BSc(Hons) Business Data Analytics

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business data analytics, including the principles, methods, and tools used in the field. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform business decisions, as well as how to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. The course will cover a range of topics, including data mining, statistical analysis, data visualization, and machine learning, with a focus on their practical applications in the business world. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world business problems, making them highly sought-after by employers in the field.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in business data analytics, including roles such as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, and marketing analysts. The course is also suitable for students who are already working in the field but wish to expand their knowledge and skills.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University: A Leading Institution for Business Data Analytics Education

De Montfort University is a leading institution for business data analytics education, with a strong focus on practical application and real-world case studies. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, as well as expert teaching staff with extensive industry experience. Additionally, the university's location in Leicester provides opportunities for networking and collaboration with local businesses and organizations.

The field of data analytics is becoming increasingly more relevant and important. Insight-driven businesses are said to be growing at an average of more than 30 per cent each year, creating a demand for professionals skilled in data analytics.

This course provides a broad understanding of information systems coupled with in-depth exploration of analytics knowledge and concepts to help you derive valuable information and insights from data. The course covers a range of subjects to prepare for a career in the sector, and benefits from insight from DMU’s internationally-renowned research institutes, embedding ethics and the impact of computing and technology within the modules.

Professionalism within an industry context is emphasized throughout, with strong links to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Students are exposed to industry-standard concepts, tools and technologies, exploring the fundamental underlying principles of data analytics. Our teaching staff contribute to the field through internationally-recognised research or industrial consultancy, and many are members of centres that pioneer cutting-edge research.

On graduating from this course, our students are equipped with the skills needed for successful careers in industry or academia, as competent and independent lifelong learners. The programme will prepare you for careers in fields such as data and systems analysis and design, system, security, project and knowledge management, big data architect roles, data consultant roles and business consultancy.

• Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics  or equivalent, plus one of the following:

• Normally 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or

• BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or

• Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics  GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ points

• Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance. 

20 hours of Work permit weekly for international students.