Compare our MSc Business Analytics programmes

The MSc Business Analytics prepares graduates for a future of data driven and evidence-based decision making. Available in two study modes, this programme is available as a one year, full-time programme, studied at our campus in London, or as a part-time, two year online programme, studied from anywhere in the world alongside your career.

MSc programme	MSc Business Analytics (on campus, full-time)	MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time)
Summary	MSc Business Analytics is a one year, full-time programme grounded in highly rigorous technical and quantitative training that is focused on the practical side of business analytics. This programme will prepare you for a future of evidence-based decision making.	MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) is a 22 month, part-time programme, delivered via our purpose-built online learning platform, The Hub. Although grounded in highly rigorous technical and quantitative training and the latest academic thinking, you will focus on the practical side of business analytics. This programme will prepare you for a future of evidence-based decision making.
Why choose this programme?	The full-time format appeals to students who: Are recent graduates or early career starters who are able to take a year out Want to study in London Want to experience campus life Study best in an intensive environment	The part-time format appeals to students who: Are currently working professionals Want to study around their busy professional and personal lives Prefer to manage their own study schedule Do not wish to relocate Are highly motivated to work independently and in groups from a distance
Core modules	Analytics in Business Fundamentals of Database Technologies Maths and Statistics Foundations for Analytics Optimisation and Decision Models Visualisation Data Structures and Algorithms Machine Learning Network Analytics Statistics and Econometrics
Electives	All students can choose from: Advanced Machine Learning Digital Marketing Analytics Logistics and Supply-Chain Analytics Workforce Analytics Energy Analytics Healthcare and Medical Analytics Retail and Marketing Analytics Financial Analytics Full-time, on-campus students also have the option of the electives Data Management and Ethics and Service Analytics
Projects/Work placements	Capstone Business Analytics Project -or- Work Placement Business Analytics Report Students interested in pursuing a PhD programme in the future have the option of completing an alternative Individual Research Report. Speak to the programme team if you would like to learn more about this option.	Work Based Project and Business Analytics Report or Individual Research Report Students interested in pursuing a PhD programme in the future have the option of completing an alternative Individual Research Report. Speak to the programme team if you would like to learn more about this option.
Typical graduate careers	Graduates are typically employed in a variety of sectors in roles such as Consulting, Data Analytics Consultant, Associate Analytics Consultant, Business Analyst, Technology Consulting Analyst, Data Analyst, Mobile Analyst and Risk and Regulatory Analytics Analyst.
Entry requirements - work experience	Work experience is not a requirement however undertaking relevant internships or work placements is an advantage.
Study mode	On campus - full-time, 12 months	Online - part-time, 22 months, 2 weeks on-campus
Start date	September 2020	September 2020
Fees	£29,500
Graduating certificate	Imperial College MSc Business Analytics