People Analytics

Overview

During this online MSc in People Analytics from the University of Hull you will gain valuable skills in analysing data and workplace behaviour in order to improve results. The Online delivery of this MSc allows you to focus on your career and to apply the knowledge gained from your courses in your day-to-day duties.

Why study this programme?

Qualified people are an essential asset for any organisation. That’s why this program aims to teach you how to deal with workplace behaviors, efficiently communicate with people, and connect them to your organisation’s wider strategy.

In this course you will:

• Learn about quantitative and qualitative research methods

• Develop psychometric instruments

• Learn to use analytic techniques in statistics and data science

• Gain abilities in Microsoft Excel, R and/or Python

• Discover ways to create data visualisation strategies in a clear, concise and reliable way

Course assessment

In the MSc in People Analytics, the assessment is based on:

• The knowledge you have assimilated the how you can use your skills in different business contexts

• Your ability to design analytic strategies to solve business problems

• Your ability to critically evaluate analytic tools and strategies

• For this course, the assessment is based on coursework and submitted online.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods:

• Tutor and peer feedback

• Practical work (group projects and discussion forums)

• Written work, including case studies, reports and essays

Career prospects

The labour market is constantly looking for people with data analytics skills. After graduation, you will be able to use sophisticated research and analytical methods that can improve the performance of any business.

Examples of roles open to you as an MSc in People Analytics graduate:

• People Analyst

• HR Analyst

• HR Consultant 

• Data Analyst

• HR Analytics Manager

• Psychometrician

• Behavioral Scientist

• Computational Social Scientist

Accreditation

• AMBA

• AACSB