Master of Science in Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program at the Tepper School of Business prepares you to turn data into strategic advantage. With a STEM-designated curriculum and Carnegie Mellon’s leadership in analytics and artificial intelligence, you will graduate ready to meet the growing demand for data-savvy business leaders.
Full-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics Program
In less than one year, you’ll be poised for sought-after positions in analytics, transforming how organizations harness data to make strategic decisions.
- Nine-month program
- On Carnegie Mellon’s campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Ideal for recent college graduates with little or no work experience
Part-Time Online Master’s in Business Analytics Program
With a flexible online learning environment and optional on-campus experiences, you don’t have to choose between community and convenience as a part-time MSBA student.
- 20-month program
- Online program with optional on-campus experiences
- For working professionals with varying levels of work experience
Master’s in Business Analytics Program Details
When we say we prepare you to lead with precise, data-informed problem-solving skills, we mean it.
Our MSBA curriculum helps you develop relevant and in-demand skill sets and knowledge. The STEM designation of the program instantly affirms your quantitative competencies to future employers and is an important credential for international students.
You will leave the MSBA program with direct experience in:
- Corporate communication with stakeholders
- Cross-functional team management
- Large-scale data management and programming in R and Python
- Machine learning and predictive modeling methodologies
Graduate equipped to address the business challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) poses through courses like “Business Value for Integrative Analytics” and “Ethics in AI.” Experiential learning courses pair you with a company and give you the chance to manage one of their large data sets, develop models and analytical insights, and communicate findings to company executives and faculty.
Professionals who hold a master’s in business analytics have a strong advantage in a world where analytical, data-backed decision-making rules the marketplace.
Employers want team members with a refined ability to interpret complex data and make quick and accurate decisions — and then execute those decisions with the soft skills needed to motivate a team. Employers know they can find that kind of high-caliber candidate at CMU. That’s why they recruit from the Tepper School, year after year.
Our MS in Business Analytics graduates work in industries such as:
- Consulting
- Consumer products
- Energy
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Media and entertainment
- Technology
The MSBA program prepares you for roles such as:
- Director of Business Development
- Global Development Analyst
- Operational Excellence Rotation Program
- Private Equity Business Analyst
- Project Controls Manager
- Senior Associate Data Analyst
- Senior Consultant
- Strategic Pricing Leadership Development Associate
One exceptional feature of a Tepper School degree that you won’t find elsewhere is our ecosystem of support. We provide exclusive one-on-one coaching, tailored to your field and path, with a career counselor who has direct experience in your industry. Your counselor will design a job search plan just for you, and we will make sure you have all the polish, skill, and confidence you need to land your target role.
Master’s in Business Analytics Program Admissions and Financial Aid
We admit students from a range of academic and professional backgrounds. If you’re wondering whether the Tepper School’s MSBA program is aligned with your experience and goals, do not hesitate to contact the MSBA admissions team. We can also provide support as you review the MSBA program tuition and financial aid opportunities.
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