Business Analytics, MS
Gain the technical skills and experience to advance your career and become a leader in data and analytics.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Delivered by the highly ranked W. P. Carey departments of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, the STEM-designated Master of Science program in business analytics builds on the quantitative skills and knowledge needed to advance on the analytics career ladder.
Data is becoming vital to today's world, making business analytics specialist one of the most valuable careers. You learn to extract value from data, lead data-driven projects and create an overall impact within business organizations. You can choose from five specializations to deepen your focus in one specific area: big data, cloud computing and tech consulting, fintech, marketing analytics or supply chain analytics.
Two formats are available for this program. The first pathway is the full-time program --- designed to immerse you in full-time graduate studies --- which takes nine months or 16 months, depending on the specialization track chosen. The second is the online delivery option in which you deepen skills in business analytics and learn more about evolving topics in this field. This option is ideal if you are a busy working professional who is looking to continue working full time while attending school.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required applied project courses (SCM 593 and CIS 593)
Required Core (6 credit hours) Electives (21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curricular Information
CIS 509 Analytics for Unstructured Data (3)
SCM 517 Business Process Analytics (3)
CIS 593 Applied Project (1.5)
SCM 593 Applied Project (1.5)
For electives, students should consult the academic unit for a list of approved courses.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The letter of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and opportunity for success in the program. Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department website.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have the essential academic preparation required for roles that involve deriving value from data and modeling, leading data-driven analyses and creating critical business advantages.
Career examples include:
- business intelligence analyst
- computer database architect
- data analyst
- IT project manager
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
WPC Graduate Programs
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MCRD 350
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
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Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
