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Business Analytics

MSc (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The MSc in Business Analytics is positioned to foster expertise at the very leading edge of quantitative analysis, sophisticated decision-making and advanced machine learning. Students are immersed in the latest management science, embracing statistics, operational research and analytics through powerful mathematical, computational and data-oriented modelling. 

This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41110 Programming for Analytics Autumn  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41130 Statistical Methods Autumn  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41150 Intro to Business Analytics Autumn  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41160 Optimisation in Business Autumn  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41040 Business Decision Support Systems Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41050 Technology Consulting Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41140 Decision&BehaviouralAnalytics Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41270 Data Management and Mining Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MIS41170 Capstone Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A)2 of:
Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41100 Hot Topics in Analytics Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)2 of:
Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41120 Statistical Learning Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)2 of:
Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41260 Decision Modeling and Metaheuristics Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)2 of:
Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41420 Sports & Performance Analytics Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)2 of:
Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41430 Mastering Big Data Summer  7.5

MSc Business Analytics (B154) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 17320 ba
nonEU    fee per year - € 24800 ba

MSc Business Analytics (B156) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 9660 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 12400 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 9200 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 11810 ba

ba"Continuation fees apply Where a student fails to complete their programme in the prescribed time a continuation fee will apply to modules carried in subsequent years."
***Fees are subject to change

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes


This programme is suitable for graduates from technical disciplines such as, engineering, computer science and mathematics with a talent for and interest in finding mathematical or computer solutions to business problems. It is also suitable for business graduates who have studied Management Information Systems (MIS) subjects. The student profile also includes people with practical experience, who often use the programme to redirect their career.



Entry Requirements:



A minimum second class honours primary degree (or equivalent) which includes quantitative techniques. For example graduates of Engineering, Computer Science, other Sciences.  For Business studies background students, applicants need to have a background in MIS-Management Information Systems subjects, Maths or other quantitative courses.



A student may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Director's discretion.



Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess your maturity, motivation and intellectual ability. Part-time students can provide employer references.  MSc Business Analytics Reference Form



(Note that graduates of UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business are not required to submit the reference form)


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Business Analytics:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B154
Business Analytics
Master of Science		 Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B156
Business Analytics
Master of Science		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
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