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M.S. in Business Analytics

Learn Tableau, Power BI, SAS, Advanced Excel and More

Study full time or part time to graduate in just 12–16 months.

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Gain access to a program brochure, connect with an enrollment advisor and get a head start on your application.

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100 Percent Online or Hybrid

Complete the program fully online or pursue a mix of on-campus and online coursework that suits your schedule. 

Tuition Under $24K

Earn your degree and advance your career at an affordable tuition. 

No Prerequisites or GMAT/GRE Required

Learn industry-standard skills and expertise, no prerequisite coursework required.

Optional Concentrations

Hone your skills in a specific area with an optional concentration in data science, finance, or marketing or choose any elective courses that fit your goals.

Overview

Students in the M.S. in Business Analytics learn industry-standard tools, how to interpret and organize data — and ultimately develop strategic, data-informed solutions to business challenges.

  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • SAS
  • Advanced Excel
  • ParseHub (elective)
  • Google Analytics (elective)
  • R/Python (elective)

$725

per credit1

32

credits

$23,200

tuition

Key Dates and Deadlines

Term
Application Deadline
Classes Begin
Fall I
Friday, August 15, 2025
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fall II
Friday, October 10, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025
Spring I
Monday, January 5, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Fall I
Application Deadline
Friday, August 15, 2025
Classes Begin
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fall II
Application Deadline
Friday, October 10, 2025
Classes Begin
Monday, October 27, 2025
Spring I
Application Deadline
Monday, January 5, 2026
Classes Begin
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Career Outcomes

Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program include:

Senior business analyst

$90,511

average annual salary

Business insights and analytics manager

$106,577

average annual salary

Senior manager, business analytics

$133,596

average annual salary

Source: Payscale, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

M.S in Business Analytics students have the option to complement their coursework with concentrations in data science, finance or marketing — and take such data science courses as R and Python Programming and Predictive Modeling, finance classes as Financial Statement Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative Methods & Financial Modeling, or marketing coursework as Digital Marketing Implementation & Optimization and Driving Business Success with Marketing Analytics.

Yes. Students have a variety of options to fund their education. Request more information, and an enrollment advisor will contact you to answer your questions.

Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:

  • Understand the program admission criteria and know whether you’re eligible to apply
  • Gain insight into application best practices and how to submit a strong application
  • Know what to expect in your online classroom, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes and more
  • Have an immediate line of support for questions about this online data analytics master’s program

Become an Expert in Industry Tools To Analyze and Present Data

Gain relevant knowledge while expanding your skills in analytics and other business areas with a flexible degree. 

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1 Tuition is based on 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Additional program fees may apply based on optional coursework and professional package add-ons.