Business Analytics

Overview

The Business Analytics course at Coventry University has been specifically designed to give a structured understanding of business analytics and the practical tools which can drive business advantage. You’ll have the opportunity to learn how to analyse business data and solve business problems analytically.

We start by providing an overview of big data and business analytics and its context in a business environment where data is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable assets. We will introduce you to the historical context and growth of big data, as well as the characteristics defining big data. We also encourage you to consider the social, ethical and legal implications of handling, storing and using all manner of datasets.

Career prospects

Today, organisations in almost every sector and across the world are seeking to capitalise on the benefits of data-driven decision-making.

Successful completion of this course should enable you to enter the field of business analytics and consultancy in small, medium or large organisations across the globe. You could enter professions such as management consultants, business analysts, policy analysts, market researchers, operations researchers and data scientists. Alternatively, you could work in public, private and voluntary sectors where such analytical skills would give organisations competitive advantage.