Business Analytics (Online) MSc

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  • Postgraduate taught, Online
  • MSc

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

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Part-time

  • Fees

    • £34,400 Home

    • £34,400 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Online

Minimum entry standard

  • First or 2:1 in a quantitative subject, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer science, Engineering, Physics or a quantitative economics degree

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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.

The online MSc Business Analytics offers greater flexibility and managerial module options designed specifically for working professionals. You can choose to complete theprogramme in two or three years depending on your commitments and learning pace

Prepare for your future driving business transformation through data.

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

Pre-study modules

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.

Induction week

The programme induction week is one of only two periods of on-campus activity during your programme and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the Business School experience. We strongly encourage you to attend on campus in London if at all possible. 

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
  • Machine Learning
  • Maths and Statistics Foundations for Analytics
  • Optimisation and Decision Models
  • Statistics and Econometrics

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
  • Analytics in Business Capstone Project (Analytics Project)
  • Analytics in Business Capstone Project (Work-based Project)
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
  • Decision Analytics
  • Digital Marketing Analytics
  • Emerging Technologies in Marketing
  • Energy Analytics
  • Financial Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Database Technologies
  • Healthcare & Medical Analytics
  • Individual Research Report
  • Leadership in Analytics
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Analytics
  • Network Analytics
  • Retail & Marketing Analytics
  • Strategic Market Management

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: Work-Based Project
  • Analytics in Business Capstone: Analytics Project 
  • Individual Research

Professional accreditation

We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:

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

  • Case studies
  • Projects
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Presentations and seminars
  • A group of people interacting
    Group work
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • Recorded lectures available online
    Lecture recordings
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Practical classes and fieldwork

Assessment methods

  • Essays
  • Person completing coursework
    Continuous assessments
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written exams
  • Multiple choice tests
  • Formal presentations
  • Video presentations
  • Papers from a written report
    Reports
  • Person engaging with a business simulation activity
    Simulations
  • Case studies
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    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.

Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 9 January 2025

Tuition fees

Tuition fee

2025 entry

£34,400

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

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Develop the essential core knowledge and skills for a business analytics career.

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Become capable of making data-driven, evidence-based decisions and driving business transformation.

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As you learn from world-class faculty and leading practitioners in this in-demand field, you'll apply your knowledge in a practical setting.

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Data-driven business transformation prepares you for the future.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications