Business Analytics (Online)
Drive business transformation through data-driven decision making.
Drive business transformation through data-driven decision making
A practically focused degree, designed to create data analysts of the future
Learn how to apply the latest academic thinking and analytical and computing tools to help make business decisions
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
2 years
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Start date
September 2023
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Study mode
Part-time
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Fees
£17,200 per year Home
£17,200 per year Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard 2023
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First or 2:1 in a quantitative subject, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer science, Engineering, Physics or a quantitative economics degree
Course overview
Study for your MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) degree without interrupting your career with our two-year, part-time programme.
You will receive rigorous technical and quantitative training in this in-demand field from world-class faculty and leading practitioners, and you'll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a practical setting.
Benefit from a balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training in data analysis and business intelligence tools, plus regular seminars by expert external speakers.
You will learn online via The Hub, our bespoke learning environment, ensuring you receive a high-quality and supportive experience comparable to our on-campus programmes.
Prepare for your future driving business transformation through data.
Structure
Before the programme begins you will complete pre-study modules delivered through The Hub, Imperial College Business School’s online learning environment.
These modules will be available to students who have accepted an offer of admission from July onwards, and are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.
Core modules rapidly build the theoretical and programming foundations you need for analytics. They are the backbone of the programme and will provide you with a solid combination of tools and knowledge.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Fundamentals of Database Technologies
- Machine Learning
- Maths and Statistics Foundations for Analytics
- Network Analytics
- Optimisation and Decision Models
- Statistics and Econometrics
- Visualisation
Each elective will introduce the main analytical models and questions in the area and you will gain expertise in both the language and tools specific to that business area. Real-world data sets and cutting edge tools and models will allow you to apply your knowledge directly within your chosen industry.
You will take six electives.
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Data Management and Ethics
- Digital Marketing Analytics
- Energy Analytics
- Financial Analytics
- Healthcare and Medical Analytics
- Logistics and Supply-Chain Analytics
- Retail and Marketing Analytics
- Workforce Analytics
In your second year, choose to undertake either the Analytics in Business Capstone Project (students take either a Work Based Project or Analytics Project) or an Individual Research Report.
- Analytics in Business Capstone
- Individual Research Report
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Case studies
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Projects
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Lectures
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Presentations and seminars
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Group work
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
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Practical classes and fieldwork
Assessment methods
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Essays
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Continuous assessments
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Written exams
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Multiple choice tests
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Formal presentations
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Video presentations
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Reports
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Simulations
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Case studies
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Participation
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle. If you are applying for a Finance Master's, we will take your areas of interest and eligibility into account when considering you for alternative programmes.
Business Analytics (Online)
Applications for the part-time online course are accepted on a rolling basis.
Business Analytics (On-Campus)
For the full-time, on-campus course we operate a staged admissions process with several application rounds throughout the year.
Apply by midnight (UK time) on the relevant application round deadline to ensure that you receive the outcome of your application by the decision date.
We recommend applying as early as you can – we cannot guarantee that places will be available, or that courses will remain open, in later rounds.
Application rounds
Round 1
- Apply by 4 November 2022
- Decision by 19 December 2022
Round 2
- Apply by 20 January 2023
- Decision by 10 March 2023
Round 3
- Apply by 31 March 2023
- Decision by 12 May 2023
Round 4
- Apply by 26 May 2023
- Decision by 14 July 2023
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £100 for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Tuition fees
2023 entry
2023 entry
£17,200 per year
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For 2022-23 entry, the maximum amount was £11,836. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Your future career
Develop the essential core knowledge and skills for a business analytics career.
Become capable of making data-driven, evidence-based decisions and driving business transformation.
As you learn from world-class faculty and leading practitioners in this in-demand field, you'll apply your knowledge in a practical setting.
Data-driven business transformation prepares you for the future.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
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