Business analytics is crucial to the success of companies of all sizes, supporting managers to make informed decisions, streamline processes and plan effectively. Organisations need highly-skilled professionals to process and interrogate business data to identify the patterns, trends, and correlations that support them to optimise their processes for cost savings, improve customer experience and identify opportunities for growth. By studying the University of Bolton's MSc Business Analytics and Technologies degree you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of data analysis methods and business intelligence principles and practices while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.; A distinctive feature of this programme is the development of essential computer programming and data analytics skills; no prior expertise is assumed. We offer the knowledge and skills needed to interrogate and make sense of data, unlock vital insights and communicate your discoveries, so you can help turn business data into actionable insights that support good operational, tactical and strategic decision-making. Our expert and dedicated team will cover essential computing, data analytics, business, marketing, and life skills, including leadership, advanced analysis, creativity and problem-solving techniques. We'll support you as you learn to provide insight and analysis through clear visual, written and verbal communication.; Within each module, we'll explore relevant issues, strategies and practices, using live case studies, guest speakers from industry, and the latest research evidence. You'll have a choice of option modules covering specialist topics, and you'll agree on a capstone project with your supervisors that is completely tailored to your experience and specialism.; We focus on helping you develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills so that you are well-prepared for a career in business data analytics and technologies. We'll also support you in building lifelong learning skills so you can take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success.; We also offer this course full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. For details of the 12-month course, please visit our; course search web page. Alternatively, to find out more and apply for the 24-month course, please visit our; course search web page.