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Master Business Analytics Tools Such as Tableau, Power BI, SAS and Advanced Excel

Earn your master’s. Advance your career.

Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment, and get a head start on your application.

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Study fully online or combine online and on-campus courses to fit your schedule.

Earn your M.S. in Business Analytics for under $24K — a strong return on investment in a high-demand field.

Start without prior coursework or standardized test scores.

Customize your degree with a concentration in business analytics or data science, or choose electives aligned with your career goals.

Master In-Demand Analytics Skills


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

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

Source: Payscale, 2025

Apply Now — Business Analytics Deadlines

Term
International Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Classes Begin
Summer I
N/A
Monday, April 27, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Summer II
N/A
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026
Fall I
Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
Summer I
International Application Deadline
N/A
Application Deadline
Monday, April 27, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, May 11, 2026
Summer II
International Application Deadline
N/A
Application Deadline
Monday, June 22, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, July 6, 2026
Fall I
International Application Deadline
Monday, July 6, 2026
Application Deadline
Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Classes Begin
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Why Merrimack

Merrimack prepares students to become proficient in industry-relevant tools most private sector, government and nonprofits utilize for analyzing and presenting data. Course materials are aligned for students seeking additional certifications, though some certificate knowledge areas may require elective coursework. Students graduate with a portfolio of work samples to showcase to future employers.

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

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. Through FAFSA student loans and other options. 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
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*This applies to new students entering the Summer I 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Does not include MBA, MED, CAGS, Post-MSN Certificate, CPA and CMA Exam Preparation Certificate. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course.