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Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice MSc

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice will provide you with the applied experience and decision skills you need to develop and excel as an effective leader and manager of transformational change in an era of Big Data and rapid innovation. Gain the expertise to make data-driven, evidence-based decisions for transformation growth in business with our two-year MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice programme.

In an evolving digital world, the significance of data technology in business is as important as ever. Employers worldwide are actively seeking graduates equipped with a unique blend of business acumen, data analytics skills, and the ability to effectively communicate insights.

During this degree, youll learn about the theory and practice behind analytics, so you'll be positioned to make informed strategic, evidence-based business decisions that drive success in the complex landscape of the business world.

Youll learn about key concepts of Big Data and analytics and their use in management decision-making. Youll also learn about management consultancy and financial reporting.

Youll explore the theory and methods of social network analysis as they relate to organisational behaviour, leadership and entrepreneurship.

This programme is centred on employability and professional career readiness. If the first year is completed at an appropriate level, you'll progress to year two. The second year allows you to embark on a year-long company placement which will help you to develop and reflect on your learning in a workplace setting.

We work closely with our industry advisory board of business leaders to identify current skill gaps faced by organisations and ensure that our course content and teaching are aligned with industry needs. As a result, youll develop key skills in highly employable areas of management including business strategy, leadership, project management, change management, quality management and inventory planning.

Several core elements of this MSc programme will set you apart in the corporate world, these include the core skills you will gain in our Business Analytics course followed by our research-led Big Data Analytics course, the Network Analysis course, and a course in Management Consultancy.

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 122 5

    42nd out of 117 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    174 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    81st

    36
  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    178 78%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    28th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.64 66%

    115th

    45

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