Employers in nearly every industry seek new hires with advanced data science skills. Oakland University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) qualifies you for leadership roles in this fast-growing professional niche. Our business analytics masters program offers practical, in-depth training in data science tools and techniques. You’ll gain highly sought expertise in data mining, machine learning, statistical forecasting, visual data analytics, and other business analytics fundamentals. In addition, our MSBA provides you with the strategic perspective and real-world connections that have vaulted Oakland into the upper echelon of US business schools. Our MSBA is available either in person or online. Whether you’re new to the workforce or already employed full-time, the business analytics masters program creates strong career opportunities in government, industry, academic, media, and other fields.
Employers in nearly every industry seek new hires with advanced data science skills. Oakland University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) qualifies you for leadership roles in this fast-growing professional niche. Our business analytics masters program offers practical, in-depth training in data science tools and techniques. You’ll gain highly sought expertise in data mining, machine learning, statistical forecasting, visual data analytics, and other business analytics fundamentals. In addition, our MSBA provides you with the strategic perspective and real-world connections that have vaulted Oakland into the upper echelon of US business schools. Our MSBA is available either in person or online. Whether you’re new to the workforce or already employed full-time, the business analytics masters program creates strong career opportunities in government, industry, academic, media, and other fields.
The MSBA grew out of Oakland’s innovative master’s in information technology management (MSITM). Although our business analytics masters program was introduced as a standalone degree in 2020, it builds on Oakland’s long tradition of leadership in graduate IT training. And as a STEM-coded program, our business analytics degree provides extended educational opportunities for international students.
The MSBA degree qualifies you for an extremely fast-growing, high-paying segment of the job market. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for data scientists are projected to expand by 22 percent over the next decade. Currently, the median annual salary within the profession is above $95,000.
After completing our business analytics masters degree, you’ll be qualified for jobs such as:
The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate coursework.
The MSBA is structured around four modules, culminating in a capstone course that integrates all program concepts. The four modules are:
The preparatory and foundation modules may be waived for students who already possess a sufficient background in information technology. The business analytics module offers one required introductory course in data science, plus a wide range of electives in subjects such as:
Not sure if the business analytics masters degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.