Awarding Body:
Subject: Business Analytics
Course Overview
The FdSc Business Analytics course equips students with the knowledge, analytical capability and professional skills needed to use data effectively in modern business environments.
Across Levels 4 and 5, you will develop a strong grounding in data analytics, statistics, business decision-making, customer insight, data visualisation and data management. You will then progress to more applied areas, including programming for business analytics, marketing analytics, operations and supply chain analytics, predictive analytics, consultancy and professional communication.
You will learn how to collect, prepare, analyse, interpret and communicate business data using appropriate analytical and digital tools. The course also explores data quality, governance, ethical responsibilities and the limitations of analytical evidence.
The programme concludes with a Business Data Analytics Project, where you will investigate a real or simulated business problem, apply relevant analytical methods and present evidence-informed recommendations.
What you'll study
Throughout this course, you will learn to:
- Use data to support evidence-informed business decision-making
- Interpret statistical and business information accurately
- Identify patterns, trends, relationships and limitations in data
- Apply data analysis to marketing, customer, operational and performance challenges
- Create clear charts, dashboards and data stories for different audiences
- Understand data quality, governance and responsible data handling
- Develop foundational Python programming skills for analytics
- Communicate professional recommendations to business stakeholders
- Complete an independent analytics project based on a defined business problem
Compulsory modules
Level 4
- Foundation of Data Analytics
- Statistics for Business Data Analysis
- Business Decision Making
- Introduction to Marketing and Customer Insights
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Business Data Management
Level 5
- Marketing Analytics and Customer Insights
- Professional Communication and Consultancy Skills
- Programming Skills for Business Analytics
- Operations and Supply Chain Analytics
- Predictive Analytics for Business
- Business Data Analytics Project
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements include:
- 112 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications
- A-levels at BBC or above, including an appropriate mathematical or quantitative subject
- BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM
- T Levels or equivalent UK/international Level 3 qualifications
- Access to HE Diploma with at least 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant mathematical or quantitative study at Level 3
For applicants whose previous education was not taught in English, the standard requirement is:
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applications from mature students and applicants with relevant work experience, alternative qualifications or prior learning may be considered individually.
Careers
This course supports progression into data-informed business roles and further study at Level 6. Potential career pathways include:
- Junior Business Analyst
- Junior Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Assistant
- Customer Insights Assistant
- Marketing Analytics Assistant
- Operations Analyst
- Data Reporting Officer
- Project Support Officer
- Digital Business Analyst
- Supply Chain Analytics Assistant
Graduate employers
Graduates may pursue opportunities in organisations across:
- Business and professional services
- Technology and digital services
- Retail and e-commerce
- Marketing and customer insight
- Finance and insurance
- Logistics and supply chain
- Healthcare and public services
- Consultancy and business support
Fees & Funding
Course Fee: *£9,525
Please note:
- Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
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