Business Data Analytics

The field of data analytics is becoming increasingly more relevant and important. insight-driven businesses are said to be growing at an average of more than 30 per cent each year, creating a demand for professionals skilled in data analytics. this course provides a broad understanding of information systems coupled with in-depth exploration of analytics knowledge and concepts to help you derive valuable information and insights from data. the course covers a range of subjects to prepare for a career in the sector, and benefits from insight from dmu’s internationally-renowned research institutes, embedding ethics and the impact of computing and technology within the modules.

Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world scenario before you have graduated. our computing for business students have recently secured placements at companies such as ge aviation, next plc, automotive insights ltd, go inspire and onvu retail ltd.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Dmu has been working closely with the supermarket giant to raise awareness of the software engineer positions available at the company’s store support centre in coventry. inviting sainsbury’s to a networking event last june resulted in three dmu graduates being hired. this year representatives from the company - including those graduates - addressed more than 200 students in the school of computer science and informatics.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: