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The BSc Business Analytics at Loughborough develops both the technical and business skills you need to turn data into insight for decision making. It’s suited to students with strong numeracy who want careers in analytics, consulting, supply chain, finance or operations.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1:
You’ll start with modules like Quantitative Business Skills A/B, Principles of Business Analytics, Programming Fundamentals, and Ethics and Professional Skills. These build foundations in statistics, intro-programming for analytics, the role of business analytics in organisations, and ethical/project work.
Year 2:
Then you move to more specialised core modules such as Knowledge Data and Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Management Science Methods, Managing Big Data, and Data Analysis for Management. This year you deepen data handling, forecasting, optimisation and decision-making skills in a business context.
Placement / Year 3 (for the 4-year variant):
You take a work placement year (or possibly abroad), applying what you’ve learned in real business environments. This helps you get practical experience, build your CV, and connect with industry.
Final Year:
In the final year you tackle advanced modules like Strategic Management of Big Data, Advanced Analytics for Web & Social Media, and Data Management & Visualisation. There are also optional modules to tailor your degree. You finish with a capstone or project that integrates your analytics, programming, and business strategy skills.
Focus areas: “Data analysis & forecasting; programming & information systems; business/operations & supply chain; data visualisation; ethical & strategic analytics”
Learning outcomes: “Be able to apply statistical and quantitative methods to real business data; design and manage data systems; forecast and optimise operations; visualise insights; undertake strategic analytics projects and understand ethical implications.”
Professional alignment (accreditation): “Curriculum shaped by employer needs; includes professional skills modules and a placement year to build industry readiness.”
Reputation (employability rankings): “Loughborough is frequently ranked among the top UK universities for business & management; Business Analytics graduates are in demand in finance, consulting, supply chain, and analytics roles.”
This programme focuses on applying data analysis and business intelligence techniques to real-world organisational challenges using the University's specialist facilities. You will develop practical skills in statistical modelling, data mining, and decision support systems using industry-standard software and tools. This hands-on approach is delivered through:
Specialist Analytics Facilities: Access to Loughborough's Business School computing labs equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, statistical software, and data visualisation tools for practical analytics work.
Industry-Standard Software: Practical work with analytics programming languages like Python and R, plus business intelligence platforms such as Tableau and database management systems including SQL.
Substantial Final Year Project: A major research project where you tackle a substantial business analytics challenge, applying advanced analytical techniques to real organisational data.
Practical Case-Based Learning: Group projects using real business datasets that simulate professional analytics consultancy scenarios and decision-making environments.
Graduates of Loughborough University’s BSc (Hons) Business Analytics program acquire strong quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills, preparing them for high-demand roles across industries such as consulting, finance, and technology. Common graduate roles include Business Analyst, Data Consultant, Operations Researcher, and Market Analyst:
Loughborough’s Careers Network provides tailored services such as one-to-one career coaching, employer networking events, and placement support, complemented by the Graduate Futures program offering continued alumni employability assistance.
The Graduate Outcomes Survey reports that 86% of graduates secure graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months, with average early career salaries around £33,000.
The program includes a compulsory placement year, offering direct links with partner organizations such as IBM, PwC, and HSBC, which enhance professional readiness through practical analytics experience.
Accredited by AACSB, the degree ensures lasting international recognition and aligns with Loughborough Business School’s reputation for excellence in business education.
Graduates enjoy strong outcomes, progressing to analytical, consultancy, and managerial positions across multiple sectors.
Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue postgraduate study in MSc Business Analytics or MSc Data Science at Loughborough or internationally, or undertake PhD research in analytics or management science. Professional qualifications in data analytics, project management, or financial analysis also support career advancement.
Typical offer AABTypical IB offer 35 (6,6,5 HL)GCSE A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 6 (A*-B) including 6/B in Maths and English LanguageIndia- CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, they typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. For other state boards, they would be looking for achievement between 83% - 93% from best 4 subjects.USA- 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, or Advanced Placement (AP) Exam score of 5,5,4 IELTS Academic Test and IELTS One Skill Retake Overall score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each testTOEFL iBT (DI Code = 0815) Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each testBusiness analystBank managerMarket research specialistDirector of Finance
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