Why a Master's in Business Analytics?
Current technologies are generating a massive amount of data from business transactions and user-generated data, making data analytics a popular field. Here, you'll learn to use skills like statistical analysis and data mining to address business management issues across industries.
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Learn Practical Skills from Top Academics
Cutting-edge analytics including business intelligence, predictive and prescriptive analytics with a focus on leveraging data on quantifying tradeoffs in business decisions.
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Designed With You in Mind
The program offers a blended learning format, with a mix of self-paced online and synchronous (live online) weekly meetings. The program includes 5 required on-campus immersives at The McCombs School of Business in Austin, Texas.
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Quick Facts
Tuition
Tuition
$50,500 for in-state and $55,500 for out-of-state.
Online Program
Online Program
Meets live online weekly during evenings for 23 months.
Participant Profile
Participant Profile
Working professionals attending part time.
Program at a Glance
The Master of Science in Business Analytics for Working Professionals is a 23-month program designed to allow you to study while you work.

Key Program Components

This part-time, online program has three components:

  1. Asynchronous online learning (self-paced)
  2. Synchronous live weekly meetings with faculty and peers (all held online)
    • These meetings take place every Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 pm CST
  3. Five required in-person immersives

Curriculum Pathways

You can customize your curriculum with pathway options, including tracks in:

  • Supply Chain
  • Marketing Analytics

Learn more about the curriculum

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

Program start date: June 2024

Graduation date: May 2026

Application deadlines:

  • Round 1: October 11, 2023
  • Round 2: January 10, 2024
  • Round 3: March 6, 2024
  • Round 4: April 10, 2024

Learn more about the application process

Orientation and First Class Day

Cohort II Immersive 1: Orientation
Cohort II Immersive 1: Orientation
May 30-June 1 2024
Cohort II First Class Day
Cohort II First Class Day
June 11 2024

Who Attends this Program?

Career Stage
Career Stage
Career shifters, career strengtheners, or career jump-starters.
Work Experience
Work Experience
On average, program participants have 2-6 years of work experience, but work experience is not required.
Background
Background
MSBA-WP students come from engineering, the sciences, or other strongly-analytical roles and backgrounds.
Pivot with Confidence

Create Value for Your Organization

Leverage Data to Quantify Business Tradeoffs

Apply Analytics Across Different Business Areas

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Impact Decision Making and Make Better Decisions

Gain Career Relevancy for the Long Term

Evaluate Tradeoffs of Emerging Business Models

Learn more about the Working Professionals Program at one of our events.

Upcoming Events
Connect with Staff or Faculty
Connect with Staff or Faculty
Meet with a staff or faculty member for an informal chat about the online MSBA program.
Attend a Virtual Info Session
Attend a Virtual Info Session
Explore the MSBA for Working Professionals program at a virtual info session.
Get Answers to Your Questions
Browse some of our most-asked questions, or download a PDF to view a full list of FAQs about the program.
Dr. Jade DeKinder
Dr. Jade DeKinder
Dr. Jade DeKinder
Associate Dean of MS Programs
Dr. Anitesh Barua
Dr. Anitesh Barua
Dr. Anitesh Barua
Professor, Unstructured Data
Dr. Guoming Lai
Dr. Guoming Lai
Dr. Guoming Lai
Professor, Supply Chain Management

Influenced by Corporate Leaders

Pilar Odland
Pilar Odland
Pilar Odland
Head of Analytics, Kendra Scott
Abhinaya Anathakrishnan
Abhinaya Anathakrishnan
Abhinaya Anathakrishnan
Data Analytics Manager, Meta
Justin Lo
Justin Lo
Justin Lo
Head of Data Science & Analytics, Chevron
Ed Tonkin
Ed Tonkin
Ed Tonkin
President, Zebra Technologies
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Interested in the Full-Time Program?
We also offer a full-time, in-person MSBA program that can be completed in 10 months. Learn more about the full-time MSBA and compare both programs to help decide which is the best fit for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tuition different in-state vs. out-of-state?

Yes.

  • In-state tuition: $48,000
  • Out-of-state tuition: $53,000

What tests are required for the application?

Beginning with the 2023-24 admissions cycle, GMAT and GRE test scores are now optional for the Texas McCombs Master of Science Programs! Applicants will not be disadvantaged in the admissions profess if they do not submit test scores, and applicants who feel that their test scores reflect their potential for success in graduate school may submit scores for consideration.

If you opt to submit GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE scores, you will need to provide your test scores in order to submit your application. While the official score report may reach the Graduate School after we have received your application, you will not be able to submit unless you have entered your scores and at least uploaded an unofficial score report.

Read more about test scores on our blog.

Do you factor work experience into admissions decisions, or do you only look at GPA?

A student needs to have at least a 3.0 upper division GPA to be accepted without conditions. We holistically review applications, so both factors are considered.

How does this program differ from the post-graduate program in data science & analytics?

  • Career management: This piece is a critical aspect of all MS Programs that sets them apart. One advantage to the MSBA-WP program is access to one-on-one coaching you’ll have for the duration of the program.
  • Capstone Project: Another component that sets this program (and all MS Programs) apart, Capstone offers you the opportunity to work with a real-life company to help them resolve a problem. This helps build your resume and network.
  • Making connections: Access to people who can broaden your network, both through Capstone and the Advisory Council.

Download the MSBA Comparison Chart to compare the online and in-person programs.

What are some of the prerequisites for this program?

  • Strong quantitative skills: Quantitative skills take you a long way when learning new aspects of machine learning, optimization, and when using statistics and understanding data. The program requires some prior background in calculus and statistics, and some quant is needed within the first class.
  • Programming experience: You should have higher levels of programming experience related to object-oriented programming and data structures. You’ll need to know beyond the syntax, and understand how to resolve problems using coding and programming. Generally, prior Python, Java, or C++ experience is sufficient, but R or SQL experience does not provide the object-oriented and data structure experience needed. Attend an info session or speak to an Admissions Officer for more detail.
  • Strong communication skills: You’ll need to know more than data; it’s important to know how to interpret data and communicate the results beyond just technical skills.

What are the dates and times of the synchronous online sessions?

Synchronous online sessions are two hours long, and will take place on Tuesdays from 7-9pm CST.

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Jade DeKinder, Associate Dean for MS programs and Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing, and Genaro Gutierrez, Director for the MS in Business Analytics program and Associate Professor of IROM, discuss the new Master of Science in Business Analytics for Working Professionals program.
Resources
Factsheet
Factsheet
Download a 2-page overview with details on the all-new program for working professionals.
FAQs
FAQs
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