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.
Level
Master'sDuration
2.5 YearsLanguage
English
MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics
Master's (Postgraduate)
2.5 Years
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.
Is this a part-time or full-time degree?
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.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
To apply for the MBA with a Specialism in Business Analytics at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, you need to meet the following entry requirements:
Typically, you will hold a recognised first or second-class honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification.
Students whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency.
However, at EBS we are proud to make transformative education accessible to diverse communities and individuals across the world, therefore, we offer a performance-based admissions pathway to our MSc and MBA programmes.
This means that we provide a pathway to entry into our MSc and MBA programmes, even if you don’t meet the suggested entry requirements above.
You will be required to enrol in and successfully pass three courses on your desired MSc or MBA programme (of which one must be a core course) before progressing to complete the full qualification.
What does this mean? No matter your pathway to entry (direct or through performance-based admission), there is no need to complete an application form before enrolling..
English language requirements
If English is not your first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above.
If you have previously successfully completed courses delivered in the English language, you may be considered and will be required to provide documentary evidence of this.
Examples would be secondary school education or undergraduate degree courses.
A minimum of at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent) in the medium of English language will be required.
We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements prior to starting your master’s course:
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20 weeks of English (for IELTS of 5.0 with no skill lower than 4.5.
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14 weeks of English (for IELTS of 5.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no skill lower than 4.5)
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10 weeks of English (for IELTS of 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0)
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6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.5)
Business Analytics Concepts: 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.
Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Business School is a mission-led, global hub of business knowledge and research. With a long-tradition of offering inclusive, experiential learning for the ambitious leaders of tomorrow, we leverage our campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, and Edinburgh to create maximum worldwide impact.