Master of Business Analytics

Take your career to new heights in our data-driven world with an affordable master's program that combines leading-edge analytics and critical business skills. Together, with our internationally known faculty and hallmark fusion of theory and practice, you will discover how to obtain and manage data, apply analytical tools, and generate results-focused insights.

We will build on your core expertise and equip you to develop statistically-informed strategies and leverage big data to drive performance and gain a competitive advantage throughout your career.

There are two pathways available for completing this program.

Online program: Designed for working professionals, this 100 percent online program will give you the skills to advance your career and the flexibility to take courses from anywhere. Students in this program may only take online courses and tuition is 782 fees per credit hour.
Residential, in-person: The full-time, on-campus option is designed to meet the needs of recent undergraduates and experienced professionals, both domestic and international students. Students in this program will be assessed tuition based on their residency (i.e., in-state, out-of-state, and international).

Iowa State requires a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.

International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.

A minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for admission.

The minimum scores accepted by the Graduate College are:

Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): 100
TOEFL Paper (PBT): 600
IELTS: 7.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 68
Duo Lingo English Test: 120

Application Deadlines: Admission is granted for the fall, spring or summer. Deadlines for residential/on-campus program: June 15 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, and March 15 for Summer. Deadlines for online program: July 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer.