Turn Data into Action
You love data and want to learn cutting edge tools and techniques to impact business decisions? Read on.
With Boston University’s MS in Business Analytics, you’ll acquire essential skills in all areas of business analytics — from data mining and experimental methods, to privacy and ethics — at one of the world’s top research universities. In 12 or 16 months, get ready to unleash the power of data to generate actionable insights for the future. You’ll be prepared to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing business sectors. Your career journey is just beginning. Buckle Up.
Program at a Glance
WOW FUTURE EMPLOYERS WITH A UNIQUE RESUME THAT SHOWCASES YOUR ABILITY TO TURN DATA INTO SOLUTIONS.
The MS in Business Analytics develops your ability to think critically about data problems in business contexts. The curriculum is primarily designed to enhance your statistical and programming acumen through rigorous hands-on coursework. You’ll also enhance the skills so highly valued by employers, such as effective communication, collaboration, and leadership. Create your own path and choose between a faster-paced 12-month track featuring industry-sponsored capstone projects, or 16-month track offering opportunities to pursue internships in summer, fall, or both.
Faculty in the MSBA programs are not only experts in their field —many of them also have extensive experience working directly with industry. They will help you develop your ability to think critically about data problems in real-world business contexts. You’ll learn by doing and have unparalleled access to the Boston business ecosystem including hands-on assignments and projects, industry events, student competitions.
You may be eligible for our Liberal Arts Admissions Program if you are currently attending or graduating from one of these institutions. Program benefits include priority application review, application fee waiver, GMAT/GRE waivers, and more.
Your career is our top priority
We’ve got you covered.
We want the best for you here—plain and simple. The MSBA dedicated career team and Questrom’s Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement will help you engage with alumni and employers and market your new skills. Industry connections are built throughout the program, and even right into the classroom. No wonder our students land offers at highly coveted organizations.
102k Average First Year Total Compensation, US Jobs, (class of 2022)
95%of MSBA grads seeking employment accepted an offer within 6 months of graduation (class of 2022)
54%of students received more than one offer, range 2-5 (class of 2022)
Sample Hiring Companies
meet the demand
While AI and Analytics are booming, organizations struggle to find talent with the right balance of technical acumen and business knowledge. With companies across all industries utilizing business analytics to inform strategies and boost business performance, this growing field has become indispensable—and highly desirable. In today’s business world, data is the new oil and Questrom’s MSBA will prepare you to take the industry by storm.
Top 6
Boston named a Top 6 hub for data science
LinkedIn
$15.7 T
Economic Impact due to AI adoption by 2030.
PwC
29%
Increase in demand for data scientists
Indeed
A COLLABORATIVE, IMPACT-DRIVEN COMMUNITY
At Questrom, community is at our core. We’re collaborative, not cutthroat. We’re honest, thoughtful, and eager to see one another succeed. Be it faculty, staff, students, or alumni, our community is as welcoming and inclusive as it is ambitious and motivated.
“THE PROGRAM DEFINITELY EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. I NOT ONLY LEARNED REALLY USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, BUT ALSO RECEIVED A LOT OF HELP IN TERMS OF CAREER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.”
The students in your program will come from all types of academic experiences with all kinds of backgrounds. So, whether you are a business, statistics, or engineering major, your MSBA classmates will be just like you—focused on making an impact in the business world. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a network of over 51,000 talented Questrom alumni and 400,000 Boston University alumni.
Don’t just take our word for it—our MSBA Admissions Ambassadors are around to chat via email, on the phone, or virtually about what being an MSBA student at the Questrom School of Business is really like.
Class Profile
JOIN STRONG PEERS. PUSH YOUR BOUNDARIES. BUILD A NETWORK FOR LIFE.
You won’t just leave Questrom with the tools to thrive in the field—you’ll leave with a lifelong network, too. Look at the backgrounds of students in the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program and you’ll find a wide range of experience—from nationality to undergraduate study to professional work.
Location is Everything
It’s in our name. And in our DNA. Our city is a national hub of innovation. And a major center for data science. And that’s just the beginning. Boston offers unparalleled research, culture, entertainment, and history. Come here and you’ll get a top-ranked MSBA program with direct access to the vibrant Boston business community, leading companies …and a whole lot more.
2nd
In the world to study digital transformation and find employment in the digital sector according to Times Higher Education
8th
Best city in the world for innovation according to the World Economic Forum
9th
Best city in the US for young professionals according to U.S. News & World Report
Ready to experience all that Boston has to offer? You’ll find everything you need to know about on-campus housing on BU’s Housing website. Or, check out this guide with tips on finding off-campus housing nearby.
Take the next step
See for yourself how the Questrom experience can transform your world. Attend an admissions event in-person or online, grab coffee with a student, sit in on a class, and more.
Apply to the msba
Ready to apply? Once you’ve submitted your materials, we’ll start the review process. We’re happy to answer your questions along the way.