Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics, focusing on Operational Research and Risk Analysis. This is a 12-month degree program that falls under the Business & Management Studies category. For international students, the tuition fees at the University of Manchester are £34,000. To be eligible for admission to this degree program, students must meet the English language requirements, which include taking the IELTS or PTE tests. Additionally, applicants should have a graduation score of at least 60%.

The program is designed to provide students with a strong quantitative base and practical problem-solving skills.

Students can choose to focus on various areas such as consulting skills, big data and web analytics, information systems concepts and tools, decision behavior and the psychology of decision-making, and financial modeling.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

You need a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with a 60% average) from a UK university or an equivalent degree from another country. This degree should be in a quantitative subject like mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computing, management science, or economics. The overall requirement usually ranges from 60% to 80%, depending on the university you studied at and their grading system.

IELTS

Marks: 7.0

For IELTS, you need a score of 7 out of 9, with no individual score below 6.5.

PTE

Marks: 76.0

For PTE, you need a score of 76 out of 90, with a minimum of 70 in each part.

Application Process for University of Manchester

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Your statement of purpose should include:

• Why you are interested in the course you are applying for.
• How this course will help you in the future.
• What makes you a strong candidate for this course.

Your SOP should be no longer than one page. This helps us see how well you can express your goals, motivations, and values, as well as your writing skills.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

A letter of recommendation is optional.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If you have more than two years of work experience after your postgraduate studies, you need to submit your CV.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Make sure you have all necessary documents ready to support your application. This may include:

• Transcripts from previous studies
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Any other documents requested by the university

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the following link to begin your online application: University of Manchester Application

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee for this course is £60 (approximately INR 6,340).

Payment can be made using a credit card.

Step 5: Application Deadlines

Make sure to submit your application by the following deadlines:

• Fall (September): December 7th
• Fall (September): March 2nd
• Fall (September): May 4th
• Fall (September): July 1st

*These dates are tentative based on previous years. For exact deadlines, contact our expert counselors for assistance.