University of Abertay Dundee

Programme overview

This MBA with Data Analytics is delivered 100% online and can be taken full-time or part-time. The minimum programme length is 12 months. The course runs with six start dates a year so you can begin outside the traditional academic cycle. A fee range provided on the course page is

What you'll study

The programme combines core management and leadership study with applied data analytics. Graduates will be equipped to evaluate and work with complex, large datasets and to translate analytical outcomes into business decisions. Learning outcomes stated on the course page include:

• Evaluate and use complex and large data sets, and interpret analytical findings for a range of business decision-making situations
• Demonstrate critical understanding and integration of management and leadership knowledge within a local and international context
• Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to different problem situations in meeting strategic organisational aims
• Critically appraise complex business and financial risks, and manage strategic challenges in regional and global contexts, providing recommendations for innovation and business transformation
• Synthesise multifaceted information and communicate concisely and professionally to inform decision making

One explicitly named module is Sustainable Business, which addresses the three pillars of sustainability — social fairness, environmental protection and economic viability — and explores their relevance to organisational strategy and risk.

Entry requirements

The course page includes an "Entry requirements" section heading but gives no detailed entry criteria in the supplied text. Prospective applicants should consult the university's official admissions guidance for exact academic and professional requirements.

Career prospects

The MBA is positioned to help experienced professionals move into senior leadership roles within organisations that place data at the centre of decision making. Emphasis is on becoming a data-driven leader who can interpret analytics, manage strategic risks and communicate findings to stakeholders to drive innovation and transformation.

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