MSc Business Analytics
Requirements:
Minimum entry requirements are a Degree in a discipline with significant IT, Business, Computing, Mathematics or Statistics content. In general, all potential applicants are subjected to an interview to discuss the level of qualification offered and the experience gained in an industrial background.
However, students without the above standard requirements may be accepted for the programme on a case-by-case basis.
Description:
The programme is designed for practicing industry professionals such as Business Analysts, Statisticians, Operational Managers, Data Engineers, IT managers and even Software Engineers who have an Honours degree in Business, Statistics, Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computing or related areas.The course is designed to equip students with an understanding of state-of-the-art methods and tools and how to apply these to solve any particular big data business problem. It will also help managers to select the right software tools for such a project. This will in turn benefit the local IT industry in Sri Lanka. At all stages of study, the course content is complemented by practical work intended not only to reinforce the learning process, but also to enhance the vocational relevance of the course of study. The syllabus content incorporates course modules intended to enhance the technical and professional skills required to manage and execute state-of-the-art Business Analytics systems.
“Pioneer in the global data analytics landscape”
This Master’s degree course offers extensive training in Business Analytics technology and methods, providing the opportunity to upgrade existing skills to the state-ofthe-art in areas such as Web Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL databases and Business Modelling techniques. The course is underpinned by a strong research focus, which will enable students to either become an industry consultant, pursue an industry-based research position or go onto a PhD programme.
Associated Careers
Architect – Data Warehousing
Analytics – Business Analyst
Business Analytics Engineer
Business Analytics Systems Administrator
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Report Architect
Report Designer
Senior Data Warehousing Engineer
Business Intelligence Manager
Technology Solutions Architect – Business Intelligence
Technical Leader – Business Intelligence Technology
Data Warehousing Consultant
Data Miner
Business Intelligence Technical Specialist
Data Warehousing Business Analyst
Data Warehousing ETL Expert
Data Warehouse Architect
Data Warehousing Developer
Course Modules
Core Modules
Data Management
Introduction to Big Data and Data Science
Business Intelligence Tools and Applications
Statistics for Business Analytics
Business Modelling and Analytics
Fundamentals of Data Warehousing
Research Methods
Web Mining
MSc Project
Assignment Overview
Each module is delivered in form of lectures and tutorials, with special emphasis on practicals. Assessments are 100% coursework based.
Address : 57, Ramakrishna Road, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka.
Phone : 766760760
Email : info@iit.ac.lk
Website : https://www.iit.ac.lk
Available:
Informatics Institute of Technology
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Stream: Computer Science & IT
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Level: Honours Bachelor Degree