Cork University Business School at UCC
MSc Business Analytics
Cork, Ireland
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU closing date: rolling deadline | Non-EU closing date: open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June
** Non-EU fee | EU fee: €10,800
Key Summary
Our MSc Business Analytics program is offered by the Cork University Business School at UCC. It provides students with a portfolio of business and analytical methods for solving problems and supporting decision-making.
This 12-month intensive program will provide students with a specialism in business analytics as well as an extensive knowledge of business and information systems.
At the core of this program is a selection of topics covering cloud technologies, business intelligence, business analytics, IT performance management, data management, and IT project management. A research project allows you to explore and develop an IT solution to a specific business problem in an area specific to the Business Information and Analytics area.
Why Choose this Course
Students develop a skill set appropriate for roles such as business analyst, data analyst, consultant, project management, and IT manager. This course is strongly associated with business where data and information play a critical part. Active input on course content and specialisms is continuously incorporated by multinational industry leaders. The MSc Business Analytics considers the technical enabling capability of IS and the behavioral aspects of management that support informed decision-making. The course places an emphasis on design thinking and a cognitive approach to decision-making.
Students take taught modules and a group project (IS6611) to the value of 90 credits as follows:
Part I (60 credits)
- EC6011 Business Forecasting (5 credits)
- IS6017 Enterprise Business Processes and Applications (5 credits)
- IS6025 Design Thinking for Business Analytics (5 credits)
- IS6051 Business Data Analysis and Visualisation (5 credits)
- IS6052 Predictive Analytics (5 credits)
- IS6055 Prescriptive Analytics (5 credits)
- IS6058 Emerging Topics in Business Analytics (5 credits)
- IS6061 Python for Business Analytics (5 credits)
- IS6070 The Application of Business Analytics in Practice (15 credits)
- IS6071 Business Analytics for Sustainability (5 credits)
Part II (30 credits)
- IS6611: Applied Research in Business Analytics (30 credits)
We have provided core modules that expose you to the technical skills and techniques needed by organizations to explore organizational issues and support decision-making within a business context. These skills are essential in any organization where IT is integral to the success of the business.
A group research project facilitates students in the practical application of the Information Systems and Business analytical skills that are acquired during the program.
This MSc Business Analytics program is designed to provide you with the skill set to be successful in such roles as Business Analyst and Project Manager – two of the most highly sought-after positions in the Information Systems/Information Technology sector.
Organizations today need people who know how to manage and store data that helps them make better business decisions, compared to years ago when businesses didn't have data management at their fingertips to review and analyze to help them drive the business forward.
What can I do after I graduate with an MSc in Business Analytics?
Consultancy firms, financial services firms, manufacturing, and services organizations all require graduates who are data-savvy and who can analyze data and draw conclusions. The MSc Business Analytics will focus on the development of these skill sets. Typical roles include business analyst, business analytics specialist, data specialist, consultant, project manager, operations research, and IT manager.