Combined B.S./M.S.
Business Analytics

Fast-track your path to leadership careers in business, marketing, finance and other in-demand fields with advanced expertise in business analytics.

Oakland University’s combined B.S./M.S. business analytics degree program is designed for high-achieving students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time than it would normally take to earn the two degrees independently. 

Earning a business analytics degree can unlock the door to a broad range of careers in business, finance, marketing and many other fields. Our M.S. business analytics degree equips you with advanced knowledge and skills, setting you apart from other business students and preparing you for executive and managerial positions sooner in your career. 

As a business analytics major at Oakland University, you’ll learn from highly accomplished business faculty who prioritize your educational and professional success and prepare you for a rewarding career in business analytics.

Oakland University’s combined B.S./M.S. business analytics degree program is designed for high-achieving students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time than it would normally take to earn the two degrees independently. 

Earning a business analytics degree can unlock the door to a broad range of careers in business, finance, marketing and many other fields. Our M.S. business analytics degree equips you with advanced knowledge and skills, setting you apart from other business students and preparing you for executive and managerial positions sooner in your career. 

As a business analytics major at Oakland University, you’ll learn from highly accomplished business faculty who prioritize your educational and professional success and prepare you for a rewarding career in business analytics.

B.S./M.S. Business Analytics Program: The Oakland University Advantage

Oakland University’s accelerated business analytics program offers a top-notch educational experience that empowers you to excel professionally and inspire others through strong leadership.

Business analytics majors at OU enjoy many great benefits:

  • Experienced faculty: Thanks to small class sizes and our commitment to personalized learning, you can work closely with our expert faculty mentors. Our faculty are active researchers who have won national awards for teaching and contributions to their fields.
  • An accelerated business analytics education: If you’re interested in an executive position or a role in management, earning an M.S. in business analytics can put you on the fast track to increasing your career and salary potential. Our combined B.S./M.S. business analytics program can save you time and money and help you find an advanced career in business analytics sooner after graduation.
  • Valuable professional connections: As a business analytics major at OU, you can take advantage of our high profile in Southeast Michigan among many industries. When you earn your business analytics degree, you’ll have chances to connect with business leaders throughout the region and create an expanded professional network.
  • State-of-the-art facilities: There’s no better way to prepare for a career in business analytics than by using the same tools that professionals use every day. Business analytics majors work in our Business Data Analysis Lab, which features a stock ticker and Bloomberg terminals with real-time financial data. Additionally, we offer 20+ workstations with access to specialized databases, data analysis software, reports on commodities and much more.

What Can You Do With a Business Analytics Degree?

Business and finance consistently rank among the top-paying fields in the country and offer an extraordinary job outlook for business analytics majors. Our program prepares graduates for immediate employment or further education, including Ph.D. studies.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, business professionals can look forward to faster-than-average growth by 2032 — with about 911,400 openings projected each year. 

From education and government services to technology and the sciences, every major industry and field needs skilled business professionals to oversee teams and ensure that their organization runs smoothly while remaining profitable. Because business analytics covers such a broad area of expertise, you could find employment in a diverse range of industries:

  • Automotive
  • Banking and finance
  • Biotechnology
  • Energy technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Health care
  • Insurance 
  • Marketing 
  • National defense
  • Pharmaceuticals

Top Courses for Business Analytics Majors

Hands-on learning and applied research make up the core of our B.S./M.S. business analytics program. By the time you graduate with your M.S. in business analytics degree, you’ll have a solid resume of experience that will show potential employers your potential to continue growing and improving their organization.

Business analytics majors at OU explore many exciting topics in detail, such as:

  • Business intelligence
  • Data mining
  • Data preparation and cleaning
  • Data science
  • Data warehousing
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Management science
  • Predictive analytics
  • Scientific computing
  • Statistical analysis

B.S./M.S. Business Analytics Program Resources

Programs Related to the Combined B.S./M.S. Business Analytics Program

Not sure if the combined B.S./M.S. business analytics program is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options:

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