Business Data Analytics Brochure

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Postgraduate master’s course in Business Data Analytics

Cranfield School of Management Our reputation We are a specialist postgraduate business school located in the heart of the UK. As a world leader in management education, research and consultancy, our mission is to improve the practice of management. Triple accreditation We are one of an elite 1% of business schools to hold the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations, and now hold Small Business Charter recognition for our outstanding student entrepreneurship provision.

5 ,000+ postgraduate students from 100+ countries.

Ranked 4th in the UK and 25th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2024 . UK Top 5 Business School

80,000 + alumni, from 170+ countries. A network of

As we are postgraduate only, we are not listed in many league tables that help compare undergraduate universities.

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Reasons to study Business Data Analytics with us

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A rich learning environment The learning environment is enriched by a blend of insights from academia and industry. Our faculty of renowned academics are supported by a range of visiting international speakers, who bring industry expertise to the learning process. In this way you will develop your theoretical and industry knowledge. Learning in an interdisciplinary setting You will interact with faculty from across Cranfield University, who will bring unique insights from a diverse range of sectors, from finance and economics, to engineering and aerospace. In this way you will apply your data analytics learning to a wide range of business contexts. Facilities You will have access to highly-effective and supportive facilities, including use of a range of business analytics tools and databases. This will enable you to develop your academic and technical skills, applying them to real-world problems. Stimulating learning A diverse range of teaching methods and formats, such as real-world case studies, interactive lectures, group work and sessions hosted by guest speakers from industry, ensures that your learning is varied, challenging and thought-provoking. A focus on interaction skills Employers place a high value on data analysts that can organise, analyse data and clearly communicate meaning from the analysis. This course will focus on the development of your communication skills through project work and interaction with colleagues, faculty and managers. Support with your career During the course you will have access to guidance and support to help you plan an effective personal and professional development strategy. This will be tailored to your circumstances, whether you are looking to secure your first role as a business analyst, or are ready to take your career to the next level.

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Course details By studying this master's in business data analytics, you will be immersed in a varied, stimulating and experimental learning environment. Our Business Data Analytics MSc places emphasis on real-world challenges. Modules include case studies, participative exercises, interactive lectures, group projects and sessions hosted by industry speakers. Our MSc is distinctive because it helps you develop the theoretical and practical tools and techniques of data analytics and how to apply them to real work situations. You will learn in an interdisciplinary setting, where the data analytical tools will be applied to problems relating to companies in a diverse range of sectors. You will learn how to become skilled at managing projects and delivering meaningful solutions, you will become more adept at solving problems, and understanding the basic and more complex situations encountered in the workplace. We attract talented staff from around the world. Many of them are world-leading in their area of expertise. Our research informs your learning; examples of some of our most recent research includes analysis relating to global trends including foreign direct investment, government expenditure, income inequality, appraisal of renewable energy initiatives, economically viable sustainable projects, economic impacts and implications relating to financial markets, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurial ventures and analysis of digital and sustainable new business models.

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Modules are listed in the order they are delivered.

Business Data Analytics

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Taught modules consist of formal lectures, in-class discussions and computer-based practical sessions, placing an emphasis on the practical application of business analytics. Compulsory modules • Descriptive Analytics,

• Programming for Business Analytics, • Business Analytics and Management, • Business Analytics and Optimisation, • Predictive Analytics, • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The compulsory and (where applicable) elective modules offered for the 2024-25 academic year are shown to give you an indication of the current course content. To keep our courses up-to-date, relevant and for practical purposes, modules may be subject to change from cohort to cohort; please check our website for the latest information.

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Course structure Our specialist, sector-facing master's courses are set up and developed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring the content of our courses remain industry-relevant and employers are impressed with your business-readiness. The diagram illustrates the standard course structure for our master's programmes. For your individual project, you will undertake research which enables you to apply the knowledge and skills that you have learnt during the course. Please check your course structure online for more detailed information.

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Completion September

180 credits / 1,800 hours

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Taught programme An intensive learning experience providing the knowledge you need to excel in your specialist field.

Individual project An opportunity to think and work in an original way. For example, this could be working on a project for a university partner, delving deeper into an area of specific interest or a real-world challenge in the sector you want to work in.

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Bloomberg Suite Cranfield School of Management has its own Bloomberg Suite. This investment banking database is used by banking and financial institutions worldwide to enable investment decisions. You will receive training in how to use this database, and then be able to put your learning into practice by undertaking research, analysing data and applying modelling techniques to the data. You will be able to empirically test the knowledge, ideas and theoretical concepts you learn in the classroom using the database.

Careers The Careers and Employability Service offers a comprehensive service to help you develop a set of career management skills that will remain with you throughout your career. During your course you will receive support and guidance to help you plan an effective strategy for your personal and professional development, whether you are looking to secure your first data analyst role or wanting to take your career to the next level. The market for data analysts is widely recognised as one of the fastest growing job markets. On completion of this course, graduates can expect to apply their skills in a range of private sector organisations in areas such as finance, consulting, retail, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. Graduates can also expect to find opportunities to apply their skills in the public sector, non-governmental organisations and education.

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Academic staff Our faculty are renowned in their field, with broad industry experience. They work with operating boards of numerous global businesses, ensuring that their lectures are contemporary and stimulating. They are supported by a team of visiting speakers and professors from around the world.

Professor Andrew Angus, Professor of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Course Director, Business Data Analytics MSc

Professor Ying Xie, Professor of Supply Chain Analytics

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Andrew is part of the Economics group ranked Number 1 in the world by the Financial Times for the teaching of economics on MBA programmes in 2017. Andrew has held a number of other posts at Cranfield University, such as Director of the Full-time MBA, Course Director of the MSc in Management and Corporate Sustainability (2014-17) and the MSc in Economics for Natural Resource and Environmental Management (2009-12). Andrew's research focuses on the economics of clean technology, natural resource markets, pricing strategies and environmental policy.

Ying received her PhD degree in Management Science from Coventry University. Currently she is the Professor in Supply Chain Analytics at Cranfield School of Management. Ying successfully applies scientific tools to resolve business problems in multiple disciplines, including operations management, finance, healthcare, disaster management, sustainability and many more.

Dr Lakshmy Subramanian, Lecturer in Financial Economics

Dr Vineet Agarwal, Reader in Finance

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Lakshmy holds a PhD in Development Economics and her research interests include growth and development, financial inclusion, household decision making, the impact of banking on the economy, trends in consumption, poverty and inequality, public health, public policy, health supply chains and sustainability. She has over 10 years experience working in academia and industry in India and the UK. Lakshmy has closely worked with Government agencies in India, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Kenya.

Vineet completed his PhD at Cranfield before joining the School of Management's faculty. He previously worked in investment banking in the area of pricing, structuring and marketing of initial and seasoned equity offerings and also private placement of fixed income bearing securities. Vineet's areas of expertise are: asset pricing, market efficiency, bankruptcy prediction models and financial modelling.

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Key facts Course information

Full-time One year.

Award MSc.

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Fees Please see the individual course pages on our website for full fee information and full-time or part-time options. Terms and conditions apply.

Start date September.

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Useful information

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Located just over an hour from London in the English countryside, Cranfield’s campus environment supports close, working relationships between our multinational postgraduate students and academic and industry experts. www.cranfield.ac.uk/visit

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