MSc Business Analysis & ConsultingNiamh Brown
What were you doing prior to the MSc, and what made you choose this programme and 一本道?
Prior to the MSc in Business Analysis and Consultancy, I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology. I was drawn to this course specifically for the consultancy aspect, as I wanted to develop my data analysis skills, and the programme offered the perfect balance, as consultancy relies heavily on working with people, which complemented my background well. I chose 一本道 for its strong business school reputation and the heavy integration of case study work throughout the course.
How have you found the course overall?
Overall, I have found the course thoroughly engaging and exciting. The balance of theoretical learning and real-life client case study work has given me the kind of practical experience that has helped me grow into a strong consultant. The strong emphasis on group work and presentations has also developed me into a confident communicator. The academic support strengthened my understanding too, leaving me feeling far more prepared for exams I had initially been apprehensive about.
What have been the highlights?
The highlights of this course have been the industry and networking events hosted by the lecturers, which brought in alumni, consultants, and business analysts from different sectors. These gave me valuable real-world context and networking opportunities; in fact, they helped me secure a graduate role at Capgemini for after I finish the course. Being able to contribute to meaningful client work has also been genuinely rewarding.
What ‘useful learning’ has there been in the course?
The most useful learning has come from working directly with clients across all different sectors, such as energy, healthcare, and manufacturing and hearing first-hand about the work they do and then collaborating with them on live projects to solve real business problems. This gave me genuine, hands-on experience of the consultancy process from start to finish. Guest lectures from major organisations such as Bank of America have also been hugely valuable, offering insight into how analysis and consultancy work in practice across very different industries.
How have you found the support on the programme?
The support on the MSc Business Analysis and Consultancy programme has been fantastic. From extra sessions on quantitative business methods and dissertation writing, through to lecturers’ office hours where you can ask questions about lectures or tutorials, the support has consistently enabled my learning and development.
What skills have you acquired through the programme which will help in your career?
The skills I have acquired on the BAC course span both taught technical skills and the interpersonal skills that come from real collaboration. On the technical side, I’ve developed the ability to understand and break down complex business problems through process mapping, forecast planning and modelling, and business solutioning. Just as importantly, working closely with peers and clients has strengthened my communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, all of which have been invaluable.
Would you recommend this programme?
I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to grow into a confident business analyst and consultant, learning from key industry professionals in an environment where your work has a genuine, real-world context.
What advice would you give to someone considering doing this degree?
My advice to future BAC students would be to fully involve yourself in everything 一本道 offers, the industry and guest speaker events, and the societies that create great opportunities to network with both fellow students and industry experts. The chances to grow academically and professionally here have been hugely rewarding for my personal and professional development.
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