The MSc in Business Information and Analytics Systems (BIAS) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students take taught modules and a group project (IS6611) to the value of 90 credits as follows:

Part I (60 credits)
IS6017 Enterprise Business Processes and Applications (5 credits)
IS6025 Design Thinking for Business Analysis (5 credits)
IS6026 Business Analyst Skills (5 credits)
IS6027 Information Systems Project Planning (5 credits)
IS6028 Information Systems Project Tracking and Oversight (5 credits)
IS6050 Business Data Strategy and Management (5 credits)
IS6051 Business Data Visualisation (5 credits)
IS6052 Descriptive and Predictive Analytics (5 credits)
IS6053 Decision Making and Decision Support Systems (5 credits)
IS6055 Prescriptive Analytics (5 credits)
IS6060 Cloud Technologies (5 credits)
IS6061 Programming for Data and Business Analytics (5 credits)

Part II (30 credits)
IS6611 Applied Research in Business Analytics(30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Exit Awards
In the event of a candidate failing to pass Part II, and failing to achieve a pass standard following permitted minor corrections as outlined in "Pass Standard" above, the candidate will be offered an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems, worth a total of 60 credits.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Business Information and Analytics Systems) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Conduct research for business/policy sponsors and academic audiences;
• Self-direct career development;
• Understand the organisational context of data and information for business analytics.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information and Analytics Systems (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
• Engage in application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
• Self-direct career development;
• Understand the organisational context of data and information for business analytics.