Business Analytics (Online)
Drive business transformation through data-driven decision making.
Drive business transformation through data-driven decision making
A practically focused degree, designed to create data analysts of the future
Learn how to apply the latest academic thinking and analytical and computing tools to help make business decisions
Course key facts
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Qualification
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MSc
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Duration
2 years
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Start date
September 2025
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Study mode
Part-time
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Fees
£34,400 Home
£34,400 Overseas
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Delivered by
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Location
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Online
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Minimum entry standard
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First or 2:1 in a quantitative subject, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer science, Engineering, Physics or a quantitative economics degree
Course overview
Study for your MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) degree without interrupting your career with our two-year, part-time programme.
You will receive rigorous technical and quantitative training in this in-demand field from world-class faculty and leading practitioners, and you'll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a practical setting.
Benefit from a balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training in data analysis and business intelligence tools, plus regular seminars by expert external speakers.
You will learn online via The Hub, our bespoke learning environment, ensuring you receive a high-quality and supportive experience comparable to our on-campus programmes.
The online MSc Business Analytics offers greater flexibility and managerial module options designed specifically for working professionals. You can choose to complete theprogramme in two or three years depending on your commitments and learning pace
Prepare for your future driving business transformation through data.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
Pre-study modules
Before the programme begins you will complete pre-study modules delivered through The Hub, Imperial College Business School’s online learning environment.
These modules will be available to students who have accepted an offer of admission from July onwards, and are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.
Induction week
The programme induction week is one of only two periods of on-campus activity during your programme and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the Business School experience. We strongly encourage you to attend on campus in London if at all possible.
Core modules rapidly build the theoretical and programming foundations you need for analytics. They are the backbone of the programme and will provide you with a solid combination of tools and knowledge.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Machine Learning
- Maths and Statistics Foundations for Analytics
- Optimisation and Decision Models
- Statistics and Econometrics
Each elective will introduce the main analytical models and questions in the area and you will gain expertise in both the language and tools specific to that business area. Real-world data sets and cutting edge tools and models will allow you to apply your knowledge directly within your chosen industry.
You will take six electives.
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Analytics in Business Capstone Project (Analytics Project)
- Analytics in Business Capstone Project (Work-based Project)
- Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
- Decision Analytics
- Digital Marketing Analytics
- Emerging Technologies in Marketing
- Energy Analytics
- Financial Analytics
- Fundamentals of Database Technologies
- Healthcare & Medical Analytics
- Individual Research Report
- Leadership in Analytics
- Logistics & Supply Chain Analytics
- Network Analytics
- Retail & Marketing Analytics
- Strategic Market Management
In your second year, choose to undertake either the Analytics in Business Capstone Project (students take either a Work Based Project or Analytics Project) or an Individual Research Report.
- Analytics in Business Capstone: Work-Based Project
- Analytics in Business Capstone: Analytics Project
- Individual Research
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Case studies
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Projects
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Lectures
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Presentations and seminars
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Group work
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
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Practical classes and fieldwork
Assessment methods
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Essays
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Continuous assessments
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Written exams
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Multiple choice tests
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Formal presentations
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Video presentations
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Reports
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Simulations
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Case studies
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Participation
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
How to apply
Apply online
If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.
Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 9 January 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several deadlines throughout the year. This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised.
By submitting an application by 23.59 UK time on the closing date of that round, you can expect to receive a decision on your application by the decision deadline.
Deadlines for 2025 entry
Round 1
- Closing date: 26 September 2024
- Decision deadline: 28 November 2024
Round 2
- Closing date: 9 January 2025
- Decision deadline: 6 March 2025
Round 3
- Closing date: 13 March 2025
- Decision deadline: 8 May 2025
Round 4
- Closing date: 1 May 2025
- Decision deadline: 19 June 2025
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £100 for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
We recognise that circumstances may change for part-time students and exit points are offered upon completion of 30 ECTS (PG Certificate) or 60 ECTS (PGDiploma).
You must successfully complete all 6 compulsory modules to be eligible for the PG Certificate exit award, and an additional 6 elective modules for the PG Diploma award. The maximum period of registration for either exit award is 36 months.
Tuition fees
Tuition fee
2025 entry
£34,400
The fee for this course is fixed based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study.
The fee for this course is not linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
If you live in a country that imposes a GST for online courses, you may incur an additional tax charge on your tuition fees.
Currently, the countries that charge a GST are:
- Singapore
Find out more how to pay GST and how much it is.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Develop the essential core knowledge and skills for a business analytics career.
Become capable of making data-driven, evidence-based decisions and driving business transformation.
As you learn from world-class faculty and leading practitioners in this in-demand field, you'll apply your knowledge in a practical setting.
Data-driven business transformation prepares you for the future.
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- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
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