Offered in: Chicago

The MS in Business Analytics is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to business analytics, data analytics, and data science. This program equips students with the technical knowledge and skills to assist organizations in managing their data, analyzing it for insights, and implementing those insights to improve the organization.  The program features deep technical content via an “analytical core” that builds knowledge/skills in data structures, data preparation, analytical strategies and processes, statistical analysis, and communication of analytical conclusions.  The program also features several different concentrations that allow students to specialize in different business disciplines, providing flexibility so that students can tailor their education to their needs.

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The program will feature R as the primary technology tool, woven into multiple courses.  Students will also be exposed to other technology tools such as MS Excel, Tableau, and potentially additional Microsoft and IBM technologies.  Students wanting to learn Python programming language can take coursework in the Computer Science department, specifically CST 436 COMPUTING WITH DATA IN PYTHON.

To earn the MS in Business Analytics, students must successfully complete at least 33 credit hours: eight core courses (24 credit hours) and three electives (9 credit hours).

Prerequisite courses (2 Courses/6 Credit Hours) these courses or relevant experience are part of the admission policy and not part of the formal degree program. These courses can be waived if student has relevant prior coursework (undergraduate or graduate) or relevant work experience.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C (not C-) may be applied toward the 33 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated.