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Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Duration
1 year
Start
January 2026
Delivery
In-person

Our Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence postgraduate course gives you with the skills and knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Why study with us

  • You’ll understand how data analytics and AI are shaping the business landscape and use the theoretical understanding to identity innovation and business improvements.
  • Go beyond the numbers. Learn to extract meaningful insights from data, understand human behaviour within organisations, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
  • Our approach equips you with the analytical skills, strategic vision, and ethical compass to lead the way in the world of business.
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What you'll do

  • You’ll appreciate how data analytics and AI are shaping the business landscape. You will use theoretical understandings to identity innovation and business improvements.
  • You’ll improve your ability to make decisions using analytics and AI.
  • You’ll develop a strong foundation in ethical AI practices. This critical skillset ensures responsible implementation of AI in today's complex business environment.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Academic expertise

Claire Ashworth
Senior Lecturer

Future careers

Our graduates go on to jobs in a wide range of business. Roles include data managers, directors of services, people managers, business consultancy and project management.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants would normally have a first degree at an Honours level at classification 2:2 or a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) or above
  • Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course
  • For learners for whom English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.5 with no component score less than 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent. For the block delivery, a score of at least 6.5 with no component score less than 6.0 in IELTS or English as a medium of instruction or English as first language in the workplace is required

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

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