The DCU Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics has been designed to respond to the needs of the economy by providing a unique, one year online programme delivered via e-learning, mentoring, reflection in action, and hands-on, client based practical education. Tracey O’Neill, founder of The Data Consultant, completed this programme which then gave her the confidence to launch her own business helping businesses grow through unlocking the power of their data. This unique programme, funded through the Government of Ireland Springboard+ programme, combines Business Analytics and Strategy, Planning and Leadership to create the next generation of business analysts and management consultants. DCU Business School is recognised nationally and internationally for the outstanding quality of its business education programmes. Our teaching, learning and research activities are strongly influenced by the core guiding principles of relevance and excellence. Our programme portfolio is continually updating and expanding; recent years have seen the introduction of a number of highly innovative programmes at Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate levels. These programmes are developed in collaboration with organisations in both the public and private sectors, international partners other faculties across DCU.