MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,952 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Starting Month

Sep, JanStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Business Analytics and Consultancy provides you with a solid understanding of the theories and practices that underpin business analytics. You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of Big Data and analytics and examine how these tools support managerial decision-making. You’ll also explore the principles of management consultancy and financial reporting, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the organisational context in which analytics is applied.


This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in business analytics and consultancy, enabling you to make strategic, data-driven decisions that drive success in complex and fast-changing business environments.


Our close collaboration with an industry advisory board made up of business leaders ensures that our teaching remains aligned with current professional needs. This means you’ll graduate with the highly sought-after skills required across modern management roles, including business strategy, leadership, project and change management, quality management, and inventory planning.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including quality management, project management and system thinking.
  • Expert faculty: Learning will be informed by expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers Employment, Work and the Professions, Logistics and Sustainability, Networks and Enterprise Excellence and Social and Economic Data Analysis.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies and computer lab-based sessions and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • Applied learning and industry relevance: Opportunity to apply analytical tools and techniques using real company data, helping development in confidence working with industry-relevant software and solving real business problems. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine strong business acumen with advanced data analytical skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
  • Professional accreditation: Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA) and meets the highest global academic, professional and ethical standards set by the IoA, in conjunction with industry expectations which gives employers confidence in the quality of this programme and helps graduates gain a competitive edge in the data age.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Business Analytics and Consultancy provides you with a solid understanding of the theories and practices that underpin business analytics. You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of Big Data and analytics and examine how these tools support managerial decision-making. You’ll also explore the principles of management consultancy and financial reporting, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the organisational context in which analytics is applied.


This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in business analytics and consultancy, enabling you to make strategic, data-driven decisions that drive success in complex and fast-changing business environments.


Our close collaboration with an industry advisory board made up of business leaders ensures that our teaching remains aligned with current professional needs. This means you’ll graduate with the highly sought-after skills required across modern management roles, including business strategy, leadership, project and change management, quality management, and inventory planning.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including quality management, project management and system thinking.
  • Expert faculty: Learning will be informed by expertise of our research-active academics whose work covers Employment, Work and the Professions, Logistics and Sustainability, Networks and Enterprise Excellence and Social and Economic Data Analysis.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies and computer lab-based sessions and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • Applied learning and industry relevance: Opportunity to apply analytical tools and techniques using real company data, helping development in confidence working with industry-relevant software and solving real business problems. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine strong business acumen with advanced data analytical skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
  • Professional accreditation: Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA) and meets the highest global academic, professional and ethical standards set by the IoA, in conjunction with industry expectations which gives employers confidence in the quality of this programme and helps graduates gain a competitive edge in the data age.

Admission Requirements

169+
2.7+
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79+
6+

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject. Whilst we can consider applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds such as Logistics, Engineering, Business Admin/ Management, Journalism, we hope to see demonstrable evidence of numeracy. This can include algebra, statistics, calculus, Accountancy and Finance, or similar subjects that shows ability to manipulate numbers.


We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

1 Year
Sep
Jan

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,744 GBP
International
24,952 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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