School of Business
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Advance the skillsets you will need to analyze and utilize dynamic data to drive organizational success.
Program Overview
This Master of Science in Business Analytics program will prepare you to effectively analyze business data and successfully present information to inform strategic decision-making. The curriculum requires you to evaluate the value of business analytics and the ethical use of data through a Christian lens and consider bias/fairness issues when analyzing data for real-world applications.
What to Expect
In this program, you will focus on applied business analytics, rather than a purely data analytics focus. The five concentrations also allow you to apply analytical concepts to your chosen area of expertise.
Concentrations include:
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Systems
- Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
The program will culminate in a final capstone course where you’ll work on a large analytics project in your area of expertise. Through an overview course, you’ll learn the basics of programming, coding and database applications. In your following courses, you’ll focus on how to apply these analytics skills to business decisions. Although you’ll learn about the ‘back end’ of data, this program is geared towards the ‘front end’ users of data. You’ll graduate from this program able to explain complex results and insights to move your organization forward.
This flexible program can be completed in 12 months through 8-week online or face-to-face courses. Although we offer courses 100% online, our courses are a collaborative classroom environment - so you can take classes no matter where you’re located, and feel connected at the same time. Plus, no GRE or GMAT are required to apply. That means that you can gain the knowledge you need even while working full-time.
Career Outlook
Big data is everywhere and business analytics skills are needed from entry level positions all the way to the top executives. So, whether you are just starting your career, looking to upskill, or trying to get a better handle on your businesses data to drive strategy decisions, the Master of Science in Business Analytics will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Management Analysts, just one of the many possible positions this degree prepares you for, are growing faster than the average, at a projected rate of 14% from 2020 to 2030. Median pay in this role is over $87,000 annually. Market Analyst positions are expected to increase 22%, which is much faster than the average and operations research analysts are expected to grow at 25%!
Prepare yourself for the skills needed for the career of your future and enroll today!
