Business Analytics MSc
Why choose this course?
If you are interested in business and analytics, this new course will give you the in-demand skills to visualise, analyse and interrogate data to generate actionable business insights and improve decision making in organisations.
The course harnesses the features of modern technology to manage the volume of data produced by modern businesses. As part of the degree you will take a research or consultancy project, which will be supported by flexible learning labs designed to develop your digital and consultancy skills. You will also have access to our Bloomberg Trading Room to discover and utilise real-time financial data.
Please note: this course is still subject to validation. Some course information may not be available at this time.
| Mode | Duration | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 1 year | September 2025 |
| Full time | 2 years including professional placement | September 2025 |
Please note: this course is still subject to validation.
| Main location | Kingston Hill |
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Kingston Business School is one of only 5% of the world's business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.
- Access to a Bloomberg trading room, offering hands-on skills and the opportunity to apply for Bloomberg certification. You may also use other databases, such as Thomson DataStream Advance.
- You will develop the skills needed to identify and extract meaningful insights from data to support with business decision making, and communicate these insights effectively.
About the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics
The Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics delivers high quality degrees in accounting, banking, finance, investment, financial technology, risk management and real estate. Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, ACT, RICS and ICAEW.
We are located on the doorstep of London - one of the world's largest financial hubs - where our partnerships with global organisations give you access to meaningful opportunities. We are one of only a few UK universities to have a Bloomberg Trading Room.
Kingston Business School Accreditations
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 5% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Specialist careers support
You will take part in an Assessment Centre Experience, providing the opportunity to experience the pathway to employment with tailored feedback to help develop your employability skills for the world of graduate employment.
- Develop your understanding of the jobs market, including current trends and opportunities, different recruitment processes and how to identify relevant roles
- Receive personalised feedback reports to help you to improve and progress
- Access additional webinars on top tips, employer expectations and best practice
At Kingston Business School we lead
What you will study
A variety of specialist modules will introduce you to descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and their applications to business, data visualisation, optimisation and decision modelling. You will also consider the ethical and legal issues in business analytics.
Kingston Business School: be who you want to be
After you graduate
You will graduate ready for a wide range of roles, such as:
- Business Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Digital Transformation Manager
You may also decide to continue your studies at Kingston University through doctoral research. Many business graduates decide to use the skills they have learned to set themselves up in business.
Fees for this course
Additional costs
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs that are not covered by tuition fees which students will need to consider when planning their studies. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, access to shared IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.
Where a course has additional expenses, we make every effort to highlight them. These may include optional field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering), security checks such as DBS, uniforms, specialist clothing or professional memberships.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Course changes explained.
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
