Master of Science in Business Analytics Overview | Paul Merage School of Business

Data Driven Leadership

The Merage School’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) prepares you to compete in the high-demand field of big data and business analytics across various industries and around the globe.

This intensive full-time program, now offered in a Four Quarter as well as Five Quarter delivery option, is taught by world-class faculty and leading researchers in the field. As an MSBA student, you receive the tools necessary to harvest, transform and model data to discover business insights from large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

The MSBA program is STEM-designated and eligible students have the option to apply for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. This longer duration is especially attractive to companies interested in providing immigration sponsorship to international students. For more information about OPT and OPT STEM eligibility, please visit the International Center website.

STEM Designated
90% Placement Within 6 Months of Graduation
85%+ Received Merit Based Scholarships

The MSBA Program provided both the technical and business skills necessary for me to excel in my career in technology consulting. I learned to thrive in a fast-paced, team setting where we connected deep analyses and complex models with project-specific context to deliver powerful business insights and recommendations. Rijul Banerjee, MSBA '20, Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting

The Merage School Experience

Academics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics applies a holistic approach to teaching analytics. The program prepares you in predictive forecasting, descriptive data mining and business insights, and prescriptive optimization and simulation methods, giving you the tools to recognize trends and patterns needed to executive creative business strategies. Our flexible curriculum allows you to customize your degree while taking courses that build and compliment each other. In the program, you will engage in case studies, team projects, and learn from industry partners which culminates in a capstone project that is grounded in business reality.

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Career Impact

Our MSBA students develop into professionals that can drive strategic decision-making and business through analytics. With the increase of data in the marketplace, companies compete for professionals who can understand, measure and execute the strategy extracted from data insights. Our Career Services team works with you individually to prepare you for the recruitment and job interview process. We partner with you to identify the best career opportunities that fit your unique goals.

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