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Ready to flex your analytical acumen?

The MS in Business Analytics is a 3-semester program that 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. Though real-world examples and applications, you’ll get hands-on exposure of how AI and advanced analytics is used in various industries and business functions.

Curriculum

The MS in Business Analytics program at the Questrom School of Business is currently designated by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM-eligible degree program. International students in F-1 student status may be able to apply for a 24-month extension of their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization.  More information about STEM OPT eligibility is available from the BU International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).

12-Month Track

  • Accelerated program with final electives, including capstone industry projects, during the summer
  • Best for early professionals with at least some prior work experience, and/or students with initial exposure to business analytics

16-Month Track

  • With the 16-month track, you will have the opportunity to complete a summer or fall internship, and an optional concentration in a focused area of business analytics
  • Best for more recent graduates, and/or students with more limited prior background in advanced analytics

Concentrations

Concentrations are available in the following areas:

  • Marketing Analytics
  • Healthcare Analytics
  • Data and Methods (Applied Data Science)

Students can also customize electives from over 12 different courses.

Sample 12-Month & 16-Month Curriculum Plans*

The program begins with a Programming & Statistical Foundations Bootcamp in August prior to the first fall semester. This course may be waived by demonstrating mastery of pre-requisite skills, or by successfully completing approved online coursework prior to program start.

Sample 12-month and 16-month Curriculum plans for MSBA at BU Questrom

Real Data. Real Solutions.

The MS in Business Analytics curriculum gives you exciting opportunities for experiential learning. Whether it’s through networking events, or a hands-on hackathon, you’ll get to flex your new knowledge immediately.

More Than Just A Degree

Upon completion of the MSBA program, you’ll …

Demonstrate proficiency with a variety of data-analytic tools.

Be able to manipulate data, develop statistical and machine learning models, and visualize and present output to improve business outcomes.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills, connecting quantitative and qualitative tools, concepts, and context to effectively solve problems and make decisions.

Communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences in speech, in writing, and graphically.

Demonstrate interpersonal, team, collaborative, and leadership skills.

Our Faculty

Michelle Ehrenreich View Profile
Michelle Ehrenreich

Master Lecturer, Marketing

Rena Conti View Profile
Rena Conti

Dean’s Research Scholar

Associate Professor, Markets, Public Policy, and Law

Marcus Bellamy View Profile
Marcus Bellamy

Associate Professor, Operations and Technology Management

Nachiketa Sahoo View Profile
Nachiketa Sahoo

Associate Professor, Information Systems

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MSBA Admissions

Application Deadlines

  • October 18, 2024
  • December 4, 2024
  • February 3, 2025
  • March 27, 2025*
  • April 29, 2025**

*Last round for all international applicants who are not currently in the US and on an active F-1 visa
**Last round for domestic and international Students with a current, active F-1 visa

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