“I came to UCNL because I needed a new direction in life, I had just started paying a mortgage and was searching for a way to make a better life for my new family. UCNL offered me that by giving me the opportunity to dive into something alien to me with the hopes of becoming a proficient programmer or data scientist.”
The Business Analytics and Change Management Pathway is part of the Institute of Technology and is delivered 50% online, awarding you a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate.
This qualification has been designed in collaboration with industry leaders and prepares you to lead data-driven decision-making and manage digital transformation.
Whether you’re an aspiring analyst or an ambitious changemaker, this course will help shape your future in the modern digital workplace.
Why Choose This Business Analytics Pathway?
In a world increasingly shaped by data and innovation, businesses rely on agile thinkers who can turn insight into strategy. This online pathway provides the ideal blend of analytical skills and change management principles to help you thrive in dynamic organisations.
You’ll learn how to interpret and apply data analytics to inform business decisions while also understanding how to lead and embed change effectively.
Delivered fully online, this programme offers the flexibility to study from anywhere, making it perfect for working professionals, remote learners, and anyone seeking a convenient route into the digital business world.
What You’ll Learn
Through this programme, you will explore key topics such as business intelligence, prescriptive and predictive analytics, and the human side of digital transformation. You’ll gain practical experience in using tools like Tableau and Excel for dynamic reporting and data visualisation. You’ll also develop your understanding of stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and the impact of emerging technologies on organisations.
All modules are delivered through a combination of virtual classrooms, interactive content, real-world case studies, and tutor support. You’ll collaborate with peers in online discussion forums and live project sessions, helping you apply what you learn to practical scenarios.
Your Career Future:
This pathway opens the door to a wide range of professional roles, including:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Change Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Business Intelligence Officer
Graduates from this course are well-positioned to lead digital projects, inform strategy with evidence-based insights, and manage change within evolving organisations.
Should You Join Us?
This fully online HNC pathway is ideal if you’re a recent college graduate, a career changer, or a current professional ready to advance. With the freedom to learn from anywhere, this course fits around your life while still offering access to tutor support, online communities, and industry-standard tools. You’ll build job-ready skills and gain a recognised qualification that can lead to further study, including a full degree or a Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies.
Apply Today:
Shape the future of business with data. Apply to our online Business Analytics and Change Management Pathway today and become the insight-driven leader tomorrow’s organisations are looking for.
Key Information
Course Level
Level 4
Delivery
Full-Time
Duration
1 Year FT
Awarding Body
Pearson
Quotes from Current Students:
“Returning to education at UCNL was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being able to study locally in such a supportive environment has allowed me to turn my interest in digital into a promising career path.”
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Level 4 Year 1
Semester A:
- Professional practice in the Digital Economy
- Programming
- Cyber Security
- Management in the Digital Economy
Semester B:
- Innovation and Digital Transformation
- Big Data and Visualisation
- Cloud Fundamentals
- Project Management
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
The primary way of delivering this programme is Online via Teams.
Assessments include methods such as:
- Reports
- Code
- Portfolios
- Industry-style documentation
- Development
- Presentations
- Podcasts
- Infographics
- And more.
Cyber Security Assignment: Information Assurance Report
Programming Code Assignment:
We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
30 UCAS Points.
Those who do not have a GCSE in math and English will be required to undertake a pre-entry assessment to ensure suitability for the programme.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have acquired skills that enable you to consider career paths as a:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Change Manager
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Business Intelligence Officer
Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto the HND Digital Technologies Software Development Level 5 qualification, which is a HTQ qualification awarded by Pearson Edexcel.
Financial Support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
£7940.00 Per Year
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Trips and enhancement opportunities
- As the programme requires vocational hours within the Mental Health and Wellbeing arena, you may be required to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are not in possession of a current one or registered on the update service.
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