Boost your career potential by learning how to transform raw data into business intelligence. Our program is available online or on campus to fit your busy schedule.

MS in Business Analytics Overview

Business analytics is the process of transforming raw data into business intelligence and insight. Offered through the AACSB-accredited Manning School of Business, our Master of Science in Business Analytics program will help you:

  • Develop the ability to collect, manage and analyze data from various sources.
  • Enhance your understanding of business processes and systems.
  • Develop the ability to understand and communicate insights from descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

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Business Analytics Curriculum

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires 10 courses (30 credits). Students complete a core of seven required courses (21 credits) and then complete three courses (nine credits) within one of six tracks:听

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  1. Analytical Skills: Program graduates will be able to use strong quantitative and analytical skills through the integration of business analysis, data management, and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making.
  2. Communication Skills: Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate business-related information by applying both oral and written methods.
  3. Ethical Data Management: Program graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for supporting individual and corporate data security and privacy decisions.
  4. Team Management & Leadership: Program graduates will be able to apply team management skills as both an effective team member and leader.

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Where Our Graduates Work

Private and public firms in fields as health care, finance, logistics and marketing need business analysts to help identify problems related to forecasting, customer relationship management and revenue optimization. Recent graduates have worked at:

  • Amazon
  • UPS
  • McKinsey & Co.
  • FedEx
  • Raytheon
  • United Health Group
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • GE Energy Management

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Neeti Kothari
Neeti Kothari
Business Analytics

Neeti Kothari left a job at Big Four accounting firm Deloitte in her native India to pursue a Master of Science in business analytics at 51视频. Despite the pandemic, she landed a summer internship at software company PTC in Boston.

(My professor and the dean) have been there since the start of my journey, keeping me motivated.
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Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

Cost Per Credit: $655
Term Registration Fee: $30

Estimated Total Program Cost (30 credits):$19,650听

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).听Learn more at 51视频 Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit听Financial Aid听if you have questions about your eligibility.

  • Application:
  • Application Fee: $75
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.听
  • Test Scores: 51视频鈥檚 school code is 3911. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) applicants. It is accepted, but not required, for master's applicants.
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International Applicants

Transcripts must show degree completion and include a credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member, such as:

  • (CED)
  • (ECE)
  • (WES)

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country鈥檚 national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 100+ (Master of Business Administration is 90+)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0+
  • Duolingo: 135+
  • ASC English: Level 6+
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 72+

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