execution of administrative tasks.