Business Analytics MS - Supply Chain Track

Data is only as powerful as what you do with it. UMass Boston’s STEM-designated MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program teaches you to turn complex data into clear business decisions. Develop technical skills in machine learning, data mining, and large dataset management while learning to communicate your findings and turn analysis into clear recommendations. Choose a specialization in AI and Data Analytics or Supply Chain Analytics to focus your studies on the areas and industries that interest you. Use real-world case studies to sharpen your analytical skills, learn from faculty with industry experience, and explore safe and responsible approaches to AI. The Supply Chain Analytics specialization focuses on data analytics and decision-making in the context of a major functional area in businesses-- supply chains. The specialization offers courses on analytics in-service operation. The objective is to use data and data modeling to optimize activities within the supply chain and consequently maximize the organization's competitive advantage.

Current résumé highlighting professional and academic experience. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (United States bachelor's or equivalent required). Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic references. Applicants must provide the name and email address for references as part of the online application. Those references will receive an email notification directing them to a secure site to submit their recommendation. If references prefer to type a traditional letter, it should be sent as a PDF attachment referencing the applicant's name, student ID number, and program of interest. Statement of intent essay explaining your goals and reasons for applying to the program. International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program. Acceptable documents can include official copies of diplomas, certified final degree certificates, and notation on final transcript of degree and date awarded. Most international four-year degrees are recognized as being equivalent. Most international three-year degrees, including the Indian Bachelor of Arts, Sciences and Commerce degrees, are not considered to be equivalent.