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MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics

Enhance your career with an MBA in Business Analytics from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University. Excel in data-driven decision-making roles with a flexible degree that combines analytics skills with strategic business insights.

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Time investment: 2.5 years

Location: Online

Cost: £11,565

Language: English

About this degree

Master data-driven decision-making with an MBA in business analytics

This MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics is designed for forward-thinking professionals ready to excel in the data-driven business landscape.

This flexible, part-time programme integrates advanced analytical skills with strategic management insights, equipping you to drive organisational success through informed decision-making.

Propel your career with business analytics

This degree prepares you to leverage data to transform business strategies. This MBA programme is tailored for professionals who seek to combine high-level business knowledge with cutting-edge analytics techniques.

Its comprehensive curriculum blends essential business leadership skills with in-depth analytical concepts, preparing you to excel in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Master analytical strategies for global impact

Throughout this degree, you’ll delve into business analytics theories and practices within diverse cultural and international contexts.

You’ll gain real-world insights that sharpen your strategic decision-making abilities, preparing you to assume senior-level roles globally.

Drive success with analytical expertise

Learn to harness the power of data to solve complex business problems, fostering innovation and efficiency within your organisation. Practical exercises and projects in this MBA will enhance your understanding of how business analytics can transform operations and strategies.

This programme offers the flexibility to fit your studies around your career, enabling you to apply your learning in real-time and earn a globally reputable degree without sacrificing your professional or personal commitments.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University specialises in business education that drives career advancement and empowers professionals to solve real-world business challenges.

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Learning outcomes

Business analytics

Develop a detailed understanding of business analytics principles and frameworks. Apply these concepts to solve complex business problems and drive organisational success.

Leadership theories

Cultivate advanced leadership and management skills that enable you to navigate and excel in global and multicultural business environments. Learn to make strategic decisions that align with organisational goals and market demands.

Data driven decision-making

Learn to interpret and analyse data, evaluate business opportunities, and make informed decisions that support business growth and sustainability.

Strategic innovation

Integrate strategic thinking with innovative practices to lead and manage change effectively within your organisation. Leverage strategic insights to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

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Additional information

Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University aims to expand access to education across the globe. Therefore, this degree operates on a performance-based admission process.

Typically, you'll hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification. However, you are able to begin your studies no matter your background. Simply enrol in your first courses, complete registration, and begin studying when it suits you best.

Upon passing three courses on the programme (one of which must be a core course), you’ll be eligible to continue studying towards the full qualification. In other words, there’s no need to complete an application form before enrolling.

If English is not your native language or you didn’t graduate from an English-speaking university, you’ll need to provide proof of your English language proficiency. A minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above.

This master’s programme can be completed at a pace that feels comfortable to you. On average, each module takes 200 hours to complete, and two years for the full programme. Start and stop your studies at any time.