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Professional Master's in Business Analytics

Professional Master's in Business Analytics

The Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a 30-credit program catered to working professional students. Continued globalization, advancements in digital technologies, and the most recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), have resulted in increasing reliance on Business Analytics for competitive advantage and business growth across a diversity of industries: financial, healthcare, cybersecurity, social media, marketing, trade, transport, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, sports management, and services. The Master's in Business Analytics degree trains business graduate students in methods and tools to extract, curate, preserve, analyze, mine, visualize, and present structured and unstructured business data for making well-informed executive decisions.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics is a STEM program with emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and social media analytics, along with advanced domain-specific topics, such as healthcare analytics, sports analytics, financial analytics, and hospitality and marketing analytics. Graduates earning a Master's in Business Analytics are equipped to meet market demands for highly skilled Business Analytics professionals able to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as to analyze, interpret, and make data-based business recommendations and decisions.Ìý

¹ó´¡±«â€™s Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) provides graduates with a business perspective on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), as drivers of innovation. Students gain expertise and in-demand skills for deciphering relevant data, analyzing it to uncover trends and recognize patterns, translating the analysis into valuable insights about performance and processes, and using it to make informed strategic decisions across industries.

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Why Earn a Professional Master's in Business Analytics?

The Professional MSBA Degree is a STEM program with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media analytics, along with advanced domain-specific topics, such as healthcare analytics, financial analytics, marketing analytics, sports analytics, and hospitality. Graduates earning a Master’s in Business Analytics are equipped to meet market demands for highly skilled Business Analytics professionals able to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as to analyze, interpret, and make data-based business recommendations and decisions.Ìý

  • The MSBA program is a STEM Designated Degree program (CIP Code 30.7102) as determined by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on their list of STEM Eligible Majors for STEM OPT or a STEM OPT extension.
  • The MSBA F-1 student is eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, making it a full 36 months of OPT with students able to stay and work in the United States.
  • For more information about OPT & STEM OPT, visit Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Office of International Student Services website for more details.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and analyze relevant data
  • Decipher data to uncover trends and identify patterns
  • Translate data into valuable insights
  • Understand business perspective, challenges and opportunities of AI
  • Plan, manage, maintain AI projects
  • Create reports with data visualization tools
  • Make data-driven improvements to performance and processes
  • Apply data mining, text mining, and predictive analysis tools
  • Understand key web analytics metrics to assess goals and ROI of social media

Sample of Career Roles:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Assistant Director of Business Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence Senior Manager
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Marketing Strategist/Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Budget Analyst
  • Market and Social Media Researchers

Learning Methodology

A variety of learning methods are employed throughout the program. Case studies, computer simulations of challenging, competitive business situations, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individual study, lectures, visual presentations, guest speakers, and assigned readings are regularly used. Students also complete research and analytical studies to develop strategic thinking abilities.

Program Start Dates

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January 9, 2027

Online
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January 11, 2027

On-Campus

Professional Master's in Business Analytics Admission & Application Process

The Office of Executive Education reviews candidate applications on an individual basis looking at aspects of an applicant's professional and academic background.

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; no business prerequisites are required
  • GPA approximately 3.0 or higher over the last 60 undergraduate credits
  • Four years professional work experience
  • GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants

Spring 2027 Online: Click to access/return to the Departmental Application

Spring 2027 On-Campus: Click to access/return to the Departmental Application

While there is not a specific end date to apply, the Executive Education department recommends submission of applications by early July for the Fall semester, mid-November for the Spring semester, and late April for the Summer semester. The Executive Education programs are on a rolling admission cycle, and qualified candidates may be considered for admission until the program start date or deferred to the subsequent term/semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure admission into the program.


Item 1: Submit Current Resume

Current resume with three academic or professional references on last page including: reference name, title, company, contact information.

Item 2: Submit Unofficial Transcript(s) or Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Upload your unofficial transcript(s) from your bachelor’s program or transcript evaluation (this step is NOT required for Â鶹ŮÀÉ graduates). If you only have an official copy of your transcripts or evaluation, please mail them to our office (listed below). Graduates of a foreign college who have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree are required to submit a course-by-course and GPA evaluation from a foreign credentials evaluation service that is a member of .

Item 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
The supplemental application includes a "Recommendations" tab with space to enter email addresses corresponding to your recommenders (two letters recommended). If email addresses are entered, please notify your recommenders that they can expect a request from you - via email - containing a link to our database. Alternatively, upload scanned letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be academic (professor, instructor) or professional (colleague, manager, associate) and can be a subset of your references. The letter should address your work ethic, preparedness for graduate studies, how the degree would help you advance your profession, etc. A one-page document composed of 2-3 paragraphs will suffice for this requirement for each letter.  

Upon successful review of the Departmental Application documents, you will be informed of your admission status. If accepted, your admissions coordinator will send you information for the next steps to complete the application process.

GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants. GMAT/GRE waiver eligibility is based on the evaluation of academic and professional credentials listed under “Admissions Criteria.” A waiver may also be granted with the completion of an advanced degree (Master’s, Doctoral, Professional) from a regionally accredited university or institution. An exam waiver will be considered only after the admissions committee is able to review a completed departmental application. If it is advised to re-apply to the program with a GMAT/GRE exam score, the committee recommends a GMAT total score of 500, GMAT Focus Edition score of 495, or a GRE score of Verbal: 143, Quantitative: 144, Writing: 4.

Upon application review, an interview by the Executive Education Admissions Committee may be requested on a case-by-case basis.

Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo. Please note, applicants are responsible for making arrangements to schedule the test(s). 

The minimum College of Business requirements

  • TOEFL is 600 for the Paper-Based Test and 100 for the Internet Based Test (Â鶹ŮÀÉ's school code is 5229)
  • IELTS is a band score of 7.0
  • Duolingo exam is 110

Here is the official Â鶹ŮÀÉ regulation on English Language Proficiency

Regulation 4.009. Non-Native speakers of English are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:

  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
  • Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English

Program Features

  • 10 courses (no business pre-requisites required), 30 credits total
  • 8-week terms 
  • In-person at the Boca Raton campus:
    • Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Students may attend live virtual during class hours
  • $27,000
    • $900 per credit hour
    • Program Fees Include: Tuition, e-books and materials, software, student ID with access to facilities and library resources, parking e-permit, review classes and recorded classes, professional development training, graduation cap and gown, and banquet.
    • Fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
    • Financial aid, tuition reimbursement, self-pay, and veterans' benefits are all accepted
  • Globally recognized AACSB-accredited College of Business
  • Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
  • Courses taught by world-class faculty
  • Exclusive access to state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities

  • 10 courses (no business pre-requisites required), 30 credits total
  • 30 credits total
  • 8-week terms, Completely Online
  • $27,000
    • $900 per credit hour
    • Program Fees Include: Tuition, e-books and materials, software, student ID with access to facilities and library resources, parking e-permit, review classes and recorded classes, professional development training, graduation cap and gown, and banquet.
    • Fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
    • Financial aid, tuition reimbursement, self-pay, and veterans' benefits are all accepted
  • Globally recognized AACSB-accredited College of Business
  • Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
  • Courses taught by world-class faculty
  • Exclusive access to state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities

Professional Master's in Business Analytics Curriculum

The 30-credit Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program consists of coursework emphasizing Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence (BI), Blockchain and Digital Business Transformation, Social Media and Web Analytics, data mining and advanced business analytics to IT project management, management information systems and technology. Courses expose students to software, tools and methods to extract, curate, preserve, analyze, mine, visualize, and present structured and unstructured business data. Prior coursework in business is not required. *Software/tools used in courses (subject to change).

Required Coursework - 10 courses (30 credits)

Core Curriculum - 8 courses (24 credits)

Management Information Systems and Technology (ISM 6026)

(3 credits)

Study and evaluation of information systems: types, development and use. Emphasizes understanding information systems in the context of managerial use, problems, and opportunities.

*Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Project

Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (ISM 6427)

(3 credits)

Provides a business perspective of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as drivers of innovation in businesses. Students learn how AI is used in practice across organizations and industries, how to plan, manage and maintain AI projects, and how to address the AI challenges and implications for the organization and society.

* IBM Watson Studio; IBM Cloud

Introduction to Business Analytics and Big Data (ISM 6404)

 

(3 credits)

Provides an understanding of the business intelligence and business analytics processes and techniques used in transforming data to knowledge and value in organizations. Students also develop skills in analyzing data using generally available tools (e.g. Excel).

* Microsoft Excel & Tableau

Advanced Business Analytics (ISM 6405)

(3 credits)

An in-depth examination of business analytics methods of visualization, data mining, text mining and web mining, using various analytical tools. In a laboratory setting, investigates applications for smaller firms.

* Python, R & MySQL Workbench

Data Mining and Predictive Analytics  (ISM 6136) 

(3 credits)

Introduces the core concepts of data mining (DM) and its techniques, implementation and benefits. Identifies industry branches that most benefit from DM, such as retail, target marketing, fraud protection, health care and science, and web and e-commerce. Detailed case studies and using leading mining tools on real data are presented.

* Analytical Solver Platform (XLMiner) & Rapid Miner

Social Media and Web Analytics (ISM 6555) 

(3 credits)

Covers concepts and techniques for retrieving, exploring, visualizing and analyzing social network and social media data, website usage and clickstream data. Learn to use key metrics to assess goals and return on investment and perform social network analysis to identify important social actors, subgroups, and network properties in social media.   

*Google Analytics, Similarweb, OpenTracker, Facebook Insights   

Data Management and Analysis with Excel (QMB 6303) 

(3 credits)

Solve research and business problems by leveraging the most powerful productivity tool, Excel. Curation, management, analysis, and visualization of information and data are covered by using PowerView, Vlookup, charts, pivot tables, scenarios, functions, macro programming etc.

* Microsoft Excel

Communication Strategies for Business Professionals (GEB 6217)

(3 credits)

Writing and speaking strategies linked to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision-making. Students submit papers and presentations from core courses. 

Electives - 2 courses (6 credits). Select (2) of the following elective courses:

Supply Chain Analytics (QMB 6616)

(3 credits)

Develops skills in modeling and optimization techniques for the analysis of strategic, tactical and operational supply chain problems. Problems range from inventory management, distribution planning and facility location to risk management and global sourcing.

Database Management Systems (ISM 6217)

(3 credits)

Development of well-formed databases to manage data from initial database design to implementation and query. Applies database management tools and techniques such as data security for use in businesses and government. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in database management systems.

Blockchain and Crypto Assets: Digital Business Transformation (ISM 6455)

(3 credits)

Digital transformations encompass all organizations, business sectors and society. This course provides a critical understanding of transformative technological innovations such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT and other crypto products, and how they evolve business and society. Business strategies are discussed in the context of these innovations. Appropriate for all business disciplines.

Special Topics (ISM 6930)

(2-5 credits)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lectures on advanced and specialized topics.

Project Management (MAN 6581)

(3 credits)

Provides a strong foundation in the planning and control of projects. Addresses specific operational issues related to projects in areas such as process re-engineering, new product development, enterprise resource planning, and software development are addressed. Other topics included are project risk management, critical chain project management, contingency planning, and the balanced scoreboard.

Supply Chain Management (MAN 6596)

(3 credits)

Provides an understanding of key issues, mechanics, and developments in sourcing and managing the supply chain, which is the connected network of all of the value activities that plan, control, and supply interim and finished product services to customers.

Â鶹ŮÀÉ College of Business Faculty

One of the strongest attributes of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ College of Business is the highly esteemed and experienced faculty. Classes are taught using a balanced blend of case studies, real-world examples and strong academic theories, making the crucial real-time link between the classroom and industry.

The faculty members in the Master of Science in Business Analytics program are selected from the nearly 90 full-time faculty in the College of Business. Selection criteria include excellence in teaching, consulting, research, and publication.

Faculty teach in the Master's in Business Analytics program because they are interested in the practical world of business data and anaylitics and appreciate the emerging opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the expertise of your professors is demonstrated by their scholarship, industry experience, and research prowess:

  • Earned doctoral degrees from the nation's most prestigious AACSB-accredited universities, such as Harvard, Wharton School, Northwestern, MIT, Columbia, Chicago, NYU, and Michigan.
  • Consulted with Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, and government; published numerous texts and articles in leading academic business journals, such as Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accounting Research, Financial Review, Financial Management, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of Business Research, Public Opinion Quarterly, Columbia Journal of World Business, International Business Studies.
  • Published articles in the most widely recognized practitioner-oriented business and trade journals, such as Harvard Business Review, Journal of Accountancy, Business Horizons, Long Range Planning, Marketing News, American Demographics, The CPA Journal, Journal of Taxation, Financial Executive, Banker's Magazine, Bank Marketing, Productions and Inventory Management, The Financial Planner, The Personnel Administrator, The Development Journal.

Guest speakers from industry and government may also be invited to lecture.

Tuition & Payment Options

Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics Program FeesÌý

Program Type Per Credit Hour Total Number of Credits Total Program Cost
Online / On-Campus $900Ìý 30 credits total Ìý$27,000

Program Fees are the same for Florida residents, out-of-state residents, and international students.

Online & On-Campus Program Fees include:

  • Tuition
  • Instructional materials, eBooks, and software.
  • Refreshments and snacks for in-person attendees during class sessions (on-campus only)
  • Recordings of all course lectures
  • Digital parking permit
  • Student ID card
  • Dedicated Advisor and guaranteed schedule for the entire program
  • Access to workshops and seminars
  • Business Career Specialist
  • Full support: advising, tech support, financial services, career guidance
  • Lifetime discounted rates on professional development certificate courses
  • 24/7 access to dedicated group study rooms
  • Microsoft Office products
  • Tutoring and writing services
  • Graduation regalia
  • Graduation banquet

Financial Information

Master of Business Analytics Tuition Comparison

*The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, and graduate orientation fee.

**The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, graduate orientation fee, textbooks and materials, graduation regalia, and graduation banquet.

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Master of Science in Business Analytics Tuition

Financial aid offers are based on a cost of attendance that is constructed based on several components as designated by federal regulations. The cost of attendance includes “Direct Costs” for expenses that are paid to Â鶹ŮÀÉ directly, such as tuition, fees and on-campus housing and meal plans. It also includes “Indirect Costs” for expenses that are not paid to Â鶹ŮÀÉ directly, but that we anticipate you may pay for living and other personal expenses while you are enrolled. Your actual cost may vary. This estimate is for fall and spring semesters only and assumes full time enrollment 9 credits in the fall and 9 credits in the spring. Enrollment for summer has additional costs. Some programs involve additional costs. Please contact your department (or prospective department) if you have questions about additional costs.

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