Study location	United Kingdom, Southend Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A 1st, 2:1 or good 2:2 degree in business, engineering, or science, including an introductory knowledge of statistics, calculus and algebra.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum component score of 5.5) CAE: C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. Reference should be written on official letterhead, signed and dated. Please upload it in the Documents section. CV

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=PG01023&subgroup=1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Managerial Economics
Global Supply Chain and Operations Management
Business Analytics for Managers and Entrepreneurs
Applied Statistics and Forecasting
Research Methods
Dissertation
International Business and Strategy (optional)
The International Business Environment (optional)
Creating and Managing the New and Entrepreneurial Organisation (optional)

Career opportunities

Data is the driving force behind critical business decisions, so data scientists and analysts are in great demand in both start-ups and well-established companies. Becoming an expert in data analytics means you can help businesses gain competitive advantage by becoming better at making decisions and predictions through organising, analysing, integrating and interpreting data.

This course will equip you with essential numerical, analytical and problem solving skills for a thriving career as a business analyst, manager, or consultant in private and public enterprises.