Management and Business Analytics MSc with sandwich Year

2 Year On Campus Masters Program

Oxford Brookes University

Program Overview

The MSc in Management and Business Analytics (with Sandwich Year) at Oxford Brookes University is designed to give you a unique mix of strategic management skills and hands-on analytics expertise. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to turn data into smart business decisions while developing leadership abilities — you’ll learn how to analyse, interpret, and apply data in real-world business contexts.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Core Taught Modules
Your first year sets the foundation. You’ll explore Business Analytics, learning to work with data, spot patterns, and make actionable insights. Business Intelligence will show you the tools and tech behind smart decision-making, while Data Driven Decision Making and Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change prepare you to tackle challenges, understand people, and lead effectively in any organisation.

Year 2 – Final Research Project
Next, you’ll focus on a Final Research Project — a chance to dive into a topic that excites you. Whether it’s improving business processes, optimising analytics strategies, or leading change initiatives, this project helps you build problem-solving, planning, and independent research skills that employers value.

Sandwich Year – Work Placement (Optional)
If you choose the sandwich option, you’ll spend a full year in a real business environment. This is your opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned, gain professional experience, and build valuable connections — all while boosting your employability and confidence in a real-world setting.

Focus Areas: Strategic management, business intelligence, data analytics, leadership, decision-making, organisational behaviour, research, and professional experience.

Learning Outcomes: You’ll graduate able to analyse complex data, apply analytics tools to solve business problems, make informed decisions, and lead with confidence in a data-driven world.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and connected to the AWS Academy, giving you professional recognition and industry-relevant skills.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings): Oxford Brookes University is well-known for practical, career-focused learning. Its Business & Management programmes are recognised nationally and internationally, with strong support for employability and career development.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Oxford Brookes, the Management and Business Analytics MSc is designed so you don’t just learn theory — you get to experience it for yourself. You’ll work hands-on with real business data, apply modern analytics tools, and see how decisions are made in actual organisations. The programme even offers international study trips, giving you the chance to observe business practices in different countries, while the sandwich year placement lets you gain valuable paid work experience in a real company. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with classmates, meet industry professionals, and get career support so you leave feeling confident and career-ready.

Here’s how that experience comes to life:

International Business Study Trips: Visit companies in locations like Boston, Budapest or Chengdu to see how analytics drives real-world business decisions.
Business Challenge Week & Group Projects: Work in teams to solve actual business problems posed by external organisations — a perfect way to build teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Guest Lectures & Industry Speakers: Learn directly from CEOs and managers who bring current industry insights into the classroom.
Sandwich Year Placement: Spend a full year in a supervised, paid work placement in the UK or abroad, applying your management and analytics knowledge in a real professional environment. The university helps with CVs, interviews, and connecting you to employers.
Career Support & Networking: Take advantage of Oxford Brookes’ Careers Office and WAVES service to attend placement fairs, meet employers, and build connections that can help kickstart your career.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the MSc in Management and Business Analytics (with Sandwich Year) at Oxford Brookes University gives you a strong edge in today’s data-driven business world. You’ll be ready to step confidently into roles like Business Analyst, Data‑Driven Management Consultant, Analytics Project Lead, or Strategy & Operations Specialist, all using the skills you’ve honed in real-world projects, placements, and analytics exercises. Here’s how the university helps you turn your degree into a successful career:

Dedicated Career Support: The WAVES (Work and Voluntary Experience Service) and Careers Office guide you through CVs, interviews, employer connections, placement fairs, and professional networking — support that continues even after you graduate.
Strong Graduate Outcomes: Business School alumni consistently report high employment rates or further study within 15 months of graduation, showing that the skills you gain are highly valued by employers.
Industry Exposure & Networking: From guest lectures to company visits with organisations like BMW, IBM Global Business Solutions, and PwC, plus the sandwich year placement, you’ll build real connections that can help you land your first role.
Professional Accreditation & Credibility: The programme’s CMI accreditation and access to the AWS Academy mean your skills are recognised by industry, giving you a professional edge in the job market.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to keep learning after your MSc, you could pursue a PhD in Management, Analytics, or Decision Sciences, specialised postgraduate certifications in areas like AI, advanced analytics, or strategic management, or professional qualifications in business leadership. These paths can help you reach academic, consultancy, or senior leadership roles down the line.