A unique qualification Gain a unique, sought-after qualification, the first one in New Zealand recognised by world-leading business analytics software provider SAS. What is it Like? The Master of Analytics with a major in business equips you with both the technical ability and the competence in critical thinking needed to transform massive amounts of data into information that is useful for crucial business decisions. Gain globally-recognised certification The Master of Analytics is sponsored by the world’s leading business analytics software provider - SAS. That means that upon completion of this degree you will receive the globally-recognised SAS certification. SAS business insights also ensure your lecturers are up-to-date with developments in the industry and you will gain access to SAS’ global network of clients. This agreement is the first of its kind with a New Zealand university. Latest theory and relevant, practical learning Your course of study in the Master of Analytics will cover fundamental data analysis tools, including data mining, statistics, and econometrics. You will then learn how these tools are applied in a business specialisation of your choosing: marketing, finance, or supply chain management. In the last phase of study you will complete an applied analytics project, where the knowledge and skills you have learnt will be utilised to address a real-world problem in collaboration with an organisation. Why postgraduate study? Postgraduate study is hard work but hugely rewarding and empowering. The Master of Analytics will push you to produce your best creative, strategic and theoretical ideas. The workload replicates the high-pressure environment of senior workplace roles. Our experts are there to guide but if you have come from undergraduate study, you will find that postgraduate study demands more in-depth and independent study Careers Graduates with business analytical skills, and the ability to apply those skills to real-life situations, are in very high demand across all industry sectors. Professional services firms and government agencies also seek specialists in this field. After completing this qualification, potential roles include consultant business analyst investment specialist customer insights officer database analyst business insight executive supply management specialist. If you are currently working in marketing, finance, or supply chain management, this qualification will broaden your skill set and allow you to further your career. Courses Part One Compulsory Courses: 158.739 Introduction to Analytics 161.762 Multivariate Analysis for Big Data 161.777 Practical Data Mining 178.724 Applied Econometric Methods Business Specialisation Subject Courses: Students must take 60 credits from one Option below: Option One: Marketing 156.761 Customer Insights 156.762 Return on Marketing Investments Option Two: Finance Compulsory: 125.788 Big Data in Finance and Banking And 30 credits from: 125.700 Managerial Finance 125.740 Advanced Investment Analysis 125.781 Advanced Financial Risk Management Part Two 115.801 Applied Analytics Project Or 115.802 Applied Analytics Project Part 1 And 115.803 Applied Analytics Project Part 2.