The MSBA degree will be a valuable credential for individuals who wish to pursue a professional career in business analytics in private enterprises or in the public sector. Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 200,000 new jobs will be created over the next several years in the area of business analytics.
Companies who hire business analytics professionals (often with starting salaries above $90,000) include Raytheon, Amazon, UPS, McKinsey & Co., FedEx, United Health Group, Massachusetts General Hospital and GE Energy Management. UMass Lowell MSBA graduates will be prepared for positions such as:
- Data Scientist
- Research Analyst
- Big Data Analytics Specialist
- Consultant