Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence MSc (PG) is a postgraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Course Overview
Our Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence course equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving world of work. You'll study business principles, enabling you to translate data analytics into actionable strategies.

You'll study modules that cover strategic futures, data insights, people analytics and ethics. You'll develop as a professional through a range of subjects and modules.

You can complete this course as a PGCert, PGDip or MSc. A PGCert requires you to complete 60 credits, a PGDip requires you to complete 120 credits and you'll need to complete 180 credits to gain an MSc.

Why study with us
- You’ll understand how data analytics and AI are shaping the business landscape and use the theoretical understanding to identity innovation and business improvements.

- Go beyond the numbers. Learn to extract meaningful insights from data, understand human behaviour within organisations, and translate findings into actionable strategies.

- Our approach equips you with the analytical skills, strategic vision, and ethical compass to lead the way in the world of business.

What you'll do
- You’ll appreciate how data analytics and AI are shaping the business landscape. You will use theoretical understandings to identity innovation and business improvements.

- You’ll improve your ability to make decisions using analytics and AI.

- You’ll develop a strong foundation in ethical AI practices. This critical skillset ensures responsible implementation of AI in today's complex business environment.

Future Careers
Our graduates go on to jobs in a wide range of business. Roles include data managers, directors of services, people managers, business consultancy and project management.

Job roles available to Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence graduates:

- Data Analyst

- Business Intelligence Analyst

- Data Scientist

- AI Specialist/Engineer

- Machine Learning Engineer

- Digital Transformation Consultant

- Business Analytics Manager

- Marketing Analyst

- Operations Analyst

- Financial Analyst

- Product Manager

- Consulting Analyst

- Risk Analyst

- Customer Insights Analyst

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Preston

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Preston

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies