Business Analytics University of Surrey

Overview

In our hyper-connected, data-driven era, the true visionaries who harness the power of big data are the ones who thrive. Imagine being at the forefront of this revolution, armed with cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and management science.

Career opportunities

• Prepare to embark on a learning experience that will elevate your analytical prowess and revolutionise the way you approach business challenges. The highly practical Business Analytics masters offered at the University of Surrey is designed to mould you into a confident lateral thinker, equipped with the latest theories and hands-on practices that will set you apart from the competition. This Business Analytics course aims to take your analytics career to the next level and develop your ability to support and make decisions using big data confidently. You'll master the art of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, empowering you to unravel complex business dilemmas with ease. You will learn and apply a range of techniques and tools to analyse data related to a range of diverse business operations contexts. By studying this course you will gain unparalleled expertise that will make you an indispensable asset in any organisation. 94 per cent of  Surrey Business School postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).Business analytics students often pursue careers such as:
• Data scientists

• Data analyst

• Finance analysts

• Operations managers

• Consultants (Power BI/Tableau, Business Strategy, Analytics)

• Business analytics managers

• Business intelligence analysts.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The courses Data Mining and Text Analytics module is the first and only academic module in the country endorsed by SAS for the SAS knowledge and skills attained by students successfully completed the module, and is widely recognised by employers.