COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Business Analytics and Financial Management program provides a comprehensive blend of financial knowledge and advanced data analytics skills, equipping students to tackle complex business challenges. Core modules cover corporate finance, credit risk and data analytics, optimisation and decision modelling, and quantitative research in finance, giving students a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and analytics. Students learn to analyse financial markets, assess investment and financing decisions, apply management science tools, and use data mining and statistical techniques to interpret complex datasets. Optional modules allow further specialisation and practical application, including advanced analytics, corporate finance 2, financial portfolio theory, portfolio theory and asset pricing, forecasting, project management, revenue management, simulation, and programming in Python. The program also provides opportunities for independent research through a dissertation or summer project, enabling students to investigate real-world business problems, apply analytical techniques, and develop evidence-based solutions. By combining financial expertise with advanced analytical capabilities, graduates are prepared for highly sought-after roles in business analytics, risk management, financial strategy, and decision-making. The course is suitable for students from quantitative or analytical backgrounds as well as professionals seeking career advancement or transition, equipping them with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills required to succeed in data-driven financial environments.