Online Master of Science In Business Analytics
Are you a data guru looking to hone your quantitative skills and apply them to a professional business setting? Arizona State University’s Master of Science in business analytics teaches you how to analyze, dissect and manipulate data at rest, and use your discoveries to drive strategic business decisions. Upon graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide range of industries, including marketing, finance, supply chain management and information management.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/18/2022
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 5
Total credit hours: 30
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what is a master’s in business analytics?
With a clear understanding of data in its current state, companies can make point-in-time decisions, giving them a competitive advantage. In ASU Online’s Master of Science in business analytics degree program, you’ll learn to derive value from data and modeling, lead data-driven analyses and create a critical business advantage. You’ll also develop advanced skills in synthesizing large quantities of data at rest and utilizing it to tell a story.
Additionally, this program leans heavily into quantitative courses, providing you with the technical skills needed to be competitive in a fast growing business discipline.
How valuable is a master’s degree in business analytics?
In the age of big data, collecting the data is only one part of the equation. There is a growing demand in business and other industries for professionals who understand the story told by data. The marketable skills you’ll obtain with a master’s in business analytics include:
- Data mining and visualization.
- Data modeling.
- Marketing and predictive analytics.
- Machine learning.
Is an online master’s in business analytics degree worth it?
Yes. The recent explosion of big data impacted every part of the global economy, making business analytics specialists one of the fastest-growing careers in our economy.
Does my ASU business analytics degree say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Featured business analytics courses
In the master’s in business analytics, you’ll take several courses to build core competencies in math, statistics and business. This program concludes with a collaborative project, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in your previous courses. Program courses include:
Core
Analytic Decision Modeling I
Core
Analytic Decision Modeling II
Core
Business Analytics Strategy
Core
Data-Driven Quality Management
Core
Data Mining I
Core
Data Mining II
Core
Decision Models for Supply Chain Management
Core
Introduction to Applied Analytics or Statistics for Managers
What can I do with a Master of Science in business analytics?
Because big data has become an essential part of today’s global economy, business analytics is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative career fields. Upon graduating with a graduate degree in business analytics, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers, including, but not limited to:
Business intelligence analyst
Chief executive
Data analyst
Data manager
IT specialist
Marketing manager
Network security analyst
Study with passionate and award winning faculty members
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Study with passionate and award winning faculty members
Faculty at the W. P. Carey School of Business are passionate about innovative research and impact. Our school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body which represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include:
- Nobel laureate.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- Renowned journal publications.
- Speakers at national conferences.
Admission requirements for the business analytics master’s degree
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Study at one of the best business schools in the nation
The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country. Our AACSB-accredited business school is committed to delivering excellent quality and great value. Our peer-reviewed 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect our commitment to academics, groundbreaking research and positive student outcomes.
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