Business Analysis & Consulting

Overview

Developed in extensive consultation with industry, this postgraduate course is designed to provide students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for success in business analysis and consulting. The curriculum blends theoretical concepts with practical applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to analyse and solve problems in consulting and business settings and contribute to organisational success.

Business Analysis and Consulting

Stakeholder and Client Management

Technology and Data Science in Consulting

Consulting in Practice

Applicants must:

(a) have gained



(i) a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or



(ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; [and]



and



(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).



In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.



• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements



• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country

Your Application

You can apply directly to Ulster at any time of year. We advise that you submit your application no later than two weeks prior to your course start date. This is to ensure there is sufficient time for your application to be reviewed and, should you be made an offer, time for you to complete all the necessary pre-enrolment tasks.



Some programmes will have specific deadlines as additional selection (e.g. interview, portfolio submission etc) is required, so please check the course page to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your application.

This is a 1-year part-time course that requires you to attend a 1 x 3-hour weekly class and study pre-recorded video tutorials in your own time.

Start Date: September 2026.

Careers and Opportunities

This course is ideal for individuals aspiring to work in consultancy roles, especially within the professional services or technology sectors. It is also well-suited for those with experience in technology or tech-driven project roles who wish to enhance their business acumen, develop consulting skills, or advance their careers in business analysis, consulting, or management.



Graduates of this course can explore career opportunities across various sectors, such as management consulting, business consulting, business analysis, project management, and strategic planning. Potential job titles include Business Consultant, Management Consultant, Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Strategy Analyst.