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School of Management Programme Catalogue 2022/23


TMMN-AFM61: MSc Business Analytics

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
DAPS and exit awards:
 TMMN-AFL61: PG Dip Business Analytics
TMMN-AFC61: PG Cert Business Analytics
Programme progression requirement:
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50749 Databases and business intelligence 10 Credits
MN50750 Optimisation & spreadsheet modelling 10 Credits
MN50751 Business statistics & forecasting 10 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50752 Data mining & machine learning 10 Credits
MN50753 Heuristics & simulation 10 Credits
MN50754 Analytics in practice 5 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50755 Advanced business forecasting 5 Credits
MN50756 Project management 5 Credits
MN50757 Operations strategy 5 Credits
MN50758 Independent study 5 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MN50759 Dissertation in business analytics 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
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