Advance your career with our new 100% online MSc Business Consulting and Analytics course

As an alumnus of the University of Nottingham, you already know the value of a Nottingham education. Now, Nottingham University Business School is offering a new way to build on the foundation of an undergraduate degree with its 100% online MSc Business Consulting and Analytics, which is designed specifically for busy professionals and forward-thinking organisations.

This flexible programme equips you with the consulting, data and digital transformation skills that are in high demand across every sector. You can study anytime, anywhere, at a pace that works around your career, with the option to begin with standalone modules and progress to the full Master’s when you’re ready. It’s particularly well suited to mid-career and experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and organisations looking to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

Studying online doesn’t mean compromising on quality. You’ll learn with a triple-accredited Business School, ranked in the world’s top 100 and top 20 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026).

What you'll study

The programme is built around two complementary strands - business analytics and business consulting - giving you both the technical and the interpersonal capabilities that modern organisations need.

On the analytics side, you'll develop practical skills in data handling, statistical modelling and machine learning - learning to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights using industry-standard software and AI-integrated dashboards. Crucially, you'll also build the ability to communicate those findings to non-specialist audiences, a skill that's increasingly valued at senior levels.

The consulting strand develops the leadership and relationship skills that allow you to make things actually happen. You'll explore business strategy, stakeholder engagement, proposal writing and negotiation - learning to identify what an organisation needs, structure credible solutions, and influence the decision-makers who matter. Ethics and the ability to operate with ambiguity are threaded throughout. Both strands culminate in capstone projects and an independent research project that brings the two disciplines together in a real-world context relevant to your career.

What's in it for you (and your organisation)?

You'll develop a stronger consulting toolkit, build confidence in analytics and AI-driven decision-making, and gain a future-ready skillset without stepping away from work — supporting your career progression and earning potential. For employers, the programme also supports leadership development and talent retention.

With demand for digital skills, analytics and AI literacy continuing to rise, organisations need professionals who can turn complex data into clear strategic insight. This MSc is designed to help you be one of them.

Further information

To find out more about this course and how to apply  please visit the MSc Business Consulting and Analytics course page.

For any queries about the course please contact the Course Director.