Business Analytics and Management

Prepare yourself for the future of data-driven decision-making in business and management. this course provides you with the tools to find, manage, analyse and interpret data to support business decisions. you'll develop a critical appreciation of the strengths and limitations of these tools. you’ll gain invaluable experience, working with others and presenting findings and ideas. in your final year of study you'll undertake a major analytics project. the degree develops graduates who can meet two overlapping sets of needs in the field of business analytics. the first is the industry standard, informs, for technical specialists working in operations management, and as such covers skills relating to data, ict and business analytics. the second is the qaa benchmark guidance for business and management which allows you to understand the management implications of the information and systems available in the field of operations management.

You will spend your third year working in a reputable organisation in a relevant sector. this will give you valuable work experience and the chance to build your professional skills and confidence, which is a great advantage in today’s competitive job market. you will return to uea in the fourth year to complete your studies.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

After graduating you could go on to work at major international companies such as mckinsey & company, jpmorgan chase, deloitte, hsbc, and ibm, in roles such as business analyst, data analyst, or global digital operations analyst. alternatively, you might continue your studies with a master’s degree such as msc business analytics, msc operations and logistic management, or msc operations research and analytics. to get your career off to the best start, nbs holds employability week annually together with the career centre to get you engaged with a wide range of sectors, including retail, commerce, operations, banking, and government. career destinations business analytics data analysis banking retail commerce government

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. University of East Anglia has partnerships with the following companies: