The MSc Business Analytics programme is a response to the rapidly changing business environment. It aims to equip the next generation of top talent with the knowledge and tools they need to integrate big data analytics into their existing professions.
As a Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management (QTEM) member school, IBSS is able to provide students with additional communication and learning opportunities at 25 top schools worldwide.
MSc Business Analytics serves as IBSS’s flagship programme within this network. Graduates of this programme go on to hold positions in data or information analysis, technical consultancy, IT project management, and customer relationship management (CRM) analysis. As with all IBSS programmes, the MSc Business Analytics programme also features a strong international component, preparing its students for global careers.
Why should I study Business Anslytics at XJTLU?
Study the latest data analysis techniques, making use of artificial intelligence technology such as machine learning and data mining
Take advantage of industry links with local companies and opportunities for work experience at big data companies in Suzhou or Shanghai
Learn in a practice-oriented environment, which gives you the chance to complete your training with a six-month internship within a company
Benefit from the Big Data Analytics and Technology Centre at XJTLU, developed in collaboration with IBM and the Suzhou International Science-Park Data Centre
Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Business Analytics, you will have:
a deep understanding of cutting-edge and practice-oriented approaches to big data processing and data management, in addition to advanced business concepts;
the ability to analyse and model large networks and companies;
a range of data-processing and problem-solving skills;
proficiency in a wide variety of statistical packages suitable for analysing large data sets; and
opportunities to take advantage of the School’s research centres and extensive industry links with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai for your research and future careers.
Careers
Business analytics is an essential skill in all economic sectors, especially in fast-growing service sectors such as finance, retail, marketing, and information and communication technology (ICT). MSc Business Analytics graduates go on to hold positions in data or information analysis, technical consultancy, IT project management, and customer relationship management (CRM) analysis.
