Course Summary
The MSc in Business Analytics provides students with a portfolio of business and analytical skills to solve business problems and support decision making.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Students are expected to have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in Business, IT, Science or Engineering. In line with institute policies, Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to follow classes in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Applicants may be required to attend TUS for an interview. Zoom interviews may be arranged for international students.
Application Details
Applications will open the beginning of February 2024
Application deadline: August 31st.
Start date: September 2025
Location: Moylish Campus Limerick
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
17,000 additional jobs in Business Analytics will be created in Ireland over the coming years (Expert Group on Future Skills Needs in Ireland). Given the wide range of industries in which Business Analytics can be utilised, the demand for Business Analytics graduates continues to soar. According to the World Economic Forum, the leading position in jobs with a growing demand are analytics roles (wef.org, 2020). The average salary for Business Analysts in the US is $68,918 (indeed.com, 2022), in Ireland, the average salary is €45,404 (jobs.ie, 2022).
Career opportunities for graduates of this programme include:
Financial Market Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Customer Insight Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.