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Online Master of Science in Business Analytics

Online Master of Science in Business Analytics

Advance Your Career in Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics curriculum combines data analytics with
business concepts and impactful communications to help you become a successful analyst
with excellent potential for professional growth. Whether your undergraduate degree is
focused in business, accounting and finance, or technology, the MSBA from William
Woods University will provide you with the tools to excel in the ever-growing field of
business analytics.

This STEM-designated program will provide you with the skills to:

  • Collect, process, and analyze data
  • Build statistical and machine learning models
  • Conduct data mining
  • Create data visualizations
  • Use artificial intelligence to support decision making
  • Use essential analytics tools such as spreadsheets, Python, R, and Tableau
  • Develop and present analytical reports in written, graphic, and oral forms.

Your Master of Science in Business Analytics Degree at Work

Today, business analytics is one of the most sought-after careers in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for management analysts in the year 2020 was $87,660. The employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Jobs in the business analytics field include:

  • Data Analytics Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Assurance Analyst
  • Database Administrator

Requirements/Curriculum

The MSBA is a 30 credit-hour degree comprised of 10 courses, three credit hours each.

Courses you may take

  • Data Analytics for Business
  • Business Intelligence
  • Statistical Analysis with R and Python
  • Database Management
  • Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making
  • Data Visualization
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics
  • Information Security
  • Business Analytics Capstone

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