MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Business and Management)
Year of entry: 2027
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- Master of Science
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High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent)
For this pathway, we normally expect applicants to hold a degree in a quantitative or computational subject such as mathematics, statistics, management science or economics, physics, engineering or computer science. Applicants with extensive Business and Management industrial experience combined with an honours degree in a quantitative subject may also be considered for admission.
In your application, you shoulddemonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas:
- data analytics and/or statistics;
- computational subjects; and
- pathway specific requirements.
These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience.
Please see our application and selection page for more detailed information.
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TBA
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| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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| MSc | N | N | N | N |
Course overview
Learn how to turn complex data into evidence-based business decisions.
- Develop analytical, computational and data skills for careers across policy, business, research, and more.
- Apply real-life data using methodologies and generative AI models, including R, Python, SQL and Excel, with insight linked to operations, finance, marketing and management.
- Seamlessly transition from master's to PhD study through a fully-funded 1+3 pathway with our prestigious ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP).
- 91直播 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at a university ranked Top 10 in the UK for Computer Science (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
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