MSc Digital Transformation and Data Analytics

Why Choose our MSc Digital Transformation and Data Analytics?

• Obtain skills in IT leadership and management, as well as IT strategy, data analysis, business process and IT project management.
• Develop knowledge and skills in both the technology and the people side of technology-triggered change.
• Investigate business data requirements and apply data selection, data curation, data quality assurance and data investigation techniques
• Culminates in the research, preparation and written and verbal communication of a 10,000-12,000-word interdisciplinary dissertation, conducted under the supervision by a member of faculty.
• Builds a critical and practical understanding of how AI and data management are beneficial to the development of business.
• Offers the opportunity to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation via the Graduate Route Visa (Post Study Work).
• Unlocks alumni discount for further educational programmes across the Northeastern University global campus network.

Introduction

Our MSc Digital Transformation and Data Analytics will enable students to acquire the skills needed to lead in an AI and data-driven economy by investigating, identifying and implementing technological strategic solutions. Students may wish to pursue or progress their career in IT leadership and this course gives them the skills needed to lead in a digital world.  Students will study IT leadership and management, as well as IT strategy, data analysis, business process and IT project management.

By studying this programme, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the statistical and mathematical foundations of data analytics and obtain the knowledge and skills required to lead the application of digital transformation and data analytics in real-world and business contexts. This programme allows students to build knowledge and skills in both the technology and the people side of technology-triggered change. 

Students will learn how to investigate business data requirements and apply data selection, data curation, data quality assurance and data investigation techniques. They will gain the skills to help businesses to most effectively organise their data, present data and investigation results along with compelling business opportunities reports to senior stakeholders.

Suitable for recent graduates and for those looking to retrain or restart careers, the MSc Digital Transformation and Data Analytics provide an ideal pathway for those aspiring to further their careers in leading digital transformation initiatives in the AI and data-driven business environment. Students will have the opportunity to further their career opportunities from day one of the programme by gaining professional skills and competencies as they progress.

We welcome learners from all backgrounds and are committed to lifelong learning, pastoral support and to providing routes into digital careers for all graduates, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the technology sector. Employers need to build teams with a diversity of thought and experience because this is both a critical factor in innovative thinking within teams and will facilitate the delivery of solutions applicable to an inclusive society.