MSc in Business Analytics

Business Analytics provides a set of analytical methods for solving problems and aiding decision-making, particularly in the context of large quantities of data. It involves the development and application of models and concepts to explore management issues and solve managerial problems. It includes Data Science, Management Science and Operational Research.

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. Our MSc in Business Analytics is currently ranked 35th in the QS Masters in Business Analytics Global Ranking.

Available in one-year full-time and two-year part-time formats, 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 re-direct their career.

12 Months

A minimum second class honours primary degree or equivalent which includes quantitative techniques including Engineering Computer Science and other Sciences Applicants with a Business studies background need to have taken MISManagement Information Systems subjects Maths or other quantitative courses

A student may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Directors discretion

Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.