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Our part-time MSc Data and Decision Analytics, studied over 24 months, prepares students not only to be able to analyse and digest data, but also to translate this into effective decision-making in the age of Big Data. Delivered through a mixture of pre-recorded lectures and live online sessions, this course combines theoretical foundations with practical hands-on experience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business Analytics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Our part-time MSc Data and Decision Analytics, studied over 24 months, prepares students not only to be able to analyse and digest data, but also to translate this into effective decision-making in the age of Big Data. Delivered through a mixture of pre-recorded lectures and live online sessions, this course combines theoretical foundations with practical hands-on experience.
Admission Requirements
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
An undergraduate degree in any disciplinary area related to management science, operational research, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or business and management which incorporates a distinct quantitative element is required.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but who have relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Candidates' background should ideally include courses and/or experience gained in topics such as linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
08 Sep 2026
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Domestic
10,200 GBP
International
10,200 GBP
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MSc Data and Decision Analytics (Online)
University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
24 monthsProgramme duration
10,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
08 Sep, 2026Application Deadline
Business AnalyticsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business Analytics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business Analytics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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