Business Analytics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through the Business Analytics (Hons) degree from  Lancaster University  you will learn to apply quantitative and statistical methods skillfully. You will develop skills in data analysis, visualisation, problem structuring, and problem-solving. Modelling, programming, project management, and negotiation skills, which are grounded in practical issues and the experiences of organisations, will give you the competence and confidence to address the grand challenges organisations face.

The course includes specialised topics such as operations management, forecasting, optimisation, programming, and negotiation skills. These subjects help build a solid understanding of how data and technologies can be applied to improve performance and generate insight within an organisation so that it can face future challenges. You will be taught these topics using case studies. This approach creates a practical learning environment where you can make the most of your potential.

Career opportunities:

The graduates are ready to take on a variety of roles, including data analyst, consultant, and data scientist. They are prepared to face the modern challenges of the business landscape and adapt to new technologies.

Your degree can be applied across the business world. Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies around the world in a variety of roles. Some of our recent BSc Business Analytics graduates have gone on to work for companies including:

• Accenture
• Aon
• Co-op
• ITV
• Lloyds Banking Group
• National Grid
• PwC
• Zopa

The roles they have taken on include: Credit Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Consultant, Data Analyst, and Technology Graduate. Others have continued to postgraduate study at Lancaster and other prestigious institutions in the UK and abroad.