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About This Course

Fact File

• Title

  Business Analytics

• Code

  MSCBA

• College

  Business and Law

• Duration

  12 Months Full-time

• Teaching Mode

  Full-time

• Qualifications

  MSc

• EU Fees

  €10,630
  See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Non-EU Fees

  €18,900

• Entry Requirements

  See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  Open for EU applications, check rounds closing under How to Apply

• Non-EU Closing Date

  19 April 2023

• Start Date

  11 September 2023

Course Outline

Our MSc Business Analytics programme is offered by the College of Business & Law. It provides students with a portfolio of business and analytical methods for solving problems and supporting decision making.

This programme will provide you with a specialism in business analytics as well as an extensive knowledge of business and information systems.

At the core of this programme is a selection of topics covering cloud technologies, business intelligence and business analytics, IT performance management, data management and  IT project management.  A research project allows you to explore and develop an IT solution to a specific business problem in an area specific to the Business Information and Analytics area. 

Programme content

The modules currently listed below are under review and there will be new modules for this course for the academic year 2023/2024 and we will input this information here when these are finalised.

Students take taught modules and a group project (IS6611) to the value of 90 credits as follows:

Part I (60 credits)

• IS6017: Enterprise Business Processes and Applications (5 credits)
• IS6025: Design Thinking for Business Analysis (5 credits)
• IS6026: Business Analyst Skills (5 credits)
• IS6027: Information Systems Project Planning (5 credits)
• IS6028: Information Systems Project Tracking and Oversight (5 credits)
• IS6050: Business Data Strategy and Management (5 credits)
• IS6051: Business Data Visualisation (5 credits)
• IS6052: Descriptive and Predictive Analytics (5 credits)
• IS6053: Decision Making and Decision Support Systems (5 credits)
• IS6055: Prescriptive Analytics (5 credits)
• IS6060: Cloud Technologies (5 credits)
• IS6061: Secure Data Acquisition and Management (5 credits)

Part II (30 credits)

• IS6611: Applied Research in Business Analytics (30 credits)

We have provided core modules that expose you to the technical skills and techniques needed by organisations to explore organisational issues and support decision-making within a business context. These skills are essential in any organisation where IT is integral to the success of the business.

A group research project facilitates students in the practical application of the Information Systems and Business analytical skills that are acquired during the programme.

Please consult the University Calendar (Business Analytics) for more information on the course content of this programme.

Course Practicalities

The course normally requires attendance to 16 lecture hours per week, with 2 hours of lab work per week. Between 3 and 5 field trips are normally organised throughout the year. (These trips are not covered by the course fee.)

Group project work continues to early July at the latest, concluding the formal course content. However, students may be required to complete an individual essay in their own time up until the end of July/early August.

We use a hybrid approach to assessment for this programme. Assessment methods include formal written exams, essays, group and individual project work, and some lab practical work. Some modules are 100% continuous assessment and most modules have a minimum of 40% continuous assessment. During the programme students will work both individually and in groups. A strong emphasis is placed on the oral presentation of work.

The course is taught by academic staff from the Cork University Business School and are experts in their field. These lecturers all have PhDs and/or significant industry experience. Several of the Faculty have worked previously at leading IT organisations, major banks, and research agencies. Our academic staff are also engaged in research with involvement in or leadership of research centres in UCC and publish regularly in international peer-reviewed IT/IS and business journals.

Why Choose This Course

Students develop a skill set appropriate for roles such as business analyst, data analyst, consultant, project management, and IT manager. This course is strongly associated with business where data and information play a critical part. Active input on course content and specialisms is continuously incorporated from multinational industry leaders. The MSc BIAS considers the technical enabling capability of IS and the behavioural aspects of management that support informed decision-making. The course places an emphasis on design thinking and a cognitive approach to decision making.

Connected Curriculum

We encourage innovative teaching and learning practices at UCC and this is embodied in the online delivery of this programme. Our accessible learning approach reflects our commitment to the Connected Curriculum where we emphasise the connection between students, learning, research and leadership through our vision for a Connected University. Our staff from the Cork University Business School have made significant contributions to their discipline and will support you in making meaningful connections across the disciplines of business, data, and technology.

Skills and Careers Information

This MSc Business Analytics programme is designed to provide you with the skillset to be successful in such roles as Business Analyst and Project Manager – two of the most highly sought-after positions in the Information Systems/Information Technology sector.

Organisations today need people who know how to manage and store data that helps them make better business decisions, compared to years ago when businesses didn't have data management at their fingertips to review and analyse to help them drive the business forward. 

What can I do after I graduate with an MSc in Business Analytics? 

Consultancy firms, financial services firms, manufacturing, and services organisations all require graduates who are data-savvy and who can analyse data and draw conclusions. The MSc Business Analytics will focus on the development of these skill sets. Typical roles include business analyst, business analytics specialist, data specialist, consultant, project manager, operations research, and IT manager.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8). The qualification must include an element of quantitative techniques, for example, graduates of Business Studies, Engineering, Computer Science, other Sciences, Mathematics, or other disciplines that have some quantitative content. 

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but who have 3 years of professional experience in industry.  To demonstrate 3 years of professional experience in industry, applicants will need to provide a detailed job specification of their role(s) and an interview may also be required. 

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is €10,630.

The Non-EU fee for this course is €18,900.

How Do I Apply

Additional Requirements (All Applicants)

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.
• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.
• Please upload your CV.

The closing date for non-EU applications is 19 April 2023

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