Program Overview
The Business Analytics at University of Bath is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Analytics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Databases & Business Intelligence
- Optimisation
- Business Statistics & Forecasting
- Spreadsheet Modelling
- Operations Management
- Data mining
- Heuristics & Simulation
- Analytics in Practice (taught in partnership with IBM)
- Sustainable Operations Management
- Project Management
- Operations Strategy
- Analytics in Context
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates for this postgraduate management course should have a good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above or its international equivalent).
- Due to the advanced quantitative content of the course, students with a business/ management degree or a degree with a strong quantitative background (e.g. Engineering or Maths) will be better suited to this degree.
- In exceptional cases, relevant work experience may substitute the degree requirement, however you should have no more than three years\' work experience. In special cases we may consider students with more than three years\' work experience; please contact us to discuss.
Entry Requirements for International students
Please see the International Office website external website for details of entry requirements based on qualifications from your country.
In addition, all non-native speakers of English are required to have passed an English language test as follows:- IELTS with a grade of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 for any of the four parts (listening, reading, writing, speaking);
English proficiency
If your English proficiency falls below our minimum entry requirement, you are invited to explore Pre-Sessional Management courses (academic skills and English language) available from the University of Bath Academic Skills Centre with entry points in October, January, April and July.
If you have achieved IELTS 6.5 or above, you may be eligible for a combined offer of admission. A combined offer means PSM5 (a 5 week Pre-MSc course) is combined with your MSc, making a thirteen month course.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bath
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Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 August 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-03
- Language English
- Duration 12 months