Overview
The programme
The broad aims of the Business Analytics course offered by Durham University are:
- To develop advanced and systematic understanding of the complexity of data, including the sources of data relevant to business, alongside appropriate analysis techniques
- To enable students to critically review and apply relevant business analytics knowledge to practical situations
- To develop a critical awareness of current issues in business analytics which is informed by leading edge research and practice in the field
- To develop a conceptual understanding of existing research and scholarship to enable the identification of new or revised approaches to business analytics practice
- To develop creativity in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established, advanced techniques of research and enquiry are used to develop and interpret knowledge in business analytics.
- To develop the ability to conduct research into business analytics issues that requires familiarity with a range of business data, research sources and appropriate methodologies and ethical issues
- To develop advanced conceptual abilities and analytical skills in order to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its relevance to new situations
- To extend the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of media.
The broad aims are:
- To develop advanced and systematic understanding of the complexity of data, including the sources of data relevant to business, alongside appropriate analysis techniques
- To enable students to critically review and apply relevant business analytics knowledge to practical situations
- To develop a critical awareness of current issues in business analytics which is informed by leading research and practice in the field
- To develop a conceptual understanding of existing research and scholarship to enable the identification of new or revised approaches to business analytics practice
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Data Analytics in Action
- Learning from Data
- Managing Data-driven Innovation
- Natural Language Analysis
- Retail Science
- Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Business Intelligence & Analytics International Business View 838 other Masters in Business Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree.
- Official transcript of marks
- Copy of degree certificate (if available)
- Copy of English test results (if available).
Tuition Fee
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International
32500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
32500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Durham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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