Business Analytics and Consultancy MSc

MScPostgraduateBusiness & Finance
Part Time Available

About This Programme

One-year Edinburgh Business School MSc combining business analytics with management consultancy. Evening class delivery accommodates working professionals. Mandatory modules (Sep): Financial Analysis, Business Analytics and Introduction to Big Data, Strategic Change, Management Consultancy. Mandatory (Jan): Big Data Analytics, Research Philosophy and Practice, Network Analysis for Business. Optional (Jan): Quality Management, Strategic Project Management, Systems Thinking and Analysis. Mandatory (May): Business Analysis and Consultancy Dissertation. Entry: good honours degree (first or second class) or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised university; final decision at course director's discretion. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5; writing 6.0 minimum). Accreditations: Institute of Analytics (IoA), UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. September and January intakes. Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Analytics and Introduction to Big Data
  • Strategic Change
  • Management Consultancy
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Network Analysis for Business
  • Business Analysis and Consultancy Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Project Management
  • Systems Thinking and Analysis

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Detailed course guide

  • Big Data Analytics
  • Research Philosophy and Practice
  • Network Analysis for Business
  • Financial Analysis
  • Strategic Change
  • Management Consultancy
  • Business Analytics and Introduction to Big Data
  • Business Analysis and Consultancy Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Quality Management
  • Strategic Project Management
  • Systems Thinking and Analysis

Entry Requirements

Academic: Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. A good honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university. To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Our MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy is accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), meaning that your programme meets the highest global academic, professional and ethical standards set by the IoA, in conjunction with industry expectations, in the field of Analytics & Data Science. IoA accreditation gives employers confidence in the quality of this programme and helps graduates gain a competitive edge in the data age. This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.

Programme Details

Award

MSc

Start Date

September, January

Duration

1 year

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Study Pattern

Full time / Part time

Delivery Format

In person