MSc Data Analytics and Technologies

The University of Bolton's MSc Data Analytics and Technologies is open to computing graduates and those with extensive relevant work experience wishing to launch their career in data analysis, data visualisation and the technologies that underpin these essential business activities. Employers are not looking for 'robots' that process data – they are looking for well-rounded human beings with a combination of high-level technical expertise and essential interpersonal and employability skills, such as leadership, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving. We draw expertise from across the University to ensure you gain the vital mix of hard and soft skills necessary for career success. In addition, our extensive links with regional and national employers offer opportunities for masterclasses, networking and individual industry-based projects. Overall, this course gives you the opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of data analytics and a broad grounding in technology solutions, coupled with essential skills development for business and leadership. Together, these attributes will take your CV to the next level. Our experts will support you as you develop an extensive knowledge of data analysis principles and methods and gain a broad grounding in technology solutions. We'll focus on high-impact areas such as digital marketing and how web culture, social media and digital technologies affect consumer behaviour. You'll be encouraged to explore how consumer psychology, marketing and business intelligence concepts are applied in areas such as web analytics, email marketing, search engine optimisation and online advertising. We'll guide you as you learn how to use a selection of data analytics software packages and apply this knowledge to contemporary case studies in a hands-on way to extract and present valuable insights from the data. This course offers you the skills to interrogate and make sense of data, unlock vital insights and communicate your discoveries. To ensure you have the skills to manage and store data effectively, we'll support you in developing a critical understanding and practical ability in the use of core IT infrastructure, architecture, processes and technologies. This will be particularly helpful when you undertake cloud-based data analysis. Companies are increasingly using the public cloud, so they need professionals with the skills to design, deploy and manage applications in cloud computing. Therefore, we offer specific materials to help you pursue AWS certification as a Cloud Practitioner (2). AWS certification emphasises hands-on experience and best practice, meaning it stands out for its rigour and thoroughness in evaluating your skills. As the market leader in the cloud computing space, AWS certification demonstrates and validates your technical cloud knowledge and skills, helping you stand out to employers. Big data, cyber laws, consumer data analytics and AI are revolutionising and transforming how people do business. Being able to adapt and work effectively in a digitally enriched business environment is a key skill employers require. Our MSc Data Analytics and Technologies degree offers an innovative approach that will help you to become your own career coach. We'll take a multi-faceted approach to help you gain a combination of academic, analytical, business and professional skills that will prepare you for a career as a data analyst, as well as provide a sound basis for doctoral-level study. We'll use tried and tested, research-informed coaching and training methods to support your development and help you form clear plans for your future. You'll undertake individual industry-based projects and create a body of work that focuses on your progression into employment.

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a computing-related subject.