Below, you’ll find a welcome message from your Programme Director and an overview of the structure of your upcoming programme. Please take the time to read these pages carefully. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Programme Director's Welcome
Dear Class of 2025/26,
I am taking this opportunity to welcome you to the MSc in Business Analytics programme offered by the University of Edinburgh Business School and hosted by the Management Science and Business Economics (MSBE) group, one of the top ranked Management Science groups in the UK and led by a group of renowned academics who undertake world class research across a wide range of business analytics disciplines and application areas.
The programme offers a well-rounded training in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to meet the needs of a wide range of stakeholders and employers in the field of Business Analytics who are concerned with decision-making informed by intelligence extracted from raw data to enhance their business performance. Our programme is carefully designed to meet the needs of industry and includes innovative delivery features such as research-informed teaching, hands-on experience, and interaction with practitioners and professionals. You are joining an MSc programme worthy of the reputation of the University of Edinburgh, which was founded in 1583 and is ranked amongst the top 50 universities in the world.
On our website, you will find useful information aimed at helping you make the most of your learning experience at the University of Edinburgh Business School. Please take a careful look at these materials.
I am looking forward to getting to know you in the coming months and wish you all the best in your new endeavour.
Structure and Option Courses
Information on the structure of the MSc Business Analytics.
Programme Structure