Master of Science in Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a one-year interdisciplinary program that equips you with the technical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret big data in a business setting. International students benefit from the program’s STEM certification, which qualifies them for a three-year U.S. work permit after graduation.
The MSBA program is a rigorous two-semester curriculum (33 credit hours) designed to build expertise in data analytics and business strategy.
You will master data collection, storage, analysis, interpretation, machine learning, and visualization while gaining proficiency in industry-standard programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python. The program also covers efficient data processing using platforms like Hadoop and SAS. Business courses in analytics, marketing, economics, and strategy will equip you with the skills to transform data into meaningful business insights.
In addition to technical expertise, you will develop leadership, project management, and teamwork skills. Through the Capstone Project, you will collaborate on real-world big data challenges with a corporate partner and present your findings to executive clients.