MSBA Online
Master of Science in Business Analytics
MS in Business Analytics, tailored for working professionals, via a part-time, hybrid model. Weekly, online, synchronous courses spread out over five semesters with one in-person weekend each semester.
What Makes an MSBA from McCombs Different
Here, you'll learn to use skills like statistical analysis and data mining to address business management issues across industries from top academics. Our faculty are renowned experts in analytics including business intelligence, predictive and prescriptive analytics, with a focus on leveraging data and quantifying tradeoffs in business decisions.
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Immerse Yourself
Although the majority of this program is completed online, our in-person immersives are what set us apart. During these semesterly, weekend-long sessions in Austin, TX, you’ll get invaluable opportunities to connect with your peers, faculty, and advisory council members, learn from industry experts, focus on networking, community building, and career development, as well as dive deeper into academics.
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Jade DeKinder, Associate Dean for MS programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing, and Dr. Genaro Gutierrez, Director for the MS Business Analytics program and Associate Professor of IROM, discuss the launch of the online format of the top-ranked MS Business Analytics program.
Dr. Genaro Gutierrez
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Quick Facts
Participant Profile
Individuals seeking a prestigious degree with the flexibility of a part-time, hybrid program.
Online Format Details
The Master of Science in Business Analytics for Working Professionals is a 23-month format designed to allow you to study while you work.
Key Program Components
This part-time, online program has three components:
- Asynchronous online learning (self-paced)
- Synchronous live weekly meetings with faculty and peers (all held online, these meetings take place every Tuesday from 7:00-9:45 pm CST)
- Five required in-person immersives
Elective Topics
Students may choose electives based on areas of business:
- Finance
- Supply Chain and Marketing
- General Business Studies
Course Schedule
Summer #1
6 credits
- Core: Data Science Programming (3)
- Core: Information Management (3)
Fall #1
6 credits
- Core: Introduction to Machine Learning (3)
- Core: Financial Management (3)
Spring #1
5 credits
- Core: Advanced Machine Learning (3)
- Core: Analytics for Unstructured Data (2)
Summer #2
6 credits
- Core: Optimization-I (2)
- Core: Unsupervised Learning (2)
- Elective (2)
Fall #2
7 credits
- Core: Optimization-II (2)
- Core: Capstone Preparation (1)
- Elective (2)
- Elective (2)
Spring #2
6 credits
- Core: Capstone Project (2)
- Elective (2)
- Elective (2)
Learning Formats
This course is a blend of self-paced online learning and live online classes.
- All courses are held 100% online.
- Courses can be attended from anywhere in the United States.
- The 5 on-campus “immersives” will be held at The McCombs School of Business in Austin, Texas.
Important Dates: Future Students
For incoming and prospective students: Class of 2027
March 31, 2026: Final application deadline
Immersive 1: Orientation: May 2026
Immersive 2: October 2026
Immersive 3: May 2027
Immersive 4: October 2027
Immersive 5: May 2028
First Class Day: June 4, 2026
Graduation: May 2028.
Student Testimonials
This program is robust and impactful. The immersives make it completely unique.
I was looking to be challenged and I knew this was the program to do it.
Get to Know Our Leadership
Proud home to some of the brightest minds in academia and industry.
Interested in MSBA On-Campus?
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