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The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program at UMass Boston prepares students with essential competencies for thriving in our data-centric business environment. You'll gain expertise in gathering, processing, and deriving insights from data to support strategic business choices, while enhancing your abilities in communication, analytical reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
Through practical applications like case studies and internships, the program readies graduates for diverse industry roles spanning healthcare, finance, technology, and public sector organizations. Instruction from seasoned faculty with real-world expertise ensures access to valuable professional connections through the program's corporate partnerships and alumni network.
Students can tailor their MSBA experience by selecting between two focus areas: Big Data Analytics or Supply Chain Analytics.
Career Pathways
As a business analyst, you might examine data to uncover meaningful patterns that drive organizational decisions. Data scientists apply advanced statistical techniques to complex datasets, while market research analysts investigate consumer trends and preferences. These represent just a sampling of the opportunities available with an MSBA degree.
Potential career trajectories include:
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Specialist
Data Scientist
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Research Specialist
International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program. Most international 4-year degrees are recognized as being equivalent. Most international 3-year degrees, including the Indian Bachelor of Arts, Sciences and Commerce degrees, are not considered to be equivalent.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams: