Master of Science - Business Analytics
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 52,941 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Tucson / USA
- Location
Program description
You will delve deeply into advanced analytics to investigate practical uses for data-driven decision-making in our Master of Business Analytics program. To address business issues, create marketing plans, and spot fresh chances, use real firm data sets. You'll be ready to contribute wherever your job leads you by working with leading researchers and employer-sponsored projects to teach techniques so innovative they're not found in any textbooks.
Program structure
The 33-unit curriculum can be finished by students in two or three semesters (10 or 16 months). For students finishing the degree in 16 months, a foundational course in corporate communications is advised. The 16-month program includes the possibility of a summer internship.
Required foundational business analytics courses – 15 credits
- Statistical Foundations of Business Analytics (2)
- Foundations of Python for Analytics (2)
- Database Foundations (2)
- Econometrics (3)
- Data Mining for Business Intelligence (3)
- Business Consulting (3)
Required foundational business course – 6 credits (select 3 as each are 2 credits)
- Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting (2)
- Financial Management (2)
- Market-Based Management (2)
- Financial Management (2)
- Operations Management (2)
- Economics for Managers (2)
Required data visualization selective – 3 credits (select 1)
- Data Visualization (3)
- Marketing Visual Analytics/Relationship Marketing (3)
Required quantitative selective – 3 credits (select 1)
- Quantitative Methods for Economics (3)
- Econometrics and Machine Learning (3)
- Deep Learning (3)
- Optimization for Business (3)
- Generative AI for Market Insight and Strategies (3)
Electives – 6 credits (select 2)
Any of the additional courses from the Data Visualization and Quantitative Selectives:
- Forensic and Investigative Accounting (3)
- Accounting Data Analytics (3)
- Financial Statement Analysis for Investment Management (3)
- Investment Analysis and Management (3)
- Investment Analysis (3)
- Enterprise Data Management (3)
- Big Data Technologies
- Business Intelligence (3)
- Marketing Research for Managers (3)
Additional 500 level courses offered by the various Eller departments pending the approval of the Academic Director
Strategic Communication and Professional Development
Required, non-degree credits
- Business Communication (3)
- Career Management (1)
Price
Tuition Fee - 52,941 USD/year
Application Fee — 85 USD
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Requirements for applicants
- Applicants may be asked to participate in a short (15 to 25 minutes) virtual interview to discuss their interests in the program and to assess their quantitative background and preparedness for the MSBA program. This requirement replaces the need to complete and submit scores for the GRE or GMAT. A member of the admissions team will reach out to schedule this meeting if you meet the basic criteria for the program.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher. International applicants must calculate their entrance GPA using the UA Graduate College GPA Calculator. PLUS applicants will be asked to upload a screen shot of the GPA results during the application process.
- Copies of official transcripts/academic records (uploaded during online application process)
- Official transcripts/academic records (official documents needed ONLY after being admitted into program.)
- Resume: In addition to work experience with dates of employment, your resume should include education, awards and honors, memberships, leadership experience, and participation in professional organizations. (uploaded during online application process)
- Statement of Purpose: We welcome applications from a wide range of academic backgrounds, professional interests, and personal aspirations. As a way of sharing your personal vision, please prepare a written statement that describes why you are interested in a career in information systems, your specific interests in the academic programs of the Eller College of Management, and how earning a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from the University of Arizona will contribute to you achieving your professional goals.(uploaded during online application process)
- Recommendations: Requests from two to three professional associates who can speak to your eligibility for this program. You will identify these individuals within the application, and they will be asked to complete a short form regarding your suitability for a graduate program in Business Analytics.
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL iBT 85
- IELTS composite score of 7.0
About the university
With more than 300 degree options, the University of Arizona, a top-100 university globally, provides chances for resume-building and transformative education. With collaborations with NASA, learn from professors who have won Nobel Prizes and aim high in your research.
The mission
We will continue innovating and improving our educational methods to set the standard for creating adaptive problem-solvers who can take on our biggest challenges.
The University of Arizona promotes learning and innovation in ways that benefit students, professionals, and communities alike, from its main campus, established in 1885, to outposts worldwide.
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- #95 Top World University (CWUR 2023)
- #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)
- Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)
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