What to Expect from Studying an Online MBA with Data Analytics

Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University

According to IBM, one in three business leaders don’t know how to take the data generated by their company and turn it into meaningful intelligence. This worrying gap in knowledge is already costing companies money and it’s only going to get worse as big data becomes more and more important, so it’s no surprise that companies are actively seeking graduates with the skills and ability to handle large amounts of data.

Demand for big data staff is set to increase by up to 23 percent per annum over the next five years, so studying an Online MBA program with a Data Analytics component promises to offer fantastic career opportunities and return on investment. These programs ensure you supplement core business theory with an understanding of the entire lifecycle of big data and how you can use it to gain leverage or a competitive advantage.

To find out more about what it’s like to study this specialization, we spoke to Nottingham Trent University (NTU) about their Online MBA with Data Analytics program.

Who’s it for?

Nottingham Trent University’s program is designed for high-performing middle managers with a minimum of three years’ supervisory professional experience and a 2.1 degree or equivalent qualification.

What does it involve?

Alongside the ten core business modules, students will study four data analytics modules covering statistical decision-making, big data, machine learning and how to derive innovation and value from large amounts of data. Students at NTU learn how to exploit data to inform their strategic business decisions developed through contemporary theories and frameworks.

How does the program operate?

Nottingham Trent University’s program is entirely taught online, over a period of two-and-a-half years. With start dates in January, May and September, students benefit from one-to-one mentoring, experiential learning and practical simulations. For the entire length of the course, there is a focus on leadership with a Professional and Leadership Development module which aims to develop and grow your core personal and professional competencies as well as offer personalized careers support.

What do students have to say about it?

Maria Agius joined the Online MBA with Data Analytics with a scientific background, saying: “Having been a science student all my life, I always missed the business acumen. This particular course presented the perfect cross for me, a mix of business and technical. I came across this course while researching for master’s in the area of data analytics and it was the perfect match to what I wanted, a mix of business and technology.”

Maria continues: “I’ve always believed that having these two pillars is essential in today’s world, where technology is everywhere.”

What careers will an Online MBA with Data Analytics degree be useful for?

Graduating with an Online MBA with Data Analytics will open the door to data-focused roles, including data analyst, data engineer, data scientist and data architect. Graduates from Nottingham Trent University have gone on to find employment as senior managers in various national and international organizations.

What do I need to do to apply?

Have we managed to convince you? If you think an Online MBA with Data Analytics might be for you, you’re going to need a minimum 2.1 degree or equivalent qualification, a minimum of three years’ supervisory professional experience, a letter of recommendation, a statement of purpose and an up-to-date CV.

Fees for Nottingham Trent University’s Online MBA with Data Analytics program are £15,900.