Programme structure: Data Science for Business (MSc) - what's running in 2027/28

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2027/28)
Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Data Analysis in Business Contexts MGRCM0054 20 Mandatory TB-1
Introduction to AI and Data Analytics for Business SEMTM0037 20 Mandatory TB-2
Large-Scale Data Engineering for Business SEMTM0039 20 Mandatory TB-1
Select one of the following:
Software Development: Programming and Algorithms for Business SEMTM0040 20 Optional TB-1
Statistical Computing and Empirical Methods for Business SEMTM0038 20 Optional TB-1
Select one of the following:
Data Science for Business Dissertation: Individual project MGRCM0053 60 Optional AYEAR
Data Science for Business Dissertation: Group project MGRCM0052 60 Optional AYEAR
Pathway 1: Sustainability - Select from:
Data Science for Sustainability MGRCM0049 20 Optional TB-2
Plus one of the following:
Sustainability in Global Value Chains MGRCM0037 20 Optional TB-2
Sustainability Management in Practice MGRCM0038 20 Optional TB-2
Pathway 2: Marketing - Select from:
Data Science for Marketing MGRCM0050 20 Optional TB-2
Plus one of the following:
Digital Marketing: Strategy, Tools and Tactics EFIMM0066 20 Optional TB-2
Strategic Brand Management EFIMM0055 20 Optional TB-2
Pathway 3: Supply Chain Management - Select from:
Data Science for Supply Chain Management MGRCM0051 20 Optional TB-2
Plus one of the following:
Sustainability and Ethics in Global Supply Chains EFIMM0076 20 Optional TB-2
Sustainability in Global Value Chains MGRCM0037 20 Optional TB-2
Pathway4: Finance - select from:
Data Science for Finance ACFIM0054 20 Optional TB-2
Plus one of the following:
Entrepreneurial Finance ACFIM0048 20 Optional TB-2
Financial Technology ACFIM0030 20 Optional TB-2
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Award requirements

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 unit is 50 out of 100.

For detailed rules on the award of credit, reassessment and award of a qualification please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Degree classifications:

A classification will be awarded in the following qualifications:

  • Taught postgraduate Masters degree, including a Master of Research (MRes)
  • Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications
  • Exit awards of Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates in designated programmes (as described in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.

A classification is not awarded for exit awards where students are required to withdraw from the programme on academic grounds.

The overall final programme mark is calculated as the average of all unit marks in the programme, weighted by credit point value.

The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:

  • Distinction = final programme mark of 70+
  • Merit = final programme mark of 60-69
  • Pass = final programme mark of 50-59
  • Fail = final programme mark of 49 or less

* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.

Diploma/certificate stages:

To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 100 must be at level 7.

To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.

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