MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Hertfordshire

Program Overview

The MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy at the University of Hertfordshire is designed for students who want to turn data into confident business decisions and real consultancy solutions. It’s an excellent fit if you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and advising organisations on how to improve performance using analytical insights.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Throughout this intensive one-year master’s programme, you’ll build a strong foundation in both analytics and consultancy practice. Modules such as Business Analytics Methods and Data Analytics help you develop the technical and analytical skills needed to work with real business data, while Consultancy Skills for Business focuses on client engagement, problem definition, and professional consulting techniques used in industry.

As you progress, you’ll deepen your understanding of how data is stored, managed, and used in organisations through Data Management for Analytics, and enhance your ability to communicate insights clearly with options like Effective Data Storytelling or Systems Thinking for Business Modelling. The course concludes with an Individual Consultancy Project, where you independently tackle a real-world business challenge, applying everything you’ve learned to deliver practical, data-driven recommendations — just like a professional consultant.

Focus Areas (in a string):

Business analytics, consultancy practice, data-driven decision making, data management, stakeholder communication, applied consultancy projects

Learning Outcomes (in a string):

Ability to analyse complex business problems using data, apply consultancy frameworks in real scenarios, communicate insights effectively to stakeholders, manage analytical projects independently, and support strategic decision-making

Professional Alignment (accreditation):

The programme is delivered by Hertfordshire Business School with a strong emphasis on industry-relevant consultancy skills and applied analytics, ensuring graduates are well prepared for professional practice

Reputation (employability rankings):

Hertfordshire Business School is recognised for its strong postgraduate experience, ranking 6th in the UK for Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES 2024), highlighting student satisfaction and career-focused teaching

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

On the MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy at the University of Hertfordshire, learning goes far beyond theory. From day one, you’ll be applying analytical tools and consultancy techniques to real business scenarios, helping you build the confidence and practical skills employers look for. You’ll work with real datasets, collaborate on consultancy-style projects, and make full use of the University’s modern learning spaces and digital resources — all designed to mirror how analytics and consulting teams operate in the real world.

This hands-on approach comes to life through:
• Real-world consultancy projects, where you analyse genuine business problems using analytics methods and present practical recommendations, just as professional consultants do
• Group-based case study work, allowing you to collaborate with classmates, develop teamwork skills, and experience how consultancy projects are delivered in practice
• An individual consultancy project, giving you the opportunity to independently apply your analytical, research and problem-solving skills to a real organisational challenge
• Access to industry-standard software, including tools such as SPSS, MATLAB and Microsoft 365, supporting data analysis, modelling and professional reporting
• Learning Resources Centres (LRCs) open 24/7, offering computer labs, group study rooms, quiet study areas, and extensive digital and physical library collections
• Guest lectures and industry engagement, helping you stay connected to current business practice and understand how analytics and consultancy are used across different sectors

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy at the University of Hertfordshire puts you in a strong position to step into data-driven and client-facing roles across multiple industries. You’ll leave with a mix of analytical expertise and consultancy experience that employers value, opening doors to roles such as Business Analyst, Management Consultant, Data Analyst, or Strategy Consultant in both large organisations and specialist consulting firms.

That career readiness is supported through:
• Dedicated careers and employability support, including CV guidance, interview preparation, careers fairs, and employer networking delivered by the University’s Careers and Employment team
• Strong employer links, with organisations such as Ocado, Tesco HQ and Enterprise Rent-A-Car engaging with the University through recruitment events and industry collaboration
• Practical consultancy experience, gained through case-based learning and an individual consultancy project that gives you real evidence of applied skills for your CV
• Proven graduate outcomes, with alumni progressing into consultancy, analytics and management roles at organisations including Accenture, Whitbread and Greenfolk Management Consultancy
• A respected business school environment, with Hertfordshire Business School ranked 6th in the UK for Business and Management (PTES 2024), reflecting strong student satisfaction and career-focused teaching

Further Academic Progression:

If you decide to continue your academic journey, this MSc provides a solid foundation for doctoral or research-based study, allowing you to build on your consultancy project and analytical research skills through a PhD or professional research degree at the University of Hertfordshire or other institutions