An M.S. in Business Analytics (M.S./B.A.) is intended to help you identify opportunities hidden in big data and apply these findings to real-world business challenges. Data analysts provide organizations with ideas for smarter strategic management, improved financial performance and better operational efficiencies.
It’s a wide-ranging and challenging discipline. Successful graduates may find themselves analyzing everything from consumer behavior and social media to supply-chain and marketing data.
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Courses
M.S./B.A. degrees usually take one to two years to complete. You’ll typically be required to take a variety of core courses in data analytics and business (e.g., financial accounting), as well as electives in a specific field of interest. Many programs include a capstone project or practicum.
Typical courses include:
- Business data analytics
- Operations research
- Project management
- Database analysis
- Predictive analytics
Check your preferred school for specific admission requirements. Some will expect an undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, engineering, business, computer science, statistics or a related field.
On a related note, The M.S. in Marketing Analytics (M.S./M.A.) has developed to help marketers manage the explosion of consumer information. Marketers are now expected to make data-driven decisions based on quantitative analysis. Customer-centric approaches have replaced product-focused models. M.S./M.A. programs blend classes on statistics and data analytics with relevant marketing subjects (e.g., customer insight). In addition to the core syllabus, schools usually include a wide variety of electives (e.g., international marketing) and an internship or practicum. Some also offer specific concentrations.
Typical courses include:
- Marketing management
- Advanced marketing analysis
- Customer analysis
- Statistical programming
- Quantitative methods
- Database management
- Data mining and visualization
- Applied marketing research
New Developments
The big word in business analytics today is prescriptive analytics. While predictive analytics looks at what may happen, prescriptive analytics focuses on why things are happening and recommending appropriate courses of action.
“The next generation of information infrastructures will combine big data, transactional data, analytic data and ‘content’ into a single, coherent set of services that Gartner calls an ‘information capabilities framework.’”
And it is business data analysts who will be responsible for managing this framework.
Want more? Take a look at our in-depth coverage of data science developments in Manufacturing, Gaming and Hospitality and Finance.
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Master's in Business Analytics Programs
We found 196 universities in our directory offering Business Analytics programs.
View the detailed profiles of all online Master's in Business Analytics programs in our database.
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Last updated: May 2020
Alabama
Auburn University
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Online Master of Business Administration with concentration in Business Analytics
The University of Alabama
Master of Science in Marketing, Specialization in Marketing Analytics
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Management Science - Business Analytics (MSMS-BA)
Arizona
Arizona State University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of Arizona
Master of Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics - Applied Econometrics and Data Analytics
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
California
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Master of Science in Business Analytics
California State University-East Bay
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Golden Gate University-San Francisco
Master of Science in Business Analytics
San Diego State University
Master of Science in Big Data Analytics
San Jose State University
Online Business Analytics Certificate
Santa Clara University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
MBA with concentration in Data Science and Business Analytics
University of California-Davis
Hybrid MBA with Business Analytics and Technologies Concentration
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of California-Irvine
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of California-Los Angeles
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of California-San Diego
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of San Francisco
Master of Science in Data Science
University of Southern California
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Healthcare Decision Analysis Concentration in Business Intelligence
University of the Pacific
MS in Data Science
Colorado
American Sentinel University
Master of Science Business Intelligence and Analytics (MSBIA)
Colorado Technical University
Doctor of Computer Science - Concentration in Big Data Analytics
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science in Business Administration-Business Analytics
University of Colorado Denver
MS in Business Analytics - Big Data Specialization
University of Denver
Business Information and Analytics Certificate
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of Bridgeport
MBA - Analytics Intelligence Concentration
University of Connecticut
Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management
Delaware
University of Delaware
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics Major
Ph.D. in Financial Services Analytics
District Of Columbia

American University
Master of Science in Analytics
Online MBA with Analytics Concentration
George Washington University
Certificate in Business Analytics
MS - Master in Business Analytics
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Analytics, Concentration in Data Sciences (MS-DS)
Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Graduate Certificate in Big Data Analytics
Full Sail University
Master of Science in Business Intelligence
Jacksonville University
Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics
Nova Southeastern University
Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence / Analytics
University of Central Florida
Master of Science in Data Analytics
University of Florida
Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management (Business Intelligence & Analytics specialization)
University of Miami
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Analytics and Business Intelligence Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Georgia
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS in Analytics
Georgia State University
Master of Science in Analytics
Kennesaw State University
Ph.D. in Analytics and Data Science
Mercer University
M.S. In Business Analytics
University of Georgia
MS in Business Analytics
Hawaii
Hawaii Pacific University
Professional Certificate in Business Analytics
Illinois
Benedictine University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Lewis University
Business Analytics, M.S.
Loyola University Chicago
Certificate in Business Data Analytics
Northwestern University
Certificate in Analytics and Business Intelligence for IT Professionals
Certificate in Business Analytics
University of Chicago
Certificate in Business Analytics
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of St Francis
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Indiana
Indiana University Bloomington
Online MS in Business Analytics
Purdue University
MBA, Specialization in Business Analytics
MS in Business Analytics and Information Management
University of Notre Dame
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master's Study in Predictive Analytics
Valparaiso University
M.S. in Analytics and Modeling
International
Aston University
MSc Business Analytics and Information Systems Management
Deakin University
Master of Business Analytics
EISTI
Master in Business Analytics
IE School of Human Sciences and Technology
Global Master in Business Analytics and Big Data
Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Master of Science in Computing - Applied Data Science & Analytics
National University of Singapore
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Queen's University
Master of Management Analytics
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
MSc in Business Administration, specialization Business Analysis and Modelling
Stiftung Universitat Hildheim
International Masters Program in Data Analytics
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Master of Science in Management (specialization in Business Analytics)
University College Dublin
MSc in Business Analytics
University of Kent
MSc Business Analytics
University of Manchester
MSc Business Analytics: Operational Research and Risk Analysis
University of Southampton
MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences
University of Strathclyde
MSc Business Analysis & Consulting
University of Surrey
Business Analytics MSc
University of Warwick
MSc Business Analytics
University of Westminster
Business Intelligence and Analytics MSc
Utrecht University
Master of Business Informatics
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Master's in Business Analytics (BA)
York University
Master of Business Analytics
Iowa
Iowa State University
Master of Business Analytics
Loras College
Executive MBA in Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
University of Iowa
Full-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
MBA & M.S. in Business Analytics Joint Degree
Part-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics
Kansas
Kansas State University
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
University of Kansas
Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics
Kentucky
Bellarmine University
Master of Science in Analytics
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Master of Science in Analytics
University of Louisiana-Monroe
Certificate in Mortgage Analytics
Maine
University of Southern Maine
Certificate of Graduate Study in Business Analytics
MBA in Business Administration - Business Analytics Concentration
Maryland
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Science in Analytics in Knowledge Management
University of Maryland-College Park
Online MBA - Specialization in Information Systems & Business Analytics
Massachusetts

Harvard University
Harvard Business Analytics Program
Babson College
MBA with Business Analytics Concentration
Bentley University
Emerging Leaders MBA - Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Science In Marketing Analytics
Part-Time Professional MBA - Business Analytics
PhD in Business - Business Analytics Specialization
Boston University
Applied Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics
Clark University
M.S. in Business Analytics
Master's in Business Administration - Information Management and Business Analytics Concentration
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Business Analytics
Merrimack College
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Northeastern University
Online Master of Professional Studies in Analytics
Suffolk University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Michigan
Central Michigan University
Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics
Michigan State University
Master Certificate in Business Analytics
Oakland University
Master of Science in Information Technology Management in Business Analytics
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Wayne State University
Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics
Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Online Accelerated MBA - Data Analytics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) - full-time
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) - part-time
University of St. Thomas
Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
Missouri
Grantham University
Master of Science in Business Intelligence
Maryville University
Online Master of Science in Business Data Analytics
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Certificate in Big Data Management and Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Data Science
Rockhurst University
Data Science and Business Analytics Certificate
MS in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Washington University in St Louis
Master of Science in Customer Analytics
Master of Science in Data Analytics & Statistics
Montana
The University of Montana
Master of Business Analytics
Nebraska
Bellevue University
Master of Science-Business Analytics
Creighton University
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics (MS-BIA)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Master of Science in Data Analytics and Applied Economics
University of Nevada-Reno
Master of Science in Information Systems - Data Analytics Track
Western Governors University
Master of Science in Data Analytics
New Hampshire
New England College
Master of Science in Data Analytics and Business Statistics
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science in Marketing - Marketing Research & Analytics
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Graduate Certificate in Analytics
Master of Science in Analytics
New Jersey
Rowan University
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Rutgers University
Master of Business And Science Degree in Analytics - Discovery Informatics & Data Sciences
Post MBA Certificate in Analytics and Information Management
Saint Peter's University
Master of Science in Data Science with a concentration in Business Analytics
Stevens Institute of Technology
MS in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Thomas Edison State University
MBA in Data Analytics
New Mexico
University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Master of Information Systems with a Graduate Business Analytics Certificate
New York

Syracuse University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Clarkson University
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science in Applied Analytics
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics of Large-Scale Data
Fordham University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA with a Business Intelligence and Analytics Management Concentration
Manhattan College
M.S. in Applied Mathematics - Data Analytics
Marist College
Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics
New York University
Master of Science in Business Analytics
MBA, Specialization in Business Analytics
Pace University-New York
Master of Science in Enterprise Analytics
Pratt Institute-Main
Master of Science in Data Analytics & Visualization
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MS in Business Analytics
Rochester Institute of Technology
Advanced Certificate in Big Data Analytics
Master of Science in Business Analytics
University at Buffalo
Dual Master of Science (MS) in Management Science: Business Analytics and Systems / Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Rochester
MS in Business Analytics
North Carolina
