By studying BSc Business Analytics (Study Abroad), you will develop the tools and skills to tackle complex decision-making in the modern business world, underpinned by organised processes in supply chains, manufacturing, distribution and retailing of goods, transport and logistics, and delivery of services. You will learn to apply quantitative and statistical methods skillfully. You will develop skills in data analysis, visualisation, problem structuring, and problem-solving. Modelling, programming, project management, and negotiation skills, which are grounded in practical issues and the experiences of organisations, will give you the competence and confidence to address the grand challenges organisations face.

Why study Business Analytics BSc at Lancaster University?

You will develop the hybrid skills modern businesses need. Businesses are looking for graduates with data literacy and quantitative skills, alongside a solid understanding of business systems and organisational cultures, who can contextualise problems and think creatively to arrive at practical, cost-efficient solutions.

On the Business Analytics (Study Abroad) course, you will learn the skills needed to work in teams to solve difficult, multi-dimensional problems, deliver reports and presentations, work independently and robustly, and communicate well with a range of people within an organisation. By developing these skills, you will be able to work effectively on projects, understand and analyse data, and contribute to good decision-making.

The course includes specialised topics such as operations management, forecasting, optimisation, programming, and negotiation skills. These subjects help build a solid understanding of how data and technologies can be applied to improve performance and generate insight within an organisation so that it can face future challenges. You will be taught these topics using case studies. This approach creates a practical learning environment where you can make the most of your potential.

The flexibility to tailor your studies

The Business Analytics degree offers you the flexibility to pursue your interests. You can tailor your studies through a choice of optional modules and study options. Not only are there options to take the course with a placement year or time studying abroad, but you also have the freedom to adjust the balance between quantitative topics and qualitative ones.

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[Dr Adam Hindle] There are lots of students who want to get involved in business, want to get involved in the management, want to get involved in running things in the future, they want to be sort of part of that process. What you need to do is be technically competent. You need to be able to understand the numbers, understand the software, understand models, be able to analyse, be able to make decisions, and you need to be able to work with people and run projects and integrate with an organisation and be creative as well. So all of those things work into a business analytics framework.

[Skanda Chitturluru] The one major surprise I had is that you don't need to have a core idea or core knowledge about analysis when you join this course, because every single thing is actually taught from scratch, because in analysis you need to calculate numbers you have to present it and you have to present a lot of stuff to people. This is what surprised me a lot. Everything is taught from scratch, so you don't have to worry about anything you just have to come here and work hard and have a good time.

[Dr Adam Hindle] It brings together lots of different ways of teaching. It's not just a theoretical sort of topic-driven type of degree. It's got lots of practical aspects to it. The application side, negotiation side, working with people, project management, as well as the stats and the programming and all that sort of thing but it brings it all together in a whole.

[Skanda Chitturluru] I would say this programme helped me a lot in developing my language, developing my confidence, because in this programme you have to stand up and speak for yourself. So tomorrow, if I have any interviews or anything, I don't have any problem facing a person or facing an employer and projecting my skills.

[Dr Adam Hindle] To describe a business analytics graduate. In a way, you have to describe what the business analytics world out there is and what it requires and what it needs. Organisations need clever, capable, committed, enthusiastic individuals, but they also have to be technically competent. Someone who's going to go into that meeting room, going to go into that project room, to go into that sort of organisational problem has to be technically competent, has to be ready with all of the tools necessary to be able to make decisions. That's what a business analytics student has above and beyond any sort of general management type degree.

[Skanda Chitturluru] The way I was two years ago and where I am right now, my analysis skills, the way I present everything, has completely changed. And this is one of the best parts about this degree.

Key facts

Features of the BSc Business Analytics course you should know about:

Careers support

Embedded specialist careers education and coaching throughout the course to support you with careers advice and skills development.

Opportunities

Spend a year studying abroad or on an industry placement as part of your degree.

Long established

Lancaster University is the home of the world’s first Operational Research department, formed in Lancaster in 1964.

Case studies

Learn through realistic case studies. We have a wealth of experience working with major organisations in emergency services, aerospace, retail, and transport.

Theory into practice

Discover real-world applications to the content you study. The experts who you will learn from help managers tackle real problems in business, industry and government.

Discover yourself and the world

Studying abroad goes beyond a line on your CV. Immerse yourself in new cultures and develop the self-assurance that sets you apart as you spend your third year at a partner university. Benefit from Lancaster University Management School's partnerships worldwide, such as with Sunway University, Malaysia.

Fees for your study abroad year are only 15% of the standard course fee. Study abroad with LUMS

As a Business Analytics (Study Abroad) graduate, you will have many skills that are highly sought by employers, including the ability to use data intelligently to inform decision-making. Modern businesses rely upon intelligent data analysis to make evidence-based decisions. They need individuals who: are data-literate, have a good understanding of models, are creative, can solve problems, are robust thinkers, can communicate well, can make good decisions, and work effectively in project teams.

What jobs do graduates from Business Analytics go on to?

Our graduates are ready to take on a variety of roles, including data analyst, consultant, and data scientist. They are prepared to face the modern challenges of the business landscape and adapt to new technologies.

Your degree can be applied across the business world. Our graduates go on to work for a wide range of companies around the world in a variety of roles. Some of our recent BSc Business Analytics graduates have gone on to work for companies including:

Accenture

Lloyds Banking Group

National Grid

The roles they have taken on include: Credit Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Consultant, Data Analyst, and Technology Graduate. Others have continued to postgraduate study at Lancaster and other prestigious institutions in the UK and abroad.

What careers support is available for Business Analytics students at Lancaster University?

The Management School's award-winning careers team provides dedicated careers and placement services. We offer a range of innovative services for LUMS students, including:

Embedded careers education throughout the degree

Career information, advice, and guidance appointments with specialist careers coaches

Regular workshops on key employability skills

Exposure to international career options and networks

Connections to strong networks of employers and alumni

Support in finding and acquiring work experience opportunities, including placements and internships

Lifelong access to all LUMS careers services

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work-based skills. Every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award, which allows you to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development. Visit our careers section for more details.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

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A levels

Access to HE Diploma

30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall

GCSE requirements

Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.

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How to apply and what happens afterwards

International foundation programmes

Delivered in partnership with Lancaster University International Study Centre, our one-year tailored foundation pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University degrees. Visit the Lancaster University International Study Centre for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

Contextual admissions

Contextual admissions could help you gain a place at university if you have faced additional challenges during your education which might have impacted your results. Visit our contextual admissions page to find out about how this works and whether you could be eligible.

Course structure

We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future. The University will make every reasonable effort to offer programmes and modules as advertised. In some cases, changes may be necessary and may result in new modules or some modules and combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Where the course offers optional modules, they may not all be available every year.

In your first year, you will take five core modules and choose one optional module.

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Business Data and Intelligence

In this module, you will be introduced to key topics in business intelligence, business analytics, and business data science. You will learn essential concepts, principles, and techniques related to analytics. You will explore how data collection, description, visualisation and analysis can empower institutions to make more informed decisions.

We will also cover methods for discovering, measuring and visualising relationships within data, as well as the fundamentals of forecasting and data mining. Real case studies will be presented to highlight the practical value of different analytical techniques, while also identifying common pitfalls, such as "lying with descriptive statistics," misleading visualisations, data overfitting, and the notion that "forecasts are always wrong."

The module will utilise spreadsheet software to support the computing and visualisation aspects. The approaches you will learn will be invaluable for your future studies and career. Finally, you will learn how to write reports for management that effectively communicate your findings.

Computing for Business Decision Making

Using Python, this module develops your foundational computer programming skills, in the context of heuristics for business decision-making and optimisation. It begins with basic computing concepts, data structures and algorithms, which helps develop logical and abstract thinking. By incorporating heuristics into the Python learning process, you will enhance your understanding of the language.

Foundations in Operations Management

Operations Management is a core managerial discipline for all types of organisations, from private sector manufacturing to public sector services. This module introduces the role of operations managers. You will cover a variety of topics including:

operations design,

capacity planning and control,

supply chain management,

inventory,

forecasting

quality management.

Managing Uncertainty in Business

The module begins with an overview of business analytics, focusing on developing your intuition about randomness and uncertainty in business. It introduces various business analytics techniques that take uncertainty into account. You will examine case studies illustrating real-life situations, enhancing your understanding of the importance of recognising uncertainty, which is omnipresent in data and in decision-making.

Professional Development for Business Analytics

The Management School is committed to your professional development. We help you build study skills to learn effectively from day one and develop your employability skills to help you secure placements and jobs during and after your degree. This module is designed specifically for BSc Business Analytics students and includes core skills for business analytics professionals.

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Foundations of Accounting and Finance

This introductory module is your gateway to mastering three essential areas in business: financial accounting, management accounting, and managerial finance

In financial accounting, you will learn to craft and understand how to prepare financial statements for external stakeholders such as investors, creditors and regulators.

In management accounting, you will explore the preparation of financial information for reporting to internal stakeholders such as managers or executives and discover how tailored financial information is used to inform managers’ and executives’ planning, decision-making and control of business activities.

In the area of finance, you will study financial markets and the process of managing money, investments and other financial resources. You will also learn how firms budget, borrow and invest for the future.

By the end of this module, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these critical areas with confidence.

Foundations of Economics

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to economic principles with a more mathematical approach. It explores the workings of modern economies at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic levels.

At the microeconomic level, you will examine the decision-making processes of individuals and firms, investigating concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behaviour.

At the macroeconomic level, you will explore key national economic indicators, including national income, unemployment rates, inflation, and the implications of economic policy.

Matrices and Calculus

Interested in how mathematicians build theories from basic concepts to complex ideas, like eigenvalues and integration? Journey from polynomial operations to matrices and calculus through this module.

Starting with polynomials and mathematical induction, you will learn fundamental proof techniques. You will explore matrices, arrays of numbers encoding simultaneous linear equations, and their geometric transformations, which are essential in linear algebra. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, which characterise these transformations, will be introduced, highlighting their role in applications including population growth and Google's page rankings.

Next, we will reintroduce you to calculus, from its invention by Newton and Leibniz, to its formalisation by Cauchy and Weierstrass. You will explore sequence convergence, techniques for evaluating limits, and key continuity tools like the intermediate value theorem. Differentiation techniques develop a geometric understanding of function graphs, leading to mastering integration methods for solving differential equations and calculating areas under curves. We conclude with a first look at vector calculus.

Principles of Macroeconomics

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to macroeconomics, which involves the study of economics at an aggregate level. We will cover various topics, including national income analysis, monetary theory, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, and the great macroeconomic debates. The module provides the foundations for further study in Economics.

Throughout the module, we will develop essential theoretical concepts and demonstrate how they apply to real-world situations. The module is self-contained and can be taken by students with no prior knowledge of macroeconomics. It takes a more mathematical approach to the subject than Foundations of Macroeconomics.

Principles of Marketing

This module provides a broad and comprehensive introduction to marketing, giving you a solid overview of how marketing works in a business context. You will be introduced to key marketing concepts, including:

Customer value

Segmentation

Targeting

Marketing communications

This will give you a great foundation for understanding how organisations use marketing to connect with audiences and grow their business. The insights gained from this module will help you think more strategically in any business role.

Principles of Microeconomics

You will receive a thorough introduction to microeconomics, which is the analysis of Economics at the level of the individual or firm. The topics you will cover include the theory of demand and supply, costs and pricing under various forms of market structure, and welfare economics. The module lays the groundwork for further study in Economics.

In addition to developing key theoretical concepts, we will illustrate how these concepts can be applied to real-world examples. The module is self-contained and is suitable for students without prior knowledge of the subject. This module provides a more mathematical treatment of microeconomics than Foundations of Microeconomics.

Probability and Statistics

An introduction to the mathematical and computational toolsets for modelling the randomness of the world. You will learn about probability, the language used to describe random fluctuations, statistics and the mathematical techniques used to extract meaning from data. You will explore how computing tools can be used to solve challenges in scientific research, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science.

You will develop the axiomatic theory of probability, discover the theory and uses of random variables and investigate how theory matches intuitions about the real-world. You will then dive into statistical inference, learning to select appropriate probability models to describe discrete and continuous data sets.

Learn how to implement statistical techniques to draw clear, informative conclusions. Throughout, you will learn the basics of R or Python, and their use within probability and statistics. This will equip you with the skills to deploy statistical methods on real scientific and economic data.

In your second year, you take three core modules and choose three optional modules.

Business Optimisation and Simulation

Optimisation is one of the primary techniques associated with management science and operational research. Linear programming models are used routinely in many industries, including petroleum refining and the food industry. Integer linear programming models are increasingly utilised for complex scheduling problems, such as those in the airline industry, where they have resulted in substantial cost savings.

Skills in formulating and solving applied optimisation problems are valuable for anybody interested in a career in operational research, business modelling, or consultancy. Simulation is ultimately about building computer models to study and quantify uncertainty in a system and using this to make informed decisions, which can provide the edge when making a business decision. We will focus on building and analysing discrete-event simulation models, which can be applied across a wide range of sectors, from healthcare to manufacturing and supply chains.

Forecasting and Machine Learning

Supporting decision-making in organisations is at the heart of business analytics, and is important for planning. For example, it helps with predicting customer demand or understanding customer behaviour.

You will be introduced to various techniques in forecasting and predictive analytics. You will learn how to predict future demand using statistical and machine learning techniques. Additionally, you will utilise data to gain a better understanding of customers by implementing machine learning techniques.

The aim is to give you the skills necessary to develop a validated quantitative set of predictions using both statistical and machine learning methods. These skills will enable you to support specific decisions related to inventory, revenue, or marketing management, by providing accurate predictions.

This module will also enhance your programming skills in R. It is designed to improve your quantitative abilities, increase your statistical literacy, and enable you to apply forecasting and predictive analytics to real-world business challenges.

Project Management: Theories, Tools and Techniques

Organisations must continuously adapt and change to maintain a competitive advantage. Projects, whether viewed individually or as part of broader programmes and portfolios, serve as vehicles for configuring and implementing strategic change. They can also be used as a form of organising to bring urgency, impetus and finality to ongoing operations, a concept known as projectification. As a result, projects are common in the workplace, and project management skills are essential for career advancement and success.

This module will provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to project management. It links to professional bodies of knowledge (PMIBOK®, APMBOK®) and covers the typical project lifecycle, from project definition and planning through project monitoring and control to handover and post-project review.

Throughout the module, you will explore various relevant theories and frameworks, along with practical techniques covering the themes of project definition, project planning, project strategy, project governance, project leadership, project controls, risk management, and value management.

Digital Business and Organisational Transformation

Gain a modern perspective on the role of technology in business and explore how technology drives organisational transformation. This module reviews both external and internal strategic factors that drive the adoption of technology within organisations and how these factors align with overall business strategy.

By the end of the module, you will understand the strategic significance of technology in business. You will learn how organisations and technology interplay and evolve in response to external and internal demands and opportunities.

Digital Marketing and Analytics

This module will support your learning of how marketers and advertising agencies develop strategies to engage with their target customers. You will explore how brands use digital tools and platforms to transform the way they connect with us, and how data is used to shape campaigns, target consumers, create personalised experiences and evaluate marketing performance. You will also reflect on emerging ethical issues such as privacy, data responsibility and the social impact of digital communications.

Games and Strategic Behaviour

This module is designed to enhance your strategic thinking skills. You will learn how to use games to model real-world strategic situations, and how to analyse and solve these games in scenarios where players are intelligent and rational.

The module covers:

normal form games

extensive form games

Bayesian games

games with correlation devices

repetitive games

behavioural games

Additionally, you will have opportunities to play these games with your instructor and classmates. A basic understanding of algebra, calculus and economics is necessary for this module.

Global Business Knowledge and Mindset

Boost your CV by gaining international experience and earn credits towards your degree. You study abroad at a summer school at a partner university between your first and second year.

You will gain subject-specific business knowledge and experience studying in a different country and culture. You can choose from a wide selection of partner universities based on where you want to study and the subjects offered.

Some of your assessment will take place at the partner university. You will also write a reflective essay after you return to help you articulate what you have learnt during your time abroad. This will help you to link your experiences to employability for future interviews.

To complete your experience, you will participate in an online project during the semester, working with an international team of students. This project will help you develop a global mindset and build your communication skills as you work in a cross-cultural team, participating in a business game where you will complete challenges related to the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Intermediate Accounting and Finance

This module will enhance your knowledge in accounting and finance. You will first focus on financial accounting, exploring essential topics like the valuation of inventory and non-current assets such as machinery, buildings and land. This knowledge is critical for understanding financial statements. You will examine financial accounting in limited liability companies and sharpen your skills in analysing financial statements.

In terms of management accounting, you will learn techniques to take control of business costs and performance. You will master the art of costing through absorption and activity-based costing methods, and perfect your approach to budgetary control for planning and effective oversight.

In finance, you will cover key areas of financial markets, including traditional equity, bond and currency markets as well as modern development such as cryptocurrencies. You will also tackle the fascinating subjects of capital investment decision-making, risk and return, and calculating the cost of capital. These are essential tools to help businesses plan for a profitable future.

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Explore how real-world phenomena can be understood using macroeconomic models. This module will help you understand macroeconomic data and examine the implications of economic policies in both closed and open economies.

By the end of the module, you will be able to interpret macroeconomic events and tackle macroeconomic questions using the concepts and methods presented in lectures and tutorials. We will focus on major issues related to economic growth, the causes of economic fluctuations, and the effectiveness of economic policy.

Intermediate Microeconomics

You will be introduced to key concepts from microeconomic theory and their application to consumer and firm decision-making. We begin with an overview of how firms make decisions under different market structures, different pricing structures, along with the welfare implications of these choices. Next, you will learn how consumers make decisions and how they respond to price changes.

Our focus then shifts to strategic behaviour, incorporating a game-theoretic approach. We will also cover the significance of hidden information and hidden action. Additionally, we will discuss issues related to the modern business organisation, such as various models of auctions.

Finally, you will cover topics such as externalities, public goods, rent-seeking behaviour, and related policies.

Marketing Management Essentials

This module provides an in-depth exploration of some key contemporary marketing topics, allowing students from a wider business background to then study further strategic marketing modules. You will gain a deeper understanding of the following:

consumers and consumer behaviour

effective marketing communications

the contemporary challenges facing marketers and organisations.

Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques

Many organisational recruiters have identified several key skills and areas of knowledge that they seek in prospective employees. At the top of the priorities are spreadsheet modelling, problem structuring, statistics, and project management. This module will introduce you to Microsoft Excel 2024 and the fundamentals of dynamic model building. You will learn essential skills such as:

data handling

filtering and analysis

using functions

charting

Additionally, you will cover advanced techniques such as:

optimisation

simulation

utilising Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate models and construct decision support models.

Throughout the module we will make extensive use of case-studies and workshop-orientated learning tasks.

Statistical Methods for Business

The overall objective of this module is to develop your abilities to describe, analyse, and interpret data soundly, making effective use of computer software. Statistical methods play a crucial role in supporting decision-making across the range of Management School subject areas, including accounting and finance, marketing, economics, operations management, and operational research.

Developing these skills will also help you demonstrate to prospective employers that you possess practical skills that can be immediately applied to solve problems for both public and private sector organisations. The lecture materials and problems that you will be asked to solve in workshops relate to typical problems that organisations have to solve in practical situations where data analysis skills are required.

Study Abroad

You will spend one year studying in another country at an exchange partner institution. The courses you take will vary based on the options available at the partner university. Throughout this year, you will deepen your subject knowledge in your field while experiencing life abroad, developing your cultural and personal skills.

Before the year begins, a study plan will be created with a study abroad advisor to ensure you make the best choices for your academic journey.

In your fourth year, you will take four core modules and choose one optional module.

Advanced Optimisation and Simulation

This module builds on the skills acquired in the earlier optimisation and simulation module. It will cover more advanced optimisation and simulation techniques and their application in more complex problems. The aim is to further enhance the decision-making toolkits of a business analyst for real-world applications.

The optimisation part will introduce new methods for different types of problem, while the simulation section will expand upon existing knowledge to allow more insightful analysis from simulation models.

The following topics will be covered:

multi-objective optimisation

goal programming

sequential decision making

In-depth exploration of simulation modelling

advanced analysis of simulation models.

You will work in a scientific programming language, such as Python, developing the programming skills necessary for implementing optimisation and simulation models and conducting analysis.

Analytical Project Application in Business Contexts

This capstone module builds on key principles of project management and is an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge you have gained from previous modules. You will apply concepts from business analytics, operations management, and information systems to tackle real-world business challenges within an analytical project.??

Working in teams, you will develop and implement a project management plan with guidance from your supervisors. You will deliver a group presentation and receive formative and summative feedback, as well as submit a group report. The module enhances your collaboration, communication, and presentation skills by encouraging you to convey complex ideas clearly and professionally.

Additionally, you will strengthen your critical thinking skills through an individual reflective writing activity, where you will evaluate your experience working on the project.

By the end of the module, you will have gained practical experience in managing and delivering projects while further developing your analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to prepare for future career success.

Negotiation Skills

This experiential learning simulation focuses on a negotiation scenario designed to enhance your professional skills. Based on the Crossbay Contracting Game created by Adam Hindle, three health service organisations are involved in a contract negotiation, and you will act as part of the management team for one of these organisations. The main aim is to reach an agreement that is satisfactory to all three parties.

Advanced Accounting and Finance

This advanced module in accounting and finance will give you the tools to navigate the complexities of modern business environments.

In financial accounting, you will explore the critical areas of disclosure and earnings management, unravelling how these practices shape perceptions of a company’s performance. You will also investigate the pivotal role of auditors and the importance of maintaining auditor independence in safeguarding financial integrity.

In management accounting we will focus on strategic management accounting, where you will learn how to align accounting strategies with broader business goals. You will also examine the recent developments in value creation, discovering how organisations generate and sustain competitive advantages.

Finally, in finance, we will delve deeper into various aspects of financial markets, as well as on capital structure and payout policy, key factors that influence how businesses fund their operations and distribute profits to shareholders.

Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining

Machine learning (ML) is critical in the process of extracting knowledge (that is patterns, relationships and insights) from complex real-world datasets. As a result, ML plays a key role in the transition from intuition-based to evidence-based decision-making.

You will be introduced to fundamental methods and tools from statistical and machine learning, covering the entire data analysis process. The module begins with setting project objectives and understanding the available data, and continues through the development and assessment of machine learning and statistical models. We will expand on concepts of statistical modelling, such as linear regression, and introduce established and cutting-edge methodologies in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Advanced Spreadsheet Modelling Techniques

This module builds on the techniques developed during earlier spreadsheet modelling modules. Its aim is to enhance your technical skills in Excel, improve your model design capabilities, and strengthen your VBA programming proficiency, enabling you to create effective and powerful models.

As in the previous module, case studies and real-life applications will be used to illustrate these concepts and demonstrate how value can be added to models used in management and analysis situations. You will learn general concepts about spreadsheet modelling using VBA and acquire a wide range of modelling skills which are highly relevant to management. These include structured programming, program documentation, program verification, user interface design, and general investigative modelling.

Contemporary Issues in Marketing

This module explores some of the most pressing issues that marketers face today. Topics might include digital transformation, sustainability, inclusivity or changing consumer values. You will be encouraged to reflect critically on the role of marketing in society and consider how your own practice can contribute to a more responsible future.

Current Issues in Economics

This module is designed to promote independent learning and allow you to apply the knowledge and skills from your degree to understand and analyse contemporary policy issues. You will be able to independently produce both written and verbal reports on current policy topics that are accessible to policymakers and senior managers in both the private and public sectors. The content of this module will focus on contemporary issues. In the past, topics have included:

Is government debt a burden for future generations? What is the value of a degree?

How are interest rates set? Business support during the pandemic: Essential support or fraud?

How should we pay for social care? How can we help the long-term unemployed?

What has been the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 on international trade?

Enterprise Systems and Sustainability in Practice

This module introduces the business use and impact of information technologies (IT), with a particular focus on enterprise systems. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience related to information systems within organisations, particularly how companies meet their integration needs. You will gain hands-on experience using an enterprise system, such as SAP, and managing a simulated business, like a virtual dairy company. This practical approach will help you to understand core business processes and the concept of integration.

We will also explore how digital technologies support sustainable business practices, highlighting the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the increasing pressure on companies to adopt eco-friendly strategies. You will develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to help make data-driven decisions about sustainability. You will need to manage these elements carefully to run a sustainable and profitable business, gaining practical insights into how companies can reduce their carbon footprint and improve their sustainability performance.

Global Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management has become a significant concern for many organisations in both public and private sectors and is one of the most actively researched areas in the academic operations management community. You will explore the principles and practices of supply chain management focusing on logistics within high-volume industries like retail. Additionally, you will critically examine supply chain management, as just one manifestation of the broader issue of trans-organisational operations management.

Most of the time will be spent considering inter-organisational relationships from various perspectives, but it will also be necessary to understand how they relate to matters within the organisation. You will also consider emerging themes in supply chain management, such as service supply chains and sustainability.

Fees and funding

Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, starting at the beginning of each academic year.

Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are:

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Additional costs

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2026 or 2027, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. visa or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

What is my fee status?

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Fees in subsequent years

Home fees are subject to annual review, and are liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

Fees for study abroad and work placements

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year

Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.

Scholarships and bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.

You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status:

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Lancaster University not only provided me with a Business Analytics degree, but also filled my life with very precious moments and unforgettable lessons.

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My time at Lancaster has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As an international student, I found a welcoming community, lifelong friendships, and countless opportunities to grow both academically and personally.

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