Business Analytics (Taught)

Reasons to choose Kingston

• Kingston Business School is one of only 6% of the world's business schools to be accredited by AACSB International.

• Access to a Bloomberg trading room, offering hands-on skills and the opportunity to apply for Bloomberg certification. You may also use other databases, such as Thomson DataStream Advance.

• Cover core areas like data visualisation, business analytics, predictive modelling, and prescriptive strategies, using industry-leading tools like Tableau, Power BI, and AI-driven technologies such as ChatGPT.

• You will develop the skills needed to identify and extract meaningful insights from data to support with business decision making, and communicate these insights effectively.

• Opt for a professional placement year to apply your skills in a real-world working environment, enhancing your employability and gaining valuable industry experience.

About this course

If you are interested in business and analytics, this new course will give you the in-demand skills to visualise, analyse and interrogate data to generate actionable business insights and improve decision making in organisations.

The course harnesses the features of modern technology to manage the volume of data produced by modern businesses. As part of the degree you will take a research or consultancy project, which will be supported by flexible learning labs designed to develop your digital and consultancy skills. You will also have access to our Bloomberg Trading Room to discover and utilise real-time financial data.

Example modules

• Predictive Analytics and Prompt-Based Coding

• Visualisation and Data-Driven Strategy

• Business Analytics and Decision Making

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities
You will graduate ready for a wide range of roles, such as:

• Business Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst

• Management Consultant

• Digital Transformation Manager

You may also decide to continue your studies at Kingston University through doctoral research. Many business graduates decide to use the skills they have learned to set themselves up in business.