Harness the power of data to drive business strategy and leadership success.

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Learning at Roehampton

Maximise your learning experience with an online programme built to fit your goals and lifestyle.

Earn a stand-out credential

Specialise your focus and gain a globally recognised qualification, designed by industry experts and valued by employers worldwide.

Boost your professional skills from anywhere

At home or on the go, our programmes deliver an outstanding level of quality education no matter where life takes you.

Personalised learning experiences

Achieve your career goals with tailored support and personalised feedback throughout your studies from our dedicated academic and career teams.

Modules

Support

We want you to feel supported during your studies and beyond. As an online student of the University of Roehampton, you’ll benefit from our:

Advanced virtual campus

Get access to our cutting-edge virtual learning platform, Canvas, where you can find additional online resources and materials at your disposal.

Personalised career services

Just as you would on-campus, online graduate students are supported by our dedicated Careers Support Team, offering hands-on guidance and expert assistance from day one.

Global networking opportunities

Connect with a diverse community of professionals and peers from around the world, expanding your network and gaining valuable insights into global business practices.

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About the programme

In today’s data-driven world, effective leadership requires the ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights and visually compelling narratives. This programme equips you with advanced capabilities in data analysis and visualisation while strengthening your core business acumen. You’ll master the entire data lifecycle, from data wrangling and statistical analysis to deploying interactive visualisations and making data-driven decisions.

Gain practical experience through strategic, managerial, and analytical modules – studying entirely at your own pace and immediately applying your skills for real-time impact. Through case-based learning and practical applications, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, preparing you to lead in data-driven industries.

What skills will you gain?

Career

With a strong foundation in data analysis and business strategy, you’ll be prepared to make data-driven decisions and transform businesses in data-centric, such:

• Data Analytics Manager
• Business Intelligence Manager
• Data-Driven Strategy Consultant
• Data Analytics Manager
• Marketing Lead
• Business Development Manager
• Financial Performance Analysts
• Operations Manager
• Change Management Consultant

With Roehampton Online, learning is possible anywhere, anytime, and in any way. In this programme, you’ll work through each forward-looking, research-driven module at your own pace, allowing you to balance your studies and personal commitments with ease.

You’ll engage in a blend of hands-on learning and innovative assessments, applied projects, and a practical dissertation to challenge your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare you for the real world.

• Strategy in Practice
• Problem Solving and Research Methods for Managers
• Consultancy Practice
• Strategic Marketing and Communication
• Strategic Leadership and Change
• Financial Management and Decision-Making
• Data Analytics
• Data Visualisation
• Applied Research or Consultancy Project (Dissertation)

Applying

Higher education requirements

This programme prepares you for graduate roles focused on applying data-driven strategies to optimise processes and implement best practices within business settings. To be eligible, you should hold a second-class honours degree, equivalent to a 2:2 UK degree in a STEM-based subject. However, the University of Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply.

English language requirements

This programme is taught in English. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate an English-language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, or TOEFL 600. If your IELTS score is 6.0, you may be eligible to take Roehampton’s online pre-sessional English course to help prepare for your studies.

Master the art of strategic leadership

Develop leadership skills to navigate change, foster collaboration, and drive growth, while applying ethical and professional values in decision-making.

Solve complex business challenges with data insights

Use advanced problem-solving and research methods to address real-world business challenges, creating impactful, data-backed solutions.

Drive performance through data and financial strategy

Leverage financial and analytical tools to optimise business performance, ensuring profitability and long-term success in dynamic markets.

Unlock the power of data for strategic decision-making

Transform data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decisions that drive organisational success and align with strategic goals.

Lead with a data-driven, strategic mindset

Combine business acumen with data analysis to lead your organisation toward innovative, sustainable solutions and measurable growth.

Visualise data to guide business decisions

Turn complex datasets into clear, compelling visual narratives that support decision-making and inspire action at all organisational levels.