Master of Science in Business Analytics
As AI automates more routine work, organizations increasingly need professionals who can interpret results, make strategic recommendations, and drive business outcomes. The MS in Business Analytics equips students with the skills to transform data, AI, and quantitative modeling into insights that drive business decisions.
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Earn an In-Demand Degree in less than one year
In just 10 months, the full-time MSBA in Austin prepares you to solve real business problems using analytics, AI, statistics, and optimization. Students learn to clean, model, and interpret data — and to work above and alongside AI by applying judgment, communication, and business context.
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Learn Career- Ready Skills from Top Faculty
The STEM-designated MSBA combines advanced analytics with business decision-making in a 36-credit, full-time format. Students can tailor the curriculum through electives in financial analytics or supply chain and marketing analytics, while building the ability to turn technical outputs into business action.
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The MSBA admissions team offers step-by-step guidance on readiness, application requirements, essays, deadlines, and decision timelines so you always know what comes next.
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McCombs at a Glance

The Texas McCombs MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) is consistently recognized as a top-ranked business analytics graduate program. Students benefit from rigorous, hands-on analytics training in collaborative classrooms, guided by award-winning faculty with deep industry experience, ensuring strong preparation for high-impact careers in business analytics, data science, and AI-driven decision-making.

No.1
Business Analytics
Best Master's in Big Data Management (in the U.S.)
Eduniversal
No.4
Campus Environment
Best Business School Campus Environment
Princeton Review
No.9
Business Analytics Dept.
Best Business School Business Analytics Dept.
U.S. News & World Report

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“The real value of the program is that it teaches you how to think critically, understand business problems, work with data, and communicate insights to stakeholders. AI can help with coding, research, and analysis, but it still needs people who can ask the right questions, understand the business context, validate the output, and translate results into decisions. The MSBA program helps build exactly those skills. It prepares you to become someone who can connect technical work with business impact.”

Manasa Maganti, MSBA ’25, Sr. decision scientist at a top three U.S. cruiseline company

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“In both technical execution and communication, I can clearly see the impact of the MSBA in my professional role. The storytelling and presentation experience I gained at UT Austin has been very valuable. It helped me become more confident presenting my work and explaining complex problems in a simple, clear way to different audiences.”

Pratysh Rohilla, MSBA ’25, Advanced Analytics Manager at Walmart

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“For MSBA students, your value as a future employee is not just technical or quantitative skills, but the ability to understand complex information and help others make better decisions. At the end of the day, while Generative AI can aid in the decision-making process, you still need to judge what is right, what fits the organization, and how the outputs should be used.”

Alex Parson, MSBA ’25, AI/ML Engineer at CRH Americas

Secure Your Future with Financial Aid
Graduate school is an investment, and all admitted MSBA students get access to a dedicated McCombs financial aid team to explore federal loans via FAFSA, merit scholarships (no separate application required), and external funding options. Review your full cost of attendance and learn how to make a personalized funding strategy for the 10-month on-campus program.
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Graduate Ready for Your Career
McCombs' career management team supports MSBA students through every step of the recruiting process. In addition to one-on-one career coaching, resume, and interview preparation, students also receive access to exclusive networking events and opportunities to connect with industry partners. Program graduates experience strong employment outcomes, with a majority of students accepting new job offers within six months of graduation.
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Connect with Industry Professionals
Take advantage of McCombs' strong network of corporate partners and alumni. The MSBA program hosts industry networking events that bring recruiters from Walmart, Dell, Deloitte Consulting, and 100+ business analytics employers to campus.
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MSBA: Part-Time for Working Professionals
The MSBA for Working Professionals offers the same curriculum, faculty support, and career management and networking opportunities in a flexible, online format, allowing you to obtain a high-value master's degree in 23 months alongside your full-time job.
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