In today’s digital economy, data is more than information—it’s a strategic asset. The Higher Diploma in Business in Innovative Data Generation, Analytics and Management is a future-focused programme designed for professionals who want to develop cutting-edge skills in data-driven decision-making, business intelligence, and digital innovation.
Tailored for individuals working in or aspiring to roles within financial services, insurance, business analysis, and strategic operations, this part-time programme blends business acumen with technical expertise. Learners explore data analytics, machine learning, strategic design, consumer insights, and data-driven innovation through a business lens.
You’ll engage with industry-relevant tools and technologies—such as SQL, Tableau, Hadoop, and Python—while learning to design and manage scalable data systems and lead change through strategic data use. Modules are delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals and are fully assessed through applied coursework and projects.
Whether you’re reskilling, upskilling, or pivoting your career into the world of data, this Level 8 diploma gives you the tools to transform complex data into actionable business insight.
The modules that can be taken to make up this award are all offered as stand alone awards. All the modules below are 10 credits. The major award is made up of 60 credits. The following modules are mandatory and must be taken in order to claim the major award - Design Thinking and Management, Data Analytics for Business, Databases, Innovative Design and Machine Learning for Insurance
Design Thinking and Management
Data Analytics for Business
Databases
Innovative Design and Machine Learning for Insurance
Effective Leadership and Change Management
Organisations Change (Please note this features an End of module exam which will take place in a closed book environment)
Business Continuity and Project Management
Technology Integration and Management
Systems and Networks Management
Data and Data Storage Technologies
Consumer Insights and Psychology
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Data Visualisation and Insights for Insurance and Financial Services
Data Science Statistics for Insurance and Financial Services
Strategy, Innovation and Decision Making
Design Psychology and Framing User Exeprience
iBusiness
Strategic Design for Innovation
Concept Design Strategy
Organisational-Based Project
Graduates with a major award at 8 qualifications are eligible for the programme. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis through completion of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). SETU reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
