Overview

The Business Analytics programme from Cardiff University allows you to develop a range of practical in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’, with a specific focus on the application of data analytics for decision-making in real-life business contexts.

Key facts

You’ll learn from experts in Cardiff Business School and the School of Mathematics who specialise in various applications of data science, operational research and analytics across a range of manufacturing and service industries, discovering and communicating meaningful patterns from the data, and applying analytical tools to help private and public sector businesses make better strategic and operational decisions.

You’ll work with advanced software and core business and mathematical theory and practice, preparing you for employment and ensuring your success in an interconnected, diverse and rapidly evolving global business arena. The programme provides excellent grounding for careers in a range of analytics, data management and consultancy roles.

Together, we’ll explore key topics of operations analytics, time series and forecasting, strategic operations management, enterprise research planning, and risk management, while developing your research skills and proficiency for data analysis and machine learning.

During your studies, you’ll also use real word advanced simulation systems and games which will enable you to manage your own virtual company in a competitive market, supporting your learning by generating a dynamic business environment where they accelerate time, simulate interactions with business partners, and automate the execution of administrative tasks.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Data Analytics

Digital Enterprise Laboratory

Research Project in Business Analytics

Foundations of Operational Research and Analytics

Foundations of Statistics and Data Science

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Data Analytics View 726 other Masters in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as computer science, engineering, finance, management or mathematics, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13950 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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