Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
Are you a data guru looking to hone your quantitative skills and apply them to a professional business setting? The Master of Science in business analytics (MSBA) teaches you how to analyze, dissect and manipulate data at rest, and use your discoveries to drive strategic business decisions. Upon graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide range of industries, including marketing, finance, supply chain management and information management.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/17/2023
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 5
Total credit hours: 30
Degree questions, answered.
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What is a MSBA degree?
With a clear understanding of data in its current state, companies can make point-in-time decisions, giving them a competitive advantage. In the master’s in business analytics program, you’ll learn to derive value from data and modeling, lead data-driven analyses and create a critical business advantage. You’ll also develop advanced skills in synthesizing large quantities of data at rest and utilizing it to tell a story.
Additionally, the master’s in business analytics curriculum leans heavily into quantitative courses, providing you with the technical skills needed to be competitive in a fast-growing business discipline.
What will I learn in a master’s in business analytics program?
Marketable skills you’ll obtain with a MSBA degree include data mining and visualization, data modeling, predictive analytics and machine learning. You’ll also gain first-hand experience using software languages, such as:
- @RISK.
- AzureML.
- Palisades.
- Decision Suite.
- Tableau.
After graduating with a MSBA degree, you’ll know how to accurately analyze data and communicate your findings to leadership in ways that are concise and digestible.
Does my ASU business analytics degree say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Featured MSBA degree courses
In the master’s in business analytics program, you’ll take several courses to build core competencies in math, statistics and business. This business analytics program concludes with a collaborative project, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in your previous courses. Program courses include:
Analytic Decision Modeling I
Analytic Decision Modeling II
Business Analytics Strategy
Data-Driven Quality Management
Data Mining I
Data Mining II
Decision Models for Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Applied Analytics or Statistics for Managers
What can I do with a master’s in business analytics?
Because big data has become an essential part of today’s global economy, business analytics is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative career fields. Upon graduating with a MSBA degree, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers, including, but not limited to:
Business intelligence analyst
Chief executive
Data analyst
Data manager
IT specialist
Marketing manager
Network security analyst
Study with passionate and award winning faculty members
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Study with passionate and award winning faculty members
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Admission requirements for the MSBA degree
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Study at one of the best business schools in the nation
The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country. Our AACSB-accredited business school is committed to delivering excellent quality and great value. Our U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect our commitment to academics, groundbreaking research and positive student outcomes.
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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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