Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics

Become a creative and analytical business leader who challenges assumptions and uses data to make evidence-based decisions.Master Data-Driven Quantitative Skills: A curriculum emphasizing quantitative skills provides students with a robust understanding of statistical analysis and data modeling, essential for extracting insights from complex datasets. Mastery of these concepts equips graduates to analyze data effectively and adapt to evolving business analytics tools and technologies.Industry Relationships Spur Career Growth: Close ties with industry professionals offer students opportunities to understand real-world challenges, best practices and build networks for career advancement. Collaboration with industry partners on projects and internships exposes students to practical applications of data analytics and enhances their understanding of how data drives business innovation.Hands-On, Real-World Project Experience: Projects simulating actual industry scenarios prepare students for the demands of the workforce by honing critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills. Students learn to effectively communicate their findings by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.Specialization Opportunities to Tailor Your Experience: Students can choose between data analytics, data science and AI, or big data tracks to ensure their education aligns with their career goals. Each specialization offers unique insights and skills highly valued in the job market, whether it's analyzing data for business decisions, leveraging advanced algorithms for predictive modeling or efficiently managing large volumes of data.An Enhanced Student Experience: Our students have the chance to supplement their experience by participating in events that bridge the gap between academia and industry, technical boot camps in essential tools such as Python, R and Tableau, student clubs and digital webinars with data analysts and scientists from across sectors. Our students also build digital portfolios of real-world projects and utilize School of Business-specific placement services such as resume development, interviewing skills and networking events to help them secure employment at top companies.Invaluable Networking Opportunities: Students can participate in the Industry Capstone program, which connects them with companies and offers networking opportunities to advance their careers.GMATGRE test scores are optional for all master’s programs except MBA. Applicants who think that their test scores reflect their potential for success in graduate school may submit scores for consideration.

Online Application All individuals who wish to be considered for admission to a graduate program at Stevens must complete an online application. Transcripts All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions they have attended, regardless of whether they earned a degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to Stevens. Students may submit unofficial transcripts during the application process, however official transcripts must be submitted before the first day of classes. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted as attachments through the application itself. Academic and/or Professional Recommendations Most graduate degree programs require two recommendations. Select doctoral programs require three letters of recommendation. Recommendations must be completed by people who know the applicant academically and/or professionally. Personal recommendations will not be accepted. Resume/CV Applicants to all Ph.D. programs and to both master’s and Ph.D. programs in the School of Business are required to submit a resume or CV. Statement of Purpose All applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose that details why they have chosen to apply to this particular program at Stevens. The Statement of Purpose should be 500-1,000 words, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.