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Masters in Information Management and Digital Business

Masters in Digital Business and Data Analytics

At a glance

  • This programme equips you with hands-on, practical skills in data analytics, computing and business to enable you to transform data and ultimately improve business processes and decision making
  • Learn the skill set required to manage a business in today’s digital world
  • Discover how to analyse digital business problems and explore topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence and acquire hands-on data analytics skills
  • Produce usable business intelligence to create competitive advantage in organisations
  • Gain up-to-date knowledge on the latest data analytics tools
  • Benefit from networking with professional practitioners who teach on the programme
Locations
Henley Whiteknights
Subject area(s)
Digital Business
Start Date
September 2024
Duration
12 months full-time or up to 36 months part-time (maximum length)
Attendance
Full-time , Part-time
Programme Director
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Dr Yin Leng Tan

Overview

100% employed post graduation
Masters Careers Survey 2022
100% of students would recommend their programme
Masters Careers Survey 2022

This Masters degree equips you with the hands-on skills in data analytics, computing and business to transform data into increased value to customers and improve business processes.

It will enable your understanding of the role of data and analytics in decision making, organisation management and policy shaping. You’ll be well prepared for technologist and analyst roles.

The Henley pre-study course suite

Exclusively available to Henley Business School offer holders, the Pre-study course suite comprises of innovative short courses designed and developed by Henley faculty on the Futurelearn platform, one of the leading online learning platforms.

A course delivered online by Henley faculty and you will receive online support from one of our teaching staff members and be able to interact with other prospective students in your course.

This pre-study interactive course is designed by Henley Business School faculty to introduce you to the world of coding in Python. According to recent employer surveys, coding is a top 5 employability skill in the new world of work. The World Economic forum includes technology design and programming in the top 10 skills of 2025. Coding is an extremely powerful skill to have going forward in all areas of business and finance. Due to the importance of coding skills in your future, you will be using coding in some of your courses depending on your choice of programme at Henley Business School. So, this pre-study course can be seen as a stepping stone in your learning journey. Even if coding is not directly utilised as a part of your programme, completing this course, earning the certificate and complementing this with some further independent learning, could set you apart in an increasingly competitive job market. Python is the most utilised programming language in the world and so the purpose of this course is for you to learn the fundamentals of Python, and how to use it to solve practical problems in your area of interest.

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This course will provide building blocks of knowledge to help you prepare for your learning journey in the area of your choice as well as equip you with key employability and study skills for successfully navigating your studies and professional career.

This pre-study interactive course is designed by Henley Business School faculty, the University of Reading Study Advice Team and the International Study and Language Institute. The course aims to prepare you for your learning journey at Henley and focuses on helping you build important study skills to succeed in your Masters and beyond. Skills such as curiosity and independent thinking, effective communication and collaboration, digital capabilities, storytelling, empathy and professional integrity are not only important in your course itself but are also sought after by employers in all areas of business. Therefore, they are instrumental in succeeding in your professional career. The learning journey of our Masters programmes is designed in a way that allows you to build such skills and this course intends to demonstrate exactly how, and therefore help you to make the most of your Masters.

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Part one: Autumn term

Compulsory modules Credits

Aims:

This module introduces key concepts, techniques, and tools for business data analytics. Data analytics is a fundamental tool for any organisations to make strategic use of their data assets and enable data-driven decision making. The module will cover concepts in data management, basic statistics and analytics, as well as tools used in business data analytics.

Outline Content:

  • Data analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Descriptive analytics
  • Data visualisation principles
  • Tools for data visualisation
  • Predictive analytics
  • Advanced tools for data analytics
  • Principles of databases
  • Data management
  • Programming for data analytics
  • Data analytics solutions development
Academic authors
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Dr Markos Kyritsis
20 [10 ECTS credits]

Aims:
This module is concerned with using a holistic approach to investigate and improve business situations, with a view to developing feasible business solutions to the problem domain. It aims to provide students with the theory and practice of capturing and analysing business needs in relation to organisational contexts, business strategies, stakeholders, and business processes. Methods and techniques for articulation and evaluation of business needs will be introduced.

Outline content:

  • Rationale for business analysis and requirements
  • Organisational, social and cultural impacts on business domain analysis
  • Strategy and stakeholder analysis
  • Business systems analysis/modelling
  • Business process analysis/modelling
  • Managing change
  • Making a business case

20 [10 ECTS credits]
Aims:
This module aims to enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, structure and function of information in the business domain. Students will gain knowledge of information requirements and presentation, working alongside users and subject specialists, to support their business functions. Through the course students will acquire the ability to plan, implement and evaluate IT-based solutions.

Outline content:

    • Understand the signs and types of signs (indices, icons and symbols) used in human communication and computer information systems, from semiotic and other relevant perspectives
    • Investigate the characteristics of organisational needs in the era of e-enterprise and the potential IT capabilities required to support business objectives and functions
    • Study the methods and techniques for aligning business and IT strategies, business and IT planning, requirements analysis and determination
    • Select appropriate theories, methods and techniques for application in the design and development of IT solutions

20 [10 ECTS credits]

What am I going to do when my course ends, and how am I going to achieve it? This module has been designed to help Accounting, Informatics and Business Management students answer those two questions, and empower them to take the actions required. It’s a suite of sessions that pays close attention to the general pathways Business Management, Accounting and Informatics students tend to take, and their aspirations as expressed during pre-sessional career activities & induction surveys. Students will choose this the mix of custom-made sessions that best suit their stage in life and supplement them with the open careers programmes offered at the University, the online content on the Henley Careers Blackboard site and 1-2-1 careers consultations.

0 [0 ECTS credits]

Students must choose optional modules up to the value of 40 credits across all terms.

Optional modules Credits

This module develops critical digital knowledge and skills in digital concepts, leadership, teambuilding, capability and change planning and control to support the development of a digital technology solutions in businesses. It integrates leadership and e-leadership principles with a knowledge of digital technology and the practice of leading digital solution approaches and teams in a variety of leadership types at strategic level required by a business or consulting client. It provides appropriate capability and analysis tools and techniques to enable students to identify, manage and resolve digital leadership and supporting digital technology issues and enables the development of appropriate digital leadership approaches necessary to support digital business technology and related consulting situations.

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Part two: Spring term

Compulsory modules Credits

Aims:

Given the availability of large amount of both structured and unstructured data in business, there is a need for organisations to assess how effectively Big Data can be utilised for business. The aim of this module is to evaluate the business value in utilising Big Data and develop information management solutions with an appreciation of business analytics methods and technologies.

Outline content:

  • Business opportunity in the era of Big Data – case studies
  • Business analysis for big data and business intelligence
  • Methods, techniques and tools for Big Data
  • Data and information management for Big Data
  • Big Data visualisation
  • Developing a Big Data strategy
  • Professional, leadership and ethical issues in Big Data solutions
20 [10 ECTS credits]

Students are to choose one of the below as an additional compulsory module (minimum 20 credits, maximum 40 credits)

Compulsory modules Credits

Aims:
This module is concerned with how business intelligence and data mining techniques can be used for managerial decision-making. It aims to provide students with the essential data mining and knowledge representation techniques used to transform data into business intelligence. Application areas covered in this module include marketing, customer relationship management, risk management, personalisation, etc.

Outline content:

  • Concepts of business intelligence and data mining
  • Overview of various data mining techniques
  • Types of data, data cleaning, data integration and transformation, data reduction
  • Classification and predictive modelling
  • Cluster analysis for generating patterns of data and structuring business intelligence
  • Association rule mining and market-basket analysis
  • Business intelligence implementation, integration and emerging trends
20 [10 ECTS credits]

This module focuses on knowledge and hands on skills to leverage information technology, data analytics and machine learning skills in healthcare service delivery, clinical research, hospital operational management and public health. The students will have blended learning experience including in-class lectures, machine learning and data analytics exercise as well as case studies from NHS hospitals, community and social care organisations, local authority and companies who provide digital health and data analytics solutions, in UK and internationally.

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Students must choose optional modules up to the value of 40 credits across all terms.

Optional modules Credits

This module is concerned with the use of existing and cutting-edge technologies and innovations to provide digital business solutions for businesses. It focuses on values-based innovation, digital business ecosystems and platform ecosystems, and employs the emerging service science and service logic/thinking approaches to the development of the digital business solutions. It covers innovations in processes, products, technology, services, and business models, as well as methods and models to create new business value in highly competitive and technology-rich environments.

20 [10 ECTS credits]

This module develops critical digital knowledge and skills in digital concepts, leadership, teambuilding, capability and change planning and control to support the development of a digital technology solutions in businesses. It integrates leadership and e-leadership principles with a knowledge of digital technology and the practice of leading digital solution approaches and teams in a variety of leadership types at strategic level required by a business or consulting client. It provides appropriate capability and analysis tools and techniques to enable students to identify, manage and resolve digital leadership and supporting digital technology issues and enables the development of appropriate digital leadership approaches necessary to support digital business technology and related consulting situations.

20 [10 ECTS credits]

This module aims to introduce students to digital marketing and the increasingly important role of technology in both marketing practice and society. By the end of the module students should be able to apply a range of skills to implement digital marketing approaches and understand the key strategic drivers behind the growth of the digital economy.

Academic authors
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Dr Rodrigo Perez-Vega
20 [10 ECTS credits]

Aims:
This module aims to enable students to understand management theories and project management practices such as Agile and PRINCE2. Students will be able to carry out project planning with different methods, and incorporate risk management and quality control techniques. Students will also be able to understand the characteristics of IT projects and improve the success rate of project management.

Outline content:

    • Theories and principles of project management
    • Project management in organisations
    • Methodologies (e.g. Agile and PRINCE2) for project management
    • Project planning and delivery (e.g., estimating, scheduling, resourcing, and monitoring)
    • Risk management
    • Quality control mechanisms

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Information is everywhere – but how should we use it? This module is about using information to make decisions which steer an organisation effectively.

Digitalisation and globalisation have created tidal waves of data and globe-spanning organisations. The result is that it is hard to know what information to use to make decisions and hard to know what the consequences of our decisions are. Organisational dynamics – what could happen as time rolls forward - are hard to understand, hard to anticipate. Whilst all managers know that their organisations are complex, inter-connected things, they lack the cognitive ability to activate this knowledge when making hard choices.

This module provides a set of systems tools for individuals and management teams to use which help improve thinking about organisational change and policy interventions, and so create and steer organisations of all types.

The examples studied range across countries and sectors and the module draws significantly on the research and practical experience of the Convenor.

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Part three: Summer term

Compulsory modules Credits

This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project, drawing on the knowledge and skills acquired from past experience and from the taught part of the MSc programme. It enables students to learn how to conduct a research project, develop problem-solving and critical-analytical skills, and manage research activities.

40 [20 ECTS credits]

*The module or course content descriptions set out on this page are correct for those being taught in the current academic year. Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change. Please note, constraints in timetable scheduling may mean you are unable to take some optional modules at the same time as others.

A holistic approach

Effective leadership requires more than first-class business acumen, it requires a degree of self-awareness and sensitivity. Our Masters programmes offer you a unique practice-centred approach to teaching equipping you with the tools to become a compelling leader. This approach creates emotionally intelligent graduates who can be fully effective in their chosen careers.

How you will learn

Henley has a strong reputation for the practical application of business ideas and concepts. We are underpinned by academic excellence and the strength of our research. We offer high-quality technical skills training as well as a deep understanding of the importance of personal development for leaders. This is a thread that is woven through all of our Masters programmes.

Our Masters programmes feature a mix of core and optional modules, tailoring your degree towards your needs and career ambitions. You will complete up to 10 taught modules during your programme, totalling 180 credits. One module usually equates to 20 credits or 10 hours of work per week. Your week will include lectures, tutorials, workshops and personal study, with each accounting for 25% of your time on average. This provides you with the opportunity to discuss and explore the material in depth with your lecturers and fellow students.

You will be introduced to the latest thinking and research findings then have the opportunity to challenge those that have created it. You will also explore real-world issues, tackle current business challenges, and interact with guest lectures and speakers from industry. This gives you the opportunity to test, extend and refine your knowledge and skills with confidence.

How we assess you

You will learn and be assessed through a wide variety of teaching methods which vary depending on your chosen Masters programme. These include online materials and multimedia content, guest lectures, individual and group assignments, case studies, field visits, dealing room simulations, presentations, applied projects, consultancy work and examinations.

On average in class tests form between 15 - 25% of the assessed work. The remaining comes from coursework, including a written dissertation or project depending on your chosen programme

Ongoing support

While Masters students are self-motivated and determined individuals, study at this level can present additional pressures which we take seriously. Lecturers are available to discuss the content of each module and your academic tutor can meet with you regularly. Support staff are here to help with anything that may arise during your time at Henley.

To enable our students to tailor their learning to their interests and career ambitions, we design assessments that reward originality and new perspectives.

“The assignments allowed total creative freedom, which helped me develop confidence in my ability to carry on original projects.”
Information Management and Digital Business (Health) graduate

Where are our 2021 graduates now?

100% employed post graduation
Masters Careers Survey 2022
100% of students would recommend their programme
Masters Careers Survey 2022
£41,103 average salary one year post-graduation
Masters Careers Survey 2022
100% said the careers team had a positive impact on their career
Masters Careers Survey 2022

2021 graduates in this area are working at the following organisations:

KPMG
Barclays Bank
Accenture
Salesforce
Telefonica
AstraZeneca
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Please note the above statistics are based on respondents to our Masters Outcomes Survey in 2022, which was completed by our 2021 graduates, 12 months after graduation.

Respondents are from the following programmes: MSc Business Technology Consulting, MSc Information Management & Digital Business – Big Data in Business, MSc Information Management & Digital Business – Digital Health and Data Analytics and MSc Information Management & Digital Business – Digital Innovation.

How can Henley Careers work with you?

We have an award-winning careers team that will support you through your postgraduate studies and four years after graduation.

Here is how Henley Careers can help you:

  • Careers Consultant appointments: Our Careers Consultant are here to help and support you with any careers related concern that you might have. Whether it’s CV advice, practicing for an interview, providing feedback if applications aren't successful or support planning your career goals. We are here to help empower you to progress in your career.
  • Events: Henley Careers organise numerous events aimed to help you build your confidence, develop the skills employers are looking for. Additionally, network with employers and expand your industry knowledge.
  • Alumni support: You can continue to book one-to-one appointments with your Careers Consultant and use our online resources. For up to four years after graduating we’re here to help and support in your career.
  • Career Smart: Get a head start in securing a graduate job by taking part in our online course, Career Smart. You can expect to learn about the graduate recruitment cycle in the UK. As well as where to look and how to start applying to jobs, and the different roles available to you.

For more information  please see our Careers page.

Continuing your career

The MSc programme will give you a rigorous academic understanding of real-life and contemporary business issues. You will be equipped with current knowledge on digital business and data analytics and confident to work in a variety of roles dealing with data, from business analysts to data analysts.

A number of our students join our PhD programmes each year.

Our students and alumni are always keen to share their Henley experience. Whether you are a prospective applicant or already applied to a Masters programme at Henley Business School. You can ask questions to a current student by clicking the “Chat to our students” button below.

When contacting one of our students, please introduce yourself and the Masters programme you have applied for.

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Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at postgraduate@henley.ac.uk or by phone on +44 (0)118 378 7593.

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“I found Digital Innovation and Digital Leadership very insightful and timely. The format was great and the lectures were very interactive. It was a great experience and I learned more than I anticipated.”
Makafui Agbotta Assistant Vice President at Barclays Bank Masters in Digital Innovation
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“I especially enjoyed the lectures with interesting insights of our professors and people in industry. Those provided a specific point of view, supported theories we learned in class and were useful in searching for a job in the industry. ”
Amelie-Jean Schimdt IT Inhouse Consultant at dmTech GmbH, Germany Masters in Digital Innovation
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“I very much enjoyed that we were exposed to so many areas of data analysis practices. It has helped me realise what aspects I enjoy and what to focus on in my career.”
Gustav Moberg Business Intelligence Analyst at Spire Healthcare Group Ltd Masters in Digital Innovation
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