MSc in Business Analytics & AI for Management

Programme Overview 

Unlock the power of data and AI to drive intelligent and adaptive leadership with our MSc Business Analytics and AI for Management. Our programme offers a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and advanced problem-solving methods. This practical, semi-technical programme equips you with the advanced analytical skills needed in a data-driven world, teaching you to process and analyse vast datasets to inform strategic management decisions. You will gain fluency in essential programming languages including R, SQL, and Python, along with cutting-edge methods such as Machine Learning and RAG, preparing you to lead in a future powered by data.

Programme at a Glance 

• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Rankings: 1st in Ireland, 14th in Europe and 34th in the World (QS Master's In Business Analytics Ranking 2026) 
• Fees (2026/27 academic year): EU €17,340 | Non-EU €23,950

The programme consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation or research project. Students are assessed through a combination of written examinations and continuous coursework. For more information, please see our Timetables and Modules page. 

Student Profile

The MSc Business Analytics and AI for Management programme is designed for ambitious individuals with strong quantitative and analytical skills who are eager to solve real-world business and management problems using data and Artificial Intelligence. Students typically have a strong academic background in quantitative subjects such as Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business, or have significant professional experience in similar fields. They are detail-oriented, motivated to use data to uncover insights, and keen to understand how AI models can address complex business and strategic challenges. Applicants are not required to have prior coding or programming experience. 

Career Prospects

As businesses become increasingly digital and focused on enhancing efficiency, our graduates are highly sought after across a range of industries such as tech, consulting, energy, healthcare and financial services.

The programme equips students with critical and in-demand skills at the intersection of data science, business strategy, and AI, leading to roles such as AI & Data Analyst, Audit, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Quantitative Analyst and Consultants. Graduates of the programme have gone on to work with leading employers including AIB, Accenture, Amazon, Bank of Ireland, Deloitte, EY, Forvis Mazars, Grant Thornton, Mastercard, Musgrave, Qualtrics, Salesforce, Stripe and TikTok. 

The programme’s focus on applied learning, combined with strong industry links, helps students transition smoothly into the workforce. Graduates are well positioned to contribute to data-driven decision making in a rapidly evolving business landscape. 

Visit our Careers section to find out more about our dedicated postgraduate careers team.