Why choose the Graduate School of Business
In the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025, our business and management courses rank in the top 10 in their subject field for teaching; skills development; organisation and feedback; sense of community; and dissertation experience.
Flexible courses designed to accommodate your work and life commitments with block delivery and different entry points through the year
Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)
About the course
This APM-accredited, 22-month course provides you with the knowledge and skills to perform successfully at a senior management level. You study the management of challenging projects – including projects for global companies over international boundaries – on a course developed with professional bodies and leading specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice. The data analytics units prepare you to synthesise complex information to produce meaningful solutions, covering areas such as data utilisation, programming and the importance of analytics in decision making.
For further course information, contact Vahideh Bamshad at vahideh.bamshad@beds.ac.uk
Course accreditation
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Cutting-edge business analytics suite tailored to essential management and data practices
- High-spec IT suites equipped with industry-standard hardware and software
- Business pods and boardroom areas designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ under the guidance of our industry-experienced academic team, actively involved in consultancy, research and engagement.
Tackle genuine business problems while building employment-focused skills through practice-led teaching, live assessments, case studies and industry collaboration.
Explore IT-based tools and techniques through integrated data analytics units then apply your theoretical knowledge to hands-on practical exercises.
Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, research analysis, leadership and self-management alongside specific subject expertise.
Apply your knowledge in an area of interest with your choice of Master’s business project.
Gain industry insights from high-profile academics and business leaders in our Global Guest Speaker series, which includes talks from TUI, Luton Borough Council and the Association of Project Management.
Extend your understanding of the workplace environment with regular field trips to prominent companies and national exhibitions.
Solve real-life problems working with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Research and Innovation Service (RIS) where you can assist local businesses and SMEs to up-skill and innovate.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Course Leader - Vahideh Bamshad
I am a lecturer in Project Management and joined the Graduate School of Business in June 2023. Currently, I serve as the course coordinator for the MSc in Project Management, Project Management with Data Analytics, and Project Management with Placement. Additionally, I hold the position of unit leader at the postgraduate level.
Our MSc in Project Management with Data Analytics equips you with a powerful combination of skills in project management, data analytics, and network systems. Through a blend of case studies and real-world project experiences, our Project Management Theory and Practice unit enables you to evaluate, adapt, and apply project management principles to overcome complex challenges and optimise outcomes. You will develop critical skills in planning, communication, motivation, and initiative to excel in diverse business environments. In today’s digital landscape, managing risks effectively is essential. Our Digital Projects and Risk Management unit teaches you to apply risk management principles using industry-standard software, addressing a range of risks, including environmental, social and governance (ESG), financial and security risks in digital projects.
Our Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics Management unit offers you a deep understanding of modern supply chains, enabling you to design, control and manage them effectively. In the data analytics portion of the course, the Applied Data Analytics unit introduces you to data mining principles within a business context. You will explore text mining, data mining and analytics methods, applying them to real-world datasets to solve business challenges. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience with SAS Viya, a cloud-enabled analytics engine that supports advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI.
You will also study Knowledge and Information Management, focusing on the strategic role of data, knowledge, and information in business decision-making. You will explore tools and techniques in Business Intelligence and Data Utilisation to enhance strategic decision-making and maximise company success. This course also includes a Strategy unit, where you will gain a deep understanding of business environments and strategic opportunities. You will learn to assess strategic positions, formulate strategies and implement decisions effectively. Finally, the Capstone unit allows you to synthesise theory and practice by researching a topic relevant to your field of study. You will receive guidance on research methods and work closely with a research supervisor to develop and refine your ideas.
The Course's Assessment Strategy includes:
Individual Written Report or Essays: The ability to perform literature informed research to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyze and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed. At the same time student academic integrity is developed.
Case ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Examination: Students will apply their knowledge in the context of specific cases.
Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed
Reflective Report: Own work and that of peers will be evaluated
Artifacts : for applied computing and information technology
Dissertation / Professional Practice / Business Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for you will have to produce an individual independent piece of work. The three options are equivalent in weighting however offer three distinct approaches to explore a research problem. The distinction between the three approaches is underpinned by the design of research methodology. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation review the relevant literature and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter ever! Please refer to the unit information form (UIF) of each of the three options for details. You are expected to make use of the journals professional bodies and the media in order to keep up-to-date with information examples debates discussions and events in project management. Your enquiry skills will be developed through lectures and workshops. You will be introduced to various research methods such as survey interview focus group action research and various quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Through the final capstone unit in project management you will be able to apply some of these methods and techniques to carry out independent research.
The notions of accountability and academic integrity will be an integral part of your course. You will be informed about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it during the delivery of each Unit. Where an individual project is required you will be asked to show the different stages of your work or to present it in its entity upon completion. Where collaborative tasks are assigned an individual reflective report or individual viva may be required to indicate your contribution to the team. All coursework assignments will require a thorough evaluation of the sources used and referencing will be done according to the Harvard Referencing System
As mentioned in an earlier section a range of assessment methods will be used throughout the course and students will be required to undertake a variety of assessments including individual reports essays case studies oral presentations reflective report and a final course project - Business Dissertation Professional Practice or Business Live Project. The assessments are designed to test students knowledge and understanding of the subject matter but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in the section above. Students will also experience some formative assessment activities designed to support the development of their knowledge and skills. The purpose of such assessment is to enable them to monitor and improve their performance. For example they will have the opportunity to discuss a report structure before completing the report to present concepts/findings through presentations and receive feedback before producing a final report or presentation. In preparation for exams they will have opportunity to attempt revision questions with guidance on how to address these with appropriate solutions.
Careers
The successful completion of your MSc provides a strong foundation for your professional prospects. You will be equipped to join an employer in a variety of positions and there is the potential for fast-track career progression.
This MSc opens up opportunities across a wide range of sectors including media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; hospitality; IT; telecoms; and the health services. Your entrepreneurial project management skills will also be useful if you would like to start your own business or lead enterprising activities in existing companies or organisations.
Successful completion also provides the foundation for progression to further study and research and many graduates continue to work towards MPhil or PhD.
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Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
