Why study MSc Management with Business Analytics at BU? 

  • Develop analytical expertise in a business context: Build critical competitive analysis skills while gaining broader management knowledge within a global business environment.
  • Learn essential technical skills: Gain a foundation in programming and statistics that supports your ability to deliver valuable business intelligence.
  • Grow as a leader: Advance your understanding of leadership theory and practice while developing self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
  • Use data to drive business success: Learn to design performance metrics and apply the latest techniques in statistics and business analytics to support strategic decision-making.
  • Enhance your employability: Choose an optional 30-week work placement to gain industry experience - ideal if you're changing disciplines or exploring a new career direction.
  • A conversion course for analytical thinkers: Perfect for those looking to transition into business analytics from another field, with a focus on practical, data-driven decision-making.

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Course accreditation

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation that places us within the top institutions globally for business degrees. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have attained this hallmark of excellence which recognises a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching and students learning.

Business Graduates Association

Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skills enhancement.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, January 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Talbot Campus

Duration:

January: 16 months full-time. September: 1 year full-time. September & January: 2 years with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.