Big Data Analytics for Business courses

About Data Analytics For Economics & Finance Msc in University of Glasgow

This programme offers students a multi-disciplinary curriculum that will prepare them for work in all fields of data leading professions related to economics and finance. The key features of the programme include its combination of insights from economics and finance, statistics and computing science with a focus on creating a new generation of professionals who can use data-rigorous methods in order to inform complex decision making and will provide you with a set of skills that are future-proof and always in high demand. The programme is delivered collaboratively with the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Computing Science

• Join the prestigious Adam Smith business school at an exciting time as we embark on transforming the University of Glasgow into one of the leading institutions worldwide covering the field of Data Analytics.

• Choose from a series of high-quality courses delivered from Economics and Finance in the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Computing Science.

• You will complete advanced training in order to develop data analytic skills in preparation for successful careers in business or industry.
• The programme also provides a solid foundation for PhD study.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in summer project internships with some of our prestigious partners.
• You can gain recognition for extra-curricular activities by joining the Adam Smith Business School’s Graduate Award Scheme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Honours degree in Economics, Finance, Computing Science or another subject with a quantitative focus.

All courses in this degree require lots of programming and, while prior programming experience is not necessary, you will be expected to gain advanced programming skills in a short time frame.

Additional documents required when applying for this programme

In addition to the documents listed in 'how to apply', please supply a personal statement detailing:

• why you have applied for this programme
• the relevant experience you have to support your application
• how you think the programme will benefit you in the future

It is compulsory to submit this personal statement along with the rest of your application.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0. 
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

Common equivalent English language qualifications

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

PTE (Academic)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.

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