MSc Business Analytics

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

The University of Law

Program Overview

The MSc Business Analytics at The University of Law Business School is designed for students who want to turn data into real business insight, not just numbers on a screen. It’s a great fit if you’re interested in how data drives decisions across marketing, strategy, and operations, and you want practical skills that employers genuinely value.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Building strong analytics foundations:
In your first year, you’ll focus on understanding how data supports modern business decisions. You’ll study modules such as Data Analysis for Business, Data Design Management, and Data Visualisation, while also exploring broader subjects like Global Business Strategy and Digital Marketing Analytics to see how analytics fits into real organisational challenges. Learning is hands-on and practical, helping you develop confidence in working with data and explaining insights clearly.

Year 2 – Professional Practice (optional):
The optional Professional Practice Year gives you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in a real business setting. Whether through a work placement, consultancy project, or business-focused dissertation, you’ll gain valuable industry experience while developing leadership and decision-making skills through modules such as Leadership Mindset and Business Simulation. This year is designed to help you graduate with both knowledge and experience.

Focus areas (in a string): Business analytics, data management, data visualisation, digital marketing analytics, strategic decision-making, leadership

Learning outcomes (in a string): Ability to analyse and interpret business data, make evidence-based decisions, design data-driven solutions, communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders

Professional alignment (accreditation): Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited with the opportunity to gain a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership; recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM)

Reputation (employability rankings): Strong employability focus with official graduate outcomes showing a high proportion of postgraduate students progressing into skilled employment within 15 months of graduation

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Studying the MSc Business Analytics at The University of Law Business School means learning by doing, not just listening. From day one, you’ll develop practical, job-ready skills through interactive workshops, real business scenarios, and applied assessments that reflect how analytics is used in the workplace. Teaching is led by industry-experienced academics, and the learning environment is designed to help you build confidence with data, teamwork, and decision-making — all while being fully supported by dedicated careers and employability specialists.

This practical approach comes to life through the following experiences:
• Interactive, workshop-based classes: Modules are taught in small, engaging sessions where you work through real-world business cases and apply analytics concepts to realistic scenarios.
• Group projects and applied assessments: You’ll regularly collaborate with classmates on projects, helping you develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills that employers look for.
• Optional Professional Practice Year: If you choose the two-year route, you can gain real industry experience through a paid work placement, consultancy project, business plan, or dissertation, giving you valuable exposure before you graduate.
• Strong careers and employability support: You’ll have access to one-to-one career coaching, CV and interview support, and employability workshops throughout your studies, not just at the end.
• Personal Development Planning: Each student is supported in creating a personal development plan, helping you track your progress and focus on building practical and professional skills alongside academic learning.
• Modern learning resources and digital platforms: You’ll benefit from a technology-enabled learning environment that supports data analysis, collaboration, and professional development, whether you study on campus or online.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Business Analytics move into careers where data plays a key role in shaping business decisions. Many go on to work as Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Management Consultants, or Digital Marketing Analysts, using their skills to solve real problems and support organisational growth. With a strong focus on employability and professional development built into the course, this programme helps you feel prepared and confident as you step into the job market:

• Dedicated careers support throughout your studies: From the moment you enrol, you’ll be supported by The University of Law’s Careers and Employability Service, offering one-to-one career coaching, CV and interview guidance, and employability workshops tailored to business and analytics roles.
• Strong graduate employment outcomes: Official Graduate Outcomes data shows that 91% of postgraduate students progress into highly skilled employment within 15 months of graduation, reflecting the practical, career-focused nature of the programme.
• Industry-recognised professional accreditation: The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CiM), adding long-term professional value and boosting your credibility with employers.
• Real-world experience opportunities: By choosing the optional Professional Practice Year, you can gain hands-on experience through a work placement, consultancy project, business plan, or dissertation — helping you graduate with both knowledge and experience.
• Support beyond graduation: Even after completing your degree, you’ll continue to have access to careers guidance, alumni networks, and professional development resources to support your long-term career growth.

Further Academic Progression:
If you decide to continue your studies, this MSc provides a strong foundation for further academic pathways such as postgraduate research degrees (including MPhil or PhD) in business, management, or data-focused disciplines, as well as advanced professional qualifications in analytics or strategic management.