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Business Analytics: Operational Research and Risk Analysis (Taught)
- MSc
- 12 Months
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Learn the fundamental theories, approaches and analytical toolkit of data analytics, decision sciences, applied operational research and statistics.
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Gain a solid theoretical foundation and quantitative skills, alongside practical problem-solving techniques
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Apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios using case studies, individual and team consulting-based assignments, presentations and software tools
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Use Enterprise packages as part of the `Data Analytics for Business Decision Making' unit.
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Choose from a broad range of options to meet your interests or career aspirations
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Prepare for a career in consultancy, finance, retail, manufacturing, government analytics units, defence, IT systems, outsourcing and telecoms.
Entry requirements
We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent. Your degree background must be in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computing, management science or economics, and we require you to demonstrate study of quantitative modules (e.g. maths, statistics, calculus) consistently throughout each year of your studies and achieve good grades. Study of programming is desirable, but mathematical-related modules are essential.
When assessing your academic record we take into account your grade average , position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. We particularly welcome applicants from institutions of high ranking and repute.
English language requirements
For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .
https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/masters-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Course contact details
PGT Alliance Manchester Business School
Email:pgadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 306 1339
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
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