Alliance Manchester Business School - The University of Manchester
Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
04 Jul 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
GBP 35,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications received after our final selection deadline will be considered at our discretion if places are still available
** UK students per annum: £20,000| International, including EU, students per annum: £35,700
Key Summary
About: This course in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Alliance Manchester Business School trains you in analytical approaches, AI and machine learning, predictive modeling, data science, business intelligence. It shows how to tackle challenges across industry, business and the public sector and influence decision-making using methodologies, practical tools and techniques.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles such as data scientist, business analyst, machine learning engineer, analytics consultant, AI strategist, or public-sector analyst. Employers include tech firms, consultancies, financial services, healthcare and government. You'll apply skills in decision-making, predictive analytics, operations research and data-driven strategy to improve outcomes and drive innovation.
This MSc prepares you to lead data-driven decision-making in organisations using advanced analytics and AI.
- Tackle real business challenges using applied AI methods and industry-standard analytical tools, building practical capability alongside strong theoretical foundations.
- Develop advanced expertise in machine learning, data analytics and strategic optimisation, equipping you to improve performance and manage risk in complex environments.
- Learn from research-active experts connected to the Centre for AI and Decision Sciences, ensuring your studies reflect current industry and technological developments.
- Apply your skills through substantial project work, strengthening your ability to translate analytical insight into strategic action.
- Benefit from the programme’s relaunch for September 2026 with an enhanced focus on AI for Business, and tailor your studies through optional units aligned to your career ambitions.
Special Features
Enhanced focus on AI for Business
The course has been reviewed and relaunched from September 2026 with an increased emphasis on AI for Business, helping you build skills relevant to organisations using analytics and AI to inform decisions.
Learn from research-active experts
The programme is closely linked with the Centre for AI and Decision Sciences, giving you access to teaching that incorporates current research in AI, machine learning and optimisation strategies.
Apply analytics to real business challenges
You will apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios through case studies, individual research and team-based business consultancy projects, strengthening your ability to turn analytical insight into practical recommendations.
Build technical and strategic capability
The course develops quantitative, computational and strategic skills in areas including advanced data analytics, machine learning, strategic optimisation, decision-making, risk analysis and business forecasting.
Develop hands-on software and analytical skills
You will develop practical capability with tools such as Python and R as part of your data analytics and machine learning learning, with the course unit list also including Python Programming for Business Analytics.
Tailor your learning through optional units
You can align your studies with your interests and career ambitions through optional units such as AI Trends and AI Ethics, Simulation and Risk Analysis, Financial Data Analytics and AI in Finance, Digital Strategy, Essential Risk Management for Business, and Decision Behaviour, Analysis and Support
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Course unit details
During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught modules during semester one and two total 120 credits. During the summer period you will complete a dissertation (60 credits).
For an up-to-date list of modules, please visit the 'Course Details' section of the course page.
Year-Long Consultancy Project (60 credits)
- Apply what you have learned in the taught part of the course to real-world consultancy projects.
- Acting as consultants, students will be required to work in groups to deliver a comprehensive solution to a complex case study.
- You’ll be working to develop a this project throughout the year.
Ranked 4th in the UK and 22nd in the world for Business Analytics (QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026).
- Gain a solid theoretical foundation and quantitative techniques of analytics, alongside practical problemsolving skills.
- Learn how to work with AI and develop this into your business analytics toolkit.
- Apply your knowledge to real-life business scenarios using case studies, individual and team-based assignments, presentations and software tools.
- Choose from a range of elective courses to meet your interests or career aspirations.
- Prepare for a career across diverse industries and sectors, such as consultancy, finance, retail, manufacturing, government analytics units, IT systems, and procurement.
Funding Opportunities for Master's Degrees
Please see our up to date funding information below. On this page, you can find funding options for UK and international students. There are also several external awards that you can apply for directly.
To find out more about the graduate outcomes for this course, please see the Careers Information document.
This course is a 12 month full-time course, based in Manchester. All our MSc courses are taught in Manchester only; they are not available to study online.