入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： Applicants should normally expect to have at least a second class honours degree. Students from a wide variety of first degrees are accepted onto the course. Many students have first degrees in business, economics, engineering and the social sciences. However we also encourage applications from other degrees.
英语要求：The University normally requires a minimum TOEFL score of 600, 6.5 in IELTS with no individual component below 6.0, or 250 in a computer based TOEFL test. Pre-sessional courses in English are available.
学费 Tuition Fee：£13000 （2012/2013）
课程特征 Course Features：
MSc in Business Analysis & Consulting aims to realise the potential of graduates, so that they immediately play an effective role in providing model-based support to managers to help them make better decisions at a strategic level.
Students will develop a rigorous academic understanding of key quantitative business analysis methods in addition to being introduced to models used to support the development of strategy for organisations and enable the monitoring and measurement of strategic processes. Key consulting skills will also be developed in order to effectively support management at a strategic level.
课程内容 Course Content ：
The taught part of the course consists of:
Five core classes:
1.Foundations of Operational Research and Business Analysis
2.Quantitative Business Analysis
3.Managing Business Operations
4.Spreadsheet Modelling & Demand Forecasting
5.Strategy Modelling & Management
A choice of 3 classes from the following:
1.Business Simulation Methods
2.Business Information Systems
3.Risk Analysis and Management
4.Performance Measurement and Management
Plus one further core class:
1.Becoming an effective Business Analyst
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The programme consists of a mixture of core and optional lecture courses, interspersed with practical exercises and work experience. For MSc candidates, this is followed by an extended external project. Additionally, students working on the full time course will get an opportunity to take part in the apprenticeship scheme.