Business Analytics and Decision Sciences MSc

University of Leeds

Businesses are increasingly collecting large amounts of information about their customers and activities. This ‘big data’ is big news with the media, businesses and government, as they consider how to use this mass of information in a meaningful way. Analysts interpret and apply this information to make evidence-based business decisions, making them highly sought after by employers in various sectors. This course gives you an insight into business analytics, exploring how organisations can thrive during the big data revolution. You’ll develop decision-oriented, quantitative analytical skills in a management context, learning to sift intelligence from the growing volume and variety of data collected on many aspects of life. Combining theoretical concepts with practical application, you’ll develop a unique mix of quantitative and behavioural skills relevant to data analysis, effective decision making and management. Course Highlights This course brings together the technical side of analytics, with psychological understanding of decision making. You’ll be exposed to current debates from both areas. Graduate with a powerful combination of technical analytical skills, and business communication skills. You’ll be taught by internationally recognised academics and business practitioners from our Centre for Decision Research, who are actively engaged in the latest research, advising businesses, governments and international bodies. They share this expertise and knowledge with you in the classroom. Benefit from the growing wealth of expertise and resources in the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics on campus. On all Masters courses at Leeds University Business School you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which will include company visits, guest lectures and networking events, as well as an opportunity to visit local places of interest. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich. Find out more about studying your Masters at Leeds University Business School. AccreditationLeeds University Business School has triple accreditation from the three leading bodies AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.