Master of Science in Business Analytics

In nearly every sector, companies are seeking skilled leaders to transform troves of data into profit.Graduates with an analytics degree in business will be met with one of the fastest-growing and most versatile employment fields in the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor states that “employment growth will be driven by an increasing use of data and market research across many industries.” Whether it is analytics applied to market research, operations research, or financial research, employment growth is projected to range from 14% to 25% from 2020 to 2030 in business analytics fields, which is must faster than the average job growth rate for all occupations. The increase in the collection and analyses of “big data”— extremely large sets of information in every industry — will provide the need for individuals who can gather, interpret, and analyze data to optimize decision-making.For students who seek to work full-time, the program can flex to meet your needs. Take a reduced course load with the option to take courses over two academic years and complete a capstone experience at your place of work in lieu of the required internship.The Eberhardt School of Business develops knowledgeable, innovative business leaders in a personalized, experience-based learning environment and produces scholarship that contributes to disciplinary knowledge, informs teaching, and advances the practice of business.We share a set of underlying principles that govern our behaviors and our ability to achieve our mission:Maintaining a student-centered learning environmentEducating the whole personStimulating intellectual growthMaintaining a mutually supportive community of faculty, staff, and studentsEngaging external stakeholdersPromoting excellenceBeing socially responsibleBehaving ethically and with integrityProviding service to the university, community, and professionGraduates of the MS in Business Analytics program will be able to:Demonstrate technical proficiency in mathematics, statistics, programming, and software tools for business analyticsEffectively communicate in oral and written forms at a high level of professional expectationsTranslate and analyze data into presentable and actionable businessmanagerial solutions with an awareness of ethical issues in the field