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MS in Business Analytics

Wow future employers with a unique resume that showcases your ability to turn data into solutions.

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Turn Data into Action

With Boston University’s STEM-designated MS in Business Analytics, you’ll acquire essential skills in all areas of business analytics — from data mining and experimental methods to AI and Data 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.
 

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The MS in Business Analytics enhances your ability to critically analyze data in business contexts. The rigorous curriculum builds your statistical and programming skills through hands-on coursework, while also developing key employer-valued skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership.

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Flexible Curriculum

Create your own path and choose between a faster-paced 12-month track featuring industry-sponsored capstone projects or a 16-month track offering opportunities to pursue internships in summer, fall, or both.

Prestige and Location

Questrom’s MS in Business Analytics is ranked 9th in the U.S. by QS and part of one of the world’s leading research universities. Located in a global innovation hub, you’ll learn by doing and have unparalleled access to the Boston business ecosystem.

Expert Faculty

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.

Your Career is our Top Priority

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.

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$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

Our students land offers at highly coveted organizations, including:

  • Amazon
  • NBC Universal
  • Tesla
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Dell
  • PwC
  • Santander
  • Wayfair
  • EY
  • Geico
  • Nike
  • CVS Health
  • Capital One
  • Media Hub
  • Fidelity

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.

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.

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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.

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“The Questrom MSBA is a brilliant and intense program for those who enjoy getting into the weeds. It offers immense learning value and prepares you really well for the roles you take on after the degree.”

Urvashi Tripathi

MS in Busines Analytics

Sr. Product Manager, Digital Product, CVS

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Danting Huang

MS in Business Analytics

FINANCIAL ANALYST, UNILEVER

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Stella Vardanega

MS in Business Analytics

AI/Data Scientist, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

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Chiebuka Onwuzurike

MS in Business Analytics

Analyst, McKinsey & Company

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Aash Gohil

MS in Business Analytics

Data @ Amazon

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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.

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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. Ready to experience all that Boston has to offer? Check out our information on Life in Boston or this guide with tips on finding off-campus housing nearby.

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In the world to study digital transformation and find employment in the digital sector.

Times Higher Education

8th

Best city in the world for innovation.

World Economic Forum

9th

Best city in the US for young professionals.

U.S. News & World Report

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Once you’ve submitted your materials, we’ll start the review process. We’re happy to answer your questions along the way.

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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