Business Data Analytics BSc (Hons)

Data analytics is a growing area within today’s job market with employers increasingly looking for graduates with analytical skills and the ability to understand ‘Big Data’. This course gives you a foundation of knowledge in Business Data Analytics and helps develop your practical abilities to extract, analyse and report on data to support organisational decision-making.

Companies from a wide range of industries are collecting masses of data and are starting to compete on their ability to make use of that data, this is where business data analytic graduates are needed. Analysing data can help businesses solve problems and is highly sought after in industries such as finance, health, business, and marketing. The ability to analyse and interpret data can give businesses a competitive edge by making informed decisions.

‘Big Data’ is changing business and the economy, by studying Business Data Analytics at Bangor University you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to analyse ‘Big Data’ in a variety of business contexts. You’ll learn valuable techniques used by data analysts and develop skills with a variety of tools, algorithms, and models.

This course prepares you to become a strategic manager of data, using core managerial theories paired with practical analytical skills to be able to uncover trends, patterns and support organisational decision-making. There is opportunity to develop and advance your skills through real-life practical projects applying academic knowledge and research skills to address business and organisational issues.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• We’ve designed this new course to meet the needs of today’s job market, you’ll gain practical and relevant skills that make graduates highly employable.
• Bangor University can provide a distinct offering due to our existing strengths in banking, finance and marketing subjects.
• As a smaller Business School, we’re able to offer students more access and time with academic staff than other institutions.
• Bangor Business School has an excellent research reputation that feeds into our curriculum making our courses current and relevant to the real world.
• Our new trading lab gives students the opportunity to learn more about the financial sector by simulating the stock markets right here in Bangor University.

On graduating, students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in industry or academia. There is a huge demand for business data analyst, with a strong demand here in the UK. Students can gain employment in industries such as business, finance, marketing, health, government, telecommunications, the media, and manufacturing.

Skills you’ll learn on this course:

• Decision making skills
• Analytical skills – ability to present informed and evidence-based data
• Communication – the ability to talk and present to a range of audiences
• Management – the ability to make informed decisions and lead change
• Multitasking – ability to work on multiple projects/tasks
• Time management – ability to complete projects to a timeframe.

Typical career paths associated with this degree are:

• data analyst
• quantitative analyst
• data scientist
• data consultant
• business intelligence analyst
• systems analyst
• enterprise analyst
• business architect
• project manager
• data security management
• management consultant
• process analyst
• product manager
• data architect
• data consultancy
• business consultancy.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. 

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.