Masters in Business Analytics, MS
Accelerate Your Career With an MS in Business Analytics
The MS in Business Analytics is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to business analytics, data analytics and data science. This program equips students with the technical knowledge and skills to assist organizations in managing their data, analyzing it for insights, and implementing those insights to improve the organization.
This 2-year, full-time program consists of a mix of hybrid and online course meetings delivered on an 8-week accelerated schedule. Hybrid courses have in-person meetings on our Chicago campus. The full-time hybrid course delivery meets F1 visa requirements and is STEM designated. Admissions are open for fall and spring start dates.
WHY ROOSEVELT FOR YOUR Business Analytics MASTERS
MSBA Degree Curriculum & Concentrations
The Master's in Business Analytics program builds deep technical skills via an analytical core that develops expertise in data preparation, analysis and communication in support of business decisions. The program also allows students to choose a concentration in one of five business areas:
- Data Science
- Financial Technology
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Health, Ethics, Analytics, and Law (HEAL)
Convenient & Accelerated Business Analytics Courses
Business Analytics courses are delivered in a hybrid modality, blending the convenience of online education with the rich learning environment of in-person courses. Courses are scheduled on an 8-week accelerated calendar, allowing for quicker degree completion. Hybrid courses meet the requirements for international students to study, and the program is STEM-designated allowing for additional OPT/CPT.
Booming Career Opportunities
Business analytics is a rapidly growing industry permeating into almost every area of business. Employers everywhere are looking for business professionals with the analytical skills to leverage insights from an ever-increasing amount of organizational data. Earn your degree in Chicago, the second-largest business center in the U.S. and home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Major companies work with our Career Services office to recruit students each year for internships and full-time jobs.
What do business analysts do?
Earning your MS in Business Analytics opens doors to a wide range of business analyst roles, including management analyst, market research analyst, financial analyst, and more. These professionals collect, interpret, and communicate data to organizations for improved strategic decision-making.
What can you do with a business analytics degree?
With an MS in Business Analytics, you can drive data‑backed decisions across industries like tech, healthcare, finance, retail, and consulting—helping organizations optimize operations, understand customers, and create measurable business impact.
Is a master's in business analytics worth it?
An MS in Business Analytics is a valuable credential because it gives you the skills to turn data into strategic value, making you indispensable in a world where every industry is racing to become more data‑driven. It opens doors to high‑impact work, stronger career mobility, and greater long‑term earning potential than a bachelor's degree alone.
“Data analytics is a fast-growing field that is becoming increasingly important for businesses in Chicago and beyond. Our program prepares you to use statistical analysis and data structures in a rapidly growing field."
Jeff Adams, Assoc Prof Management Chair of Marketing & Decision Sciences
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