MSc Business Analytics

Course overview

This MSc focuses on using data to solve business problems and make strategic decisions. You will learn: • Business data analysis • Python programming • Data visualisation, including Tableau • AI and machine learning for business • Statistical/econometric analysis • Marketing analytics • Communicating data insights • Ethical and sustainable use of data The course also includes a consultancy project, where you work with a business on a real-world data problem. 📖

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£24,995 / year

Initial deposit

£5,000

Country

England

Campus

University of Sussex campus

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

For Pakistani applicants, Sussex requires a 4-year Bachelor's degree with approximately 60–65% or CGPA 2.4–2.6, depending on your university. Important for you: A Computer Science/BScS degree is specifically listed as an acceptable background, so this course is academically aligned with a computing background.

General entry requirements

2:1 undergraduate honours degree or above Your degree should normally be in: • Business • Accounting • Economics • Finance • Statistics • Physics • Engineering • Science • Computing • Mathematics • Or a related subject Relevant professional qualifications/experience may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship Undergraduate (UG): £4,000 scholarship – applicable to the 1st year only. Postgraduate (PG): £4,000 Pakistan Regional Scholarship £5,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship – for students with a minimum of 80% in Bachelor’s (BS) or 70% in Master’s (MS). Additional Scholarship: Available for eligible courses within the School of Engineering & Informatics and Business School. £1,000 Agent Scholarship – available to new applicants only. This scholarship can be combined with other eligible scholarships and is limited to 5 awards only.

How to apply

No bank statement required for CAS.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£5,000

Course modules

For the January 2027 course structure, the modules include: 1. Advanced Marketing Analytics – Use data to understand customers, markets and marketing performance. 2. Analytical Research Methods in Business – Learn how to conduct business research and analyse data. 3. Data Processing, Coding & Visualisation – Learn to process data, use coding and create useful visualisations. 4. Machine Learning and AI in Business – Learn how AI and machine learning can be applied to business problems. 5. Analytical Methods for Finance & Business Economics – Use analytical methods to understand financial and economic business problems. 6. Business Economics and Cost Benefit Analysis – Study economic decision-making and compare the costs and benefits of business choices. 7. Design Thinking for Innovative Problem Solving – Learn structured methods for solving business problems and developing innovative solutions. 8. Econometric Methods 1 – Learn statistical methods for analysing economic and business data. 9. Consultancy Project – Work on a substantial real-world business analytics project and provide practical recommendations. Sussex notes that modules can change as the curriculum is reviewed.