Business Data Analytics (Taught)

Drawing on faculty from across Cranfield University, the course is led by Cranfield’s Economics and Banking Group, which has been consistently ranked in the World top 10 in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking for its teaching of economics in relation to our full-time MBA programme.

This course is accredited by the Charter Banker Institute and provides a direct pathway to Chartered Banker status. Graduates are eligible to use the post-nominal MCBI immediately, with no additional examinations required. Upon successful completion of all the PG Diploma modules, the students will obtain the professional qualification Associated Chartered Banker.

You will also receive a digital badge awarded by the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRBA), which has been established by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) in collaboration with the Chartered Banker Institute and the Deutsche Gesellshaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Who is it for?
The Banking, Economics and Finance MSc has been designed for those individuals who wish to develop expertise across three inter-related subject fields. This MSc will equip students with the level of knowledge and skills required for positions in the financial industry as well as positions in the public sector and in consultancy services.

Why this course?

• Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are ranked 5th in the UK and 29th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2025.

• The Banking, Economics and Finance MSc is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute and provides a direct pathway to Chartered Banker status. Graduates are eligible to use the post-nominal MCBI immediately, with no additional examinations required. Upon successful completion of all the PG Diploma modules, the students will obtain the professional qualification Associated Chartered Banker.

• You will receive a digital badge awarded by the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRBA), which has been established by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) in collaboration with the Chartered Banker Institute and the Deutsche Gesellshaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

• You will have the opportunity to work on real-business problems set by our industry partners.

• This course will improve your critical awareness of the issues organisations face and will enhance your communication and research skills.

• Our alumni will be engaged with the course to ensure that you are networking with employers throughout your time at Cranfield.