MSc Business and Management (Business Analytics)

Compulsory Module:

Financial Decision Making (20 credits): Gain a grounding in financial management in a global healthcare context. In this module, you will explore theoretical and practical issues associated with effective financial management taking into consideration the complexity of the healthcare environment in a global setting. You will be introduced to the concepts of business performance, budgeting, financial reporting, income generation, investment and models of funding - all explored within a global workplace focus and reflecting on your workplace practices.

Project Management (10 credits): Explore the theories and concepts utilised for effective project management and the use of contemporary project management software. In this valuable module, you’ll gain insight from case studies and delve into project management knowledge areas and process groups while using specialist project management software. 

Statistics for Business (20 credits): Gain a thorough introduction to the key aspects of statistics for business and some of the main applications in contemporary management and decision making. On this essential module, you’ll take a critical approach to statistical methodology, while building a foundation for analysing and solving business problems from a quantitative perspective. 

Data Visualisation and Interpretation (20 credits): Gain an understanding of data visualisation with this stimulating module. You’ll be introduced to industry-leading tools and visulation theory – while having the opportunity to adopt an investigative approach and develop autonomous study skills. That way, you can continue building on your continuing professional development. 

Data Analytics for Managers (20 credits): As data analytics becomes increasingly important in the global economy, managers need to know how to gain valuable data insight and understand data sources, collection and interpretation to inform key business decisions. This comprehensive module will examine the study of data analytics – exploring the technical aspects of collecting and organising data, and carrying out data analytics.  

Business Strategy (10 credits): Hone your strategic management skills with this exciting module. You’ll benefit from an engaging introduction to the key theories, approaches and concepts which form business strategy. Not only that, you’ll learn to critically evaluate the limitations of emerging schools of thoughts and how to they best work in practice. 

Core Module:

Data Management, Modelling and Design (20 credits): This comprehensive module introduces you to the theory behind data and knowledge management. You’ll learn the impact of big data on businesses and how to successfully collect and manage data, while reflecting on its limitations. You'll also find out more about the future direction of the sector, including the emergence of cloud services.  

Research Methods (20 credits): Undertake a solid grounding in research approaches and techniques at Masters level. On this exciting module, you’ll engage with both peers and tutors by critiquing and debating current literature. You’ll also journey towards becoming a fully reflective and independent thinker, by gaining new ways to collect, organise and present data. 

Business and Management Research Report (40 credits): This defining module allows you to produce a major piece of academic research on a chosen topic within business and management. You’ll have the opportunity to explore areas that have not been fully investigated previously – incorporating your knowledge of management challenges, or a business scenario that has far-reaching organisational implications.