[budhabob]

Originally Posted by DirkVoodoo

I'm going to apply for this anyway, it does sound like it would be a good match for me. Maths and programming, what's not to like?

The application form takes time to fill in (and waiting for referees also) so get stuck in. Waiting to hear back myself now.

[ucdperson]

The HEA have confirmed that this programme and the UCD Masters in iBusiness - Innovation Through ICT are in the Advanced Skills Programme for 2012-2013 and the fee will be €2750 (as last year).

[ucdperson]

Taste Lecture - MSc Business Analytics
Date: Thursday 5 April 2012
Time: 1-2pm Lunch & Refreshments Provided
Venue: Room 204, Engineering Building
Location: UCD, Belfield Campus

If you'd like to come please register
http://www.smurfitschool.ie/tastelectureba/

[Paddy Orwell]

Any Bus. Analytics grads/students out there who can give me an opinion on the best worst modules in the course. I would be particularly interested on your views on the Analytical Business Modelling module.
many thanks

[vbold]

Any grads of this course out there who could give some info? I am considering doing the course myself and would like to get some more background information

Is the course appreciated by employers? How relevant the course is to the actual workplace - would you be up and running in a role quickly, e.g. are the applications used in the course used in the day to day roles or did you require a substantial amount of further training?

To get a feel for what you would be doing afterwards, what insights you could give on the types of roles offered afterwards, responsibilities, day to day work etc. did the roles match your expectations, were they challenging and interesting..?

[danthefan]

Originally Posted by vbold

Any grads of this course out there who could give some info? I am considering doing the course myself and would like to get some more background information

Is the course appreciated by employers? How relevant the course is to the actual workplace - would you be up and running in a role quickly, e.g. are the applications used in the course used in the day to day roles or did you require a substantial amount of further training?

To get a feel for what you would be doing afterwards, what insights you could give on the types of roles offered afterwards, responsibilities, day to day work etc. did the roles match your expectations, were they challenging and interesting..?

Was just wondering the exact same thing. Have a degree in Mechanical Engineering but not really happy with the way my career is going so looking to go back and get myself some more education, do graduates from this course tend to find jobs?

[ucdperson]

Graduates of this MSc have no problem whatsoever finding jobs.
The demand far exceeds the supply.

as a strategy for seeing what sort of jobs have a look on Linkedin
bung "UCD MSc in Business Analytics" site:linkedin.com into Google.

As to the relevance to the workplace, it is an academic programme from a triple accredited business school. It is not a training course in using packages. It aims to expand your thinking and give you something of value in 10 years not just in the first month of your job. That said you do learn things like Java and using SAS software, but these are means to an end, not the end itself. Sometimes HR departments have a rather restrictive filter for jobs, requiring this that and the other, but that suggests an employer with limited ambition.

[danthefan]

Originally Posted by ucdperson

Graduates of this MSc have no problem whatsoever finding jobs.
The demand far exceeds the supply.

as a strategy for seeing what sort of jobs have a look on Linkedin
bung "UCD MSc in Business Analytics" site:linkedin.com into Google.

As to the relevance to the workplace, it is an academic programme from a triple accredited business school. It is not a training course in using packages. It aims to expand your thinking and give you something of value in 10 years not just in the first month of your job. That said you do learn things like Java and using SAS software, but these are means to an end, not the end itself. Sometimes HR departments have a rather restrictive filter for jobs, requiring this that and the other, but that suggests an employer with limited ambition.

Thanks for the reply. Do you know what time of year applications open up? I'm aware the academic year has just started so it could be a while.

[danthefan]

So anyone applying?

And would there be any sort of figures for what % of graduates end up in work at the end of the course?

[REFLINE1]

Very interested in this course also, im from a Civil engineering background, and have been working in the industry for 8 years but really want a change now.
Have a little programming experience also.

Anyone know what the part time/Full time hours are like for this years modules?

Their website has 2010 sample schedule only.

[bar32]

Just wondering if any current students or graduates could email me some lecture notes or slides from this course? Just want to get a feel for it. I can PM my email/ thanks a mill.

[Grad234]

Was thinking about applying for this, could anybody recommend a relevant book/website that I could use to prepare for the entrance exam.

[MagicWanderer]

How tough is the Maths on this?
Im strong on Statistics at college but was weak on LC Higher Maths.

[danthefan]

Originally Posted by MagicWanderer

How tough is the Maths on this?
Im strong on Statistics at college but was weak on LC Higher Maths.

I've seen some of the exam papers and they're very maths heavy. What course did you do in college if you don't mind me asking? No harm in applying anyway.


I've a conditional offer, condition is I pass the programming entrance exam. Does anyone know what this exam is like, when it is, what's the format, etc?

[MagicWanderer]

Thanks.
Anyonw have a link to past exam papaers or they could post here or PM me?