Level 4 SBIS
140 credits / 1400 TQT / 560 GLH. Core computing, databases, Python programming, business processes and cloud computing.
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Level 6 Advanced Graduate Diploma in Strategic Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
An integrated progression pathway with Level 4 & Level 5 Advanced Diploma qualifications in Strategic Business Information Systems (SBIS), preparing learners for advanced BI, data science, cloud analytics and strategic data leadership.
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Integrated qualification pathway
Level 6 Advanced Graduate Diploma integrated with Level 4 & Level 5 Qualifications
The programme highlights the Level 4 and Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Business Information Systems (SBIS) as the foundation and progression route into the Level 6 Advanced Graduate Diploma in Strategic Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
Level 5 SBIS
130 credits / 1300 TQT / 520 GLH. Web technologies, information management, data visualisation, e-commerce and AI/data science.
Level 6 BI & Analytics
120 UK credits / 1200 TQT / 480 GLH. Advanced BI, predictive analytics, big data strategy and applied capstone dissertation.
Career & MSc progression
Prepared for MSc Data Analytics, MSc AI, MSc Business Intelligence and senior analytical or consultancy pathways.
Highlighted foundation pathway
Level 4 & 5 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Business Information Systems (SBIS)
These modules build the technical, analytical and business foundation for the Level 6 Advanced Graduate Diploma.
Level 4 / Year 1
140 Credits / 1400 TQT / 560 GLH
| No. | Unit title | Credits | Assessment (Assignment & Presentation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Database Management Systems (Inc. Lab) | 30 | Case Study & SQL Portfolio |
| 2 | Programming Skills by Python (Inc. Lab) | 30 | Software Development Project |
| 3 | Introduction to Computers & Applications | 30 | Technical Report |
| 4 | Introduction to Business Processes | 20 | Business Process Map & Report |
| 5 | Enterprise System and Cloud Computing | 30 | Cloud Architecture Proposal |
Level 5 / Year 2
130 Credits / 1300 TQT / 520 GLH
Units 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 are highlighted as the priority SBIS progression units.
| No. | Unit title | Credits | Assessment (Assignment & Presentation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Web Technologies (Front/Back End) | 30 | Full-stack Web Application |
| 7 | Professional IT Project Management | 30 | Project Management Plan (Agile) |
| 8 | Information Management and E-Business | 30 | Strategic Digital Audit |
| 9 | Data Analysis & Visualisation | 20 | Tableau/PowerBI Dashboard |
| 10 | E-Commerce | 20 | E-Commerce Strategy Report |
| 11 | Information Driven Entrepreneurship | 30 | Lean Startup Business Plan |
| 12 | Intro to AI and Data Science | 30 | Predictive Model & Research Paper |
| 13 | Artificial Intelligence Applications | 30 | AI Implementation Case Study |
Programme highlights
Data Science depth. BI leadership. Enterprise strategy.
The Level 6 curriculum develops analytical leaders who translate complex datasets into strategic, board-level business decisions.
Advanced BI
Decision Support Systems, OLAP, Power BI, Tableau, executive dashboards and storytelling with data.
Predictive Analytics
Python, feature engineering, regression, classification, time-series forecasting and explainable AI.
Big Data Strategy
Cloud-native analytics architecture, AWS/Azure ecosystems, Spark, MLOps, DataOps and governance.
Capstone
Independent dissertation or industry-led analytics project with viva, strategy and professional artefacts.
Level 6 module structure
120 UK Credits / 1200 TQT / 480 GLH
| No. | Unit title | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Advanced Business Intelligence & Decision Support Systems | 30 | BI Dashboard & Executive Briefing |
| 15 | Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics in Business | 30 | Predictive Analytics Model & Report |
| 16 | Big Data Technologies & Enterprise Data Strategy | 30 | Cloud Analytics Consultancy Report |
| 17 | Applied Analytics Capstone Project (Dissertation) | 30 | Independent Research Dissertation |
Course modules accordion
Explore the 6-week delivery plan for each module
6-week delivery: Decision intelligence, data warehousing, OLAP, Power BI/Tableau advanced features, ETL automation, executive dashboard design, embedded analytics, BI security and final strategy presentation.
6-week delivery: Advanced Python, Pandas/NumPy, feature engineering, forecasting, classification, clustering, model validation, deep learning contexts, deployment, explainable AI and bias mitigation.
6-week delivery: Big Data landscape, NoSQL, Apache Spark, AWS/Azure analytics, serverless data architecture, governance, master data management, privacy, cybersecurity, MLOps and DataOps.
6-week delivery: Research scoping, literature review, methodology, real-world datasets, ethics approval, data wrangling, modelling, validation, dissertation writing and viva preparation.
Career outcomes
Built to strengthen employability and ROI perception
Indicative UK salary ranges vary by employer, region and experience.
Business Intelligence Analyst
£31,750–£54,500
BI Developer
£46,500–£67,000
Data Analyst
£35,000–£55,000+
Data Scientist
£32,000–£82,500
Machine Learning Engineer
£55,000–£95,000+
Data / Cloud Consultant
£50,000–£85,000+
Progression routes
MSc study or senior analytics roles
Graduates are primed for Master’s level study such as MSc Data Analytics, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Business Intelligence, or immediate movement towards senior analytical and consultancy roles.
MSc pathways
Data Analytics • Artificial Intelligence • Business Intelligence • Data Science • Digital Transformation
Senior-role pathways
BI Lead • Analytics Consultant • Data Strategy Consultant • Decision Intelligence Specialist
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“The programme connects BI, cloud and machine learning with board-level business decisions — exactly what employers now expect.”
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