MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business
Course Overview
The MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business provides graduates with a set of critical and highly employable skills in data analytics, strategic management and leadership. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals and principles of data analytics, and will be provided with a comprehensive toolkit to communicate with data owners, frame data problems and realise business value.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to: apply advanced concepts and techniques relating to data analytics, strategic management and leadership; critically evaluate multiple sources of business and management data; make informed decisions on complex management and functional areas to help boost a business's growth potential, performance and competitiveness; and develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy for a specified business or industry.
What makes this course different
Improving Performance
The MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business is aimed at those from a non-technical background who wish to build their skills in data analytics and allow them to use data to help improve the performance of any organisation.
Industry Accredited
The MBS in Strategic Data Analytics for Business has been accredited as an Institute of Analytics (IOA) recognised programme
Career Opportunities
The programme will provide learners with an extended skill set which will lead to greater employment opportunities in a wide range of sectors. The core Data Analytics competencies that learners will develop through the programme will enable them to take on specialist Data Management roles within industry, while the Business Strategy and Leadership competencies will enable them to manage existing projects/teams, develop and lead new initiatives, and instigate projects that add value and make a difference to any organisation. They will be able to oversee the creation and implementation of a strategy for their domain around the following: data requirements, data governance, technology requirements, skills requirements and change management. They will be able to work with data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts to create this data strategy. Perhaps the most applicable title would be Data Strategist. Hence, graduates will be able to seek specialist or broad Data Analytics, Strategy and Leadership roles in government organisations, SMEs and large corporates, both nationally and internationally.
Course Delivery and Modules
The programme is delivered in blended mode involving students participating in weekly online classes and also attending a number of mandatory face to face sessions on campus for laboratory and group work. The dates and times for campus attendance will be published in advance to allow participants to plan their schedules. Please note that these face-to-face sessions are mandatory and full attendance at all is required
The programme is delivered over 1 year in full-time mode or 2 years in part-time mode.
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Semester 1
- Fundamentals and Principles of Data Analytics
- Business Strategy in Context
- Research Methods & Ethics for Data Analytics
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Semester 2
- Advanced Data Analytics in Practice
- Leadership in a Digital World
- Data Strategy for Business
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Semester 3
- Research Project
Professional Accreditations
Institute of Analytics accredited
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
- Full-time (EU): €5,800
- Part-time (EU): tbc
Non-EU Fees:
- Full-time (non-EU): €12,000
- Part-time (non-EU): n/a
Please find information on fees and funding here https://www.dkit.ie/study/student-fees-grants-scholarships/fees.html#postgrad
Fees
€5,800
€12,000
Entry Requirements
This programme is aimed at non-technical graduates. Candidates must hold a Level 8 Honours Degree. The award must be at Honours 2.2 level or above. International candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language at IELTS level 6.5 or equivalent.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
