MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence — Study from Pretoria, South Africa

Unlock your potential without uprooting your life. The MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Lancashire and Robert Kennedy College, empowers ambitious professionals to master the tools, techniques, and strategic mindset that drive data-informed decisions and intelligent automation across industries. From Pretoria, South Africa, you can earn a respected qualification designed to accelerate your career on a global stage.

This programme blends rigorous academic theory with practical, industry-relevant frameworks that you can apply immediately to your work. You will learn how to translate complex data into actionable insights, build and evaluate AI solutions ethically, and influence decisions at every level of an organisation—skills that are in high demand across the private, public, and non-profit sectors worldwide.

A British Degree, Recognised Worldwide

Graduate with a British master’s degree that signals quality, rigor, and international credibility. Employers the world over value British postgraduate qualifications for their academic standards and emphasis on critical thinking—qualities that set candidates apart in competitive job markets.

With a credential respected across continents, you can pursue roles and promotions with confidence. Whether your ambitions are local or global, your degree helps open doors across borders and industries, showcasing your mastery of advanced analytics and AI.

Accelerated, 100% Online — Graduate in as Little as 1 Year

Your time is valuable. This programme is designed so that motivated learners can complete it 100% online in as little as one year, allowing you to fast‑track your career momentum without putting your life on hold.

Streamlined structure, focused modules, and clear milestones help you build expertise efficiently. You will advance from core principles to sophisticated analytical and AI applications in a timeframe that aligns with your ambitions.

No Fixed Class Times — Learn on Your Schedule

Life is busy and unpredictable. With no requirement to be online at specific times or dates, you can learn when it suits you—before work, after family time, or during quieter moments in your week.

This flexibility ensures consistent progress, even when your schedule changes. You control your study rhythm, without sacrificing access to faculty feedback, peer interaction, or high-quality academic resources.

Study Anywhere, Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Whether you’re at home in Pretoria, visiting clients, or travelling, your learning travels with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can make use of every spare moment.

Seamless access across devices means your classroom is wherever you are. Stay connected to your modules and discussions on the move, while maintaining the depth and continuity your studies deserve.

Open-Books Assessments for Real-World Thinking

The programme uses open books assessments rather than classical question/answer exams. This approach mirrors real professional environments, where the ability to locate, synthesise, and apply the right information is more valuable than memorising it.

Open-books assessments encourage critical thinking, problem framing, and evidence-based recommendations—exactly the capabilities employers expect from analytics and AI leaders.

Learn from World-Class Faculty

Be guided by tutors and faculty who have graduated from world-renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. You will benefit from their academic excellence and real-world experience.

These mentors bring diverse perspectives and research insights into the classroom, helping you connect theory with practice while refining your analytical judgment and leadership confidence.

A Truly Global Classroom and Powerful Alumni Network

Join a diverse student community from over 130 countries and expand your professional horizons through international collaboration. Learn alongside peers who work in varied industries and geographies, gaining insights that sharpen your thinking and broaden your network.

Our alumni are making an impact at organisations such as Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Verizon, Dell, United Nations, ICRC, and The World Bank.

Flexible Payments with Up to 18 Monthly Interest‑Free Instalments

Invest confidently in your future. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, making world-class education more accessible and manageable alongside your other commitments.

This flexibility helps you plan your finances while you study, so you can focus on your learning goals and career growth without compromise.

Why This Programme Works for Professionals in Pretoria

Pretoria’s role as a government and policy hub creates strong demand for data-driven decision-making. With advanced skills in analytics and AI, you can contribute to evidence-based policymaking, public-sector performance improvement, and smart-city initiatives—areas where robust data analysis, forecasting, and ethical AI frameworks can deliver measurable public value.

The region’s manufacturing ecosystem—including automotive and component production—relies on efficiency, quality, and resilient supply chains. This programme equips you to apply predictive analytics, optimisation, and machine learning to challenges such as demand forecasting, inventory management, preventive maintenance, and process automation, strengthening operational excellence.

Pretoria’s research and technology landscape—spanning institutions, innovation parks, and corporates in telecoms, finance, and engineering—offers fertile ground for analytics and AI leadership. From customer analytics and risk modelling to computer vision and NLP applications, you will be ready to lead cross-functional projects that turn data into strategic advantage.

Take Your Next Step

Your journey to advanced expertise starts where you are. Study a globally recognised master’s online, maintain your momentum in Pretoria, and graduate ready to lead with data and AI. Request our course catalogue and discover how this programme can transform your career.