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MSc (NFQ Level 9)
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This course is available through the following application route(s)

Duration:
1 Year
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9 (90 credits)
Level:
Graduate Taught
Award:
Master of Science
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
2 Years
Attendance:
Part-Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9 (90 credits)
Level:
Graduate Taught
Award:
Master of Science
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

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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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About This Course

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
 MIS41500 Managing Data and AI Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)30CR:
(Summer Options) Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules plus Capstone or four x7.5 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)30CR:
(Summer Options) Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules plus Capstone or four x7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41120 Statistical Learning Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)30CR:
(Summer Options) Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules plus Capstone or four x7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41170 Capstone Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A)30CR:
(Summer Options) Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules plus Capstone or four x7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41420 Sports & Performance Analytics Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A)30CR:
(Summer Options) Students choose two x 7.5 ECTS option modules plus Capstone or four x7.5 ECTS option modules. Students will be registered to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 MIS41480 Problem Solve with Heuristics Summer  7.5

UCD is strongly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding sustainability in teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. Sustainability principles are integrated into this programme, ensuring students graduate equipped to address global challenges. UCD’s leadership in this area is internationally recognised, ranking 47th globally and 27th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2026. UCD also leads impactful research in areas such as climate action, clean energy, and social equity, supported by a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable campus culture.

Here are the SDGs which align more visibly with this programme:

SDG5 SDG8 SDG9 SDG 12

MSc Business Analytics (B154) Full Time
EU          Year 1 - € 17750 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 26180 ba

MSc Business Analytics (B156) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 9900 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 13090 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 9900 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 12710 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

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: Yes


Non-EU students cannot typically study part-time in Ireland if they require a student visa, as student permission is granted for full-time courses on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Non-EU students who are not residents of Ireland can apply for part-time courses that are 100% online, and in this case, a visa is not required. 



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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Business Analytics
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