MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
University of Manchester · Official degree directory ↗ · September 2027 · 1 year
Is this the right route?
Manchester's Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence MSc applies quantitative methods to organisational decisions. Its entry criteria expect a quantitative degree with quantitative modules throughout; programming is desirable. The 2026 relaunch added AI for Business emphasis, so an applicant should compare its decision and management context with technical computer-science AI programmes.
What to verify before applying
The £35,700 overseas fee is a 2026/27 previous-year reference; Manchester says 2027 fees have not been set on the indexed course page. Obtain the final fee before comparing 2027 offers. Admissions operate in stages, so verify the current round and supporting documents on the official page rather than treating an old round as a final deadline.
Curriculum structure and applicant preparation
Delivered by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester, the MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (relaunched with expanded AI for Business modules) trains students to apply optimization, predictive modelling, machine learning, simulation, and decision analysis to corporate, supply-chain, and financial operations. Admission requires a first-class or strong upper second-class (2:1, 60% average) UK honours equivalent in a quantitative discipline—such as business analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, or physics—with documented quantitative modules across every year of undergraduate study; prior programming experience is also strongly desirable.
Tuition scope, deposit rules and total budget analysis
On the indexed course page, the published £35,700 international full-time annual fee is a 2026/27 previous-year reference, as the University of Manchester states that 2027/28 fees had not yet been finalized at the time of source verification. Applicants planning for September 2027 entry must therefore check the live Manchester course page for the confirmed 2027/28 tuition rate and factor in Alliance Manchester Business School's staged admissions rounds (where each round has its own application and tuition-deposit deadline). South Asian applicants domiciled in Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka should also check whether this programme qualifies for Manchester's Global Futures Scholarship (£12,000 master's tuition discount) and its 25 April 2027 offer-holder deadline.
Pre-application verification steps for MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Treat £35,700 as a 2026/27 previous-year benchmark and check the live Manchester course page for the finalized 2027/28 international tuition fee.
- Ensure your undergraduate transcript shows strong quantitative modules throughout all years of study (60%+ / 2:1 equivalent).
- Apply in an early Alliance Manchester Business School staged admissions round, as popular AMBS master's courses can close to international applicants before later rounds.
- If domiciled in Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka, verify eligibility and the 25 April 2027 offer deadline for the £12,000 Global Futures Master's Scholarship.
Editorial source review: 2026-10-12.
Programme focus, core modules & career direction
Combine business analytics and AI methods for evidence-based organisational decisions.
Trains quantitative graduates at Alliance Manchester Business School in predictive analytics, mathematical optimization, simulation, and applied AI for enterprise decision-making.
Format: Full-time, on campus · Instruction language: English · Target intake: September 2027
Admission & English requirements
Academic entry: First or upper second-class (2:1, 60% average) equivalent in a quantitative field, with quantitative modules throughout the degree; programming is desirable.
English language
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Cost & application timing
International tuition: £35,700 international full-time per year for 2026/27; Previous-year reference. The official page says 2027 fees are not yet set.
Fee basis: International full-time per year
Published fee year: 2026/27 · Previous-year reference
Application timing: Staged admissions; see the official linked deadlines for the selected round
Frequently asked questions: MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (University of Manchester)
Why is the £35,700 tuition fee for Manchester’s MSc Business Analytics and AI marked as a previous-year reference?
The £35,700 figure on the source page is the 2026/27 international fee; because 2027/28 fees were not yet finalized at review, applicants must check the live AMBS page for the updated 2027/28 rate.
What quantitative background is required by Alliance Manchester Business School?
Applicants need a 2:1 (60%+) honours equivalent in a quantitative subject (mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, CS, or business analytics) with quantitative modules in every year.
Does this course qualify for Manchester’s £12,000 Global Futures Scholarship for South Asia?
Eligible self-funded applicants domiciled in Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka who hold an on-campus master’s offer by 25 April 2027 can apply for the £12,000 Global Futures tuition discount.
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Source record reviewed 2026-10-12.