MSc Business Analytics

Master'sData Science & AIPlacement year option

Develops skills in using data and analytical methods to support business decisions, taught at Essex Business School. Placement and volunteering opportunities are mentioned on the course page.

Programme description

What you can expect to study

Prepare, analyse and communicate insights from data.
Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques.
Use programming and data tools to solve practical problems.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Possible career directions include:

Data scientist
Data analyst
Machine-learning specialist
Business intelligence analyst

Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.

Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic: 2:2 degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as accounting, business or a quantitative discipline
Sri Lankan qualifications: Many masters consider a B or 2:1 in a four-year Bachelor Special Degree; some courses higher
English (IELTS): 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on essex.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Essex before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.