MSc in Business Analytics (MAF/MAP)

This programme starts with the fundamentals of applying analytical techniques on big data for decision supports of an organisation, and progresses to in-depth studies of various application domains.

Characteristics

1. Emphasises essential skills and knowledge of business analytics
2. Applies domains of business analytics
3. Covers theoretical knowledge and research findings of decision making using big data
4. Offers opportunities to apply theories to investigating and solving business problems
5. Focuses on the systematic training and development of skills and competence in business analytics
6. Enhances the ability to solve big data problems

For MSc, students complete 31 credits

• 4 Compulsory Subjects (3 credits each)
• 1 Ethics Subject (1 credit)
• 6 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)
  • OR
• 4 Compulsory Subjects (3 credits each)
• 1 Ethics Subject (1 credit)
• 2 Elective Subjects (3 credits each)
• the subject Research Methods (3 credits) and a Dissertation (9 credits)

Students may, on completion of 4 Compulsory Subjects and 3 Elective Subjects (21 credits), opt for the Postgraduate Diploma.