Our online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program will prepare you for a career in this growing field, or for other jobs requiring you to use analytics to make business decisions.
Online
Full TimePart Time
Rolling AdmissionMSBA
30 Credits
Today’s business leaders need to be data-driven and know how to interpret and analyze big data when approaching important strategic decisions.
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Questions? Prospective students, reach out to Assistant Director Julia Delgado.
Current students, reach out to Program Director Ning Jia.
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics program provides you an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of analytics. You will obtain the strong critical thinking, quantitative, analytical, visualization, and presentation skills necessary to successfully advance your career in the growing "big data" business culture in any organization.
Take your classes online or on campus, and set a schedule that works for you. In just 18 months, the Barney School’s Master of Business Analytics program prepares you for a successful career. Our graduates learn to manage large data sets from different business divisions, which are essential in the decision-making processes of top management teams. In turn, these businesses can gain comparative advantages over their competitors in the marketplace.
Barney School of Business has been a leader in advanced business education for more than 60 years. Our long-standing history and success in the area of business education have made us among the 5 percent of business schools in the world that are AACSB accredited.
Our faculty are academic and industry leaders in their field. Their experiences help to bring concepts and materials to life through case studies and innovative approaches. Through these experiences, our students graduate equipped with the business analytics skills that help to drive major growth and facilitate better decisions in the ever-changing world of business.
The Barney School of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics is a 30-credit hour program consisting of seven core courses, two electives, and an application-based, broadly integrated, capstone course.
Here are some course examples with technical tools and languages you will learn:
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Business analytics is one of the fastest-growing, in-demand fields today and our students are getting a great return on their investment. Machine learning, big data, and data science skills are identified as the most challenging to recruit for. Because many of these positions require advanced degrees, our students are finding the opportunity for career growth once they complete the program.
The Barney School adheres to the standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—International (AACSB) and reserves admission to students showing high promise of success in postgraduate business study.
An awarded Bachelor's degree is a requirement to enter the graduate programs.
To assess the potential of candidates for admission, we look carefully at scores on the GMAT and performance in undergraduate and other graduate programs, as well as the motivation of the applicant as evidenced in the letter of intent.
GMAT/GRE waivers are based on sufficient academic and/or professional history. To be considered for eligibility, you must meet one of the following criteria:
If you believe you meet at least one of the criteria for a GMAT/GRE waiver, we encourage you to select this option within the online application. We will verify your eligibility during the review of your completed application. An interview may be requested for further verification of eligibility.
If you are an international student, please read about additional requirements.
| Per Credit Rate | |
|---|---|
| Master in Science in Business Analytics Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 |
$863.00 |
| Master in Science in Business Analytics Summer 2024 |
$863.00 |
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Complete your MBA with just 12 classes, either online or in class, part-time or full-time! Choose the format that best supports your learning style. Generally, the average working professional will be able to finish our program in two years.
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