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MSc Business Analytics

This Master’s degree course offers extensive training in Business Analytics technology and methods, providing the opportunity to upgrade existing skills to state-of-the-art expertise in areas such as Web Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data and Data Science, NoSQL databases, Business Modelling techniques. A strong research focus will equip students to either move on to PhD programmes or industry-based research positions or becoming industry consultants in Business Analytics project.

Awarded by the Robert Gordon University, UK

Recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka

Accredited by the BCS, UK

Next Intake

September, 2021

Intakes - January/May/September

Duration

2 Years

Associated Careers

Architect Data Warehousing
Analytics Business Analyst
Business Analytics Engineer
Business Analytics Systems
Administrator
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Report Architect
Report Designer
Senior Data
Warehousing Engineer

Business Intelligence Manager
Technology Solutions Architect Business Intelligence
Technical Leader Business Intelligence Technology
Data Warehousing Consultant
Data Miner
Business Intelligence Technical Specialist
Data Warehousing Business Analyst
Data Warehousing ETL Expert
Data Warehouse Architect
Data Warehousing Developer

Course Outline

Course Modules

Core Modules

Data Management
Introduction to Big Data
Data and Data Science
Business Intelligence Tools and Applications
Statistics for Business Analytics
Business Modelling and Analytics
Fundamentals of Data Warehousing
Research Methods
Web Mining
MSc Project

Awards

1. Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Business Analytics

– Awarded on successful completion of four modules

2. Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) Business Analytics- Awarded on successful completion of eight modules

3. Master of Science (MSc) Business Analytics

– Awarded on successful completion of eight modules with the MSc Project

Teaching and Assessment

Each module is delivered in form of lectures and tutorials, with special emphasis on practicals. Assessments are 100% coursework based.

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum entry requirements are an Honours Degree (2nd class or better) in a discipline with significant IT, Computing, Mathematics or Statistics content. In general, all potential applicants are subjected to an interview to discuss the level of qualification offered and the experience gained in an industrial background.

These are the standard requirements for the MSc course. However, students without the standard requirements may be accepted for the programme on a case by case basis. They are advised to contact the registrar’s office for alternate entry paths. IIT will always refer to School of Computing (SOC) of Robert Gordon University (RGU), Scotland, UK when considering applicants who do not meet the stipulated criteria. Applicants may still be considered in situations where they possess a degree in addition to significant industrial experience. These applicants will also be subjected to an interview.