Master of Science in Business Analytics

Boost your career potential by learning how to transform raw data into business intelligence. Our program is available online or on campus to fit your busy schedule.

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MS in Business Analytics Overview

Business analytics is the process of transforming raw data into business intelligence and insight. Offered through the AACSB-accredited Manning School of Business, our Master of Science in Business Analytics program will help you:

Develop the ability to collect, manage and analyze data from various sources.
Enhance your understanding of business processes and systems.
Develop the ability to understand and communicate insights from descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Our flexible program offers courses that may be taken on-campus and online through our online Business Analytics program.

Program Quick Facts

No GRE/GMAT Required
STEM-Designated Degree Program
Scholarships & Financial Aid Available
Complete in 12-24 Months

Business Analytics Curriculum

The Master of Science in Business Analytics requires 10 courses (30 credits). Students complete a core of seven required courses (21 credits) and then complete three courses (nine credits) within one of six tracks:

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Analytical Skills: Program graduates will be able to use strong quantitative and analytical skills through the integration of business analysis, data management, and diagnostic problem-solving skills in order to support management decision-making.
Communication Skills: Program graduates will be able to clearly, efficiently, and effectively communicate business-related information by applying both oral and written methods.
Ethical Data Management: Program graduates will be able to apply ethical reasoning for supporting individual and corporate data security and privacy decisions.
Team Management & Leadership: Program graduates will be able to apply team management skills as both an effective team member and leader.

Why Study Business Analytics at UMass Lowell?

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Our faculty are thought leaders. They continually publish high-quality, impactful research in top academic journals, engage with industry partners and are interviewed by media outlets.

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Build your skills and expand your professional network.

AACSB Accredited

Enroll in one of the nation’s top business schools, as determined by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Business Analytics Career Outlook

+10%

Projected job growth for management analysts between 2022-2032
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
$134,350

Annual mean wage for management analysts in Massachusetts
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

Where Our Graduates Work

Private and public firms in fields as health care, finance, logistics and marketing need business analysts to help identify problems related to forecasting, customer relationship management and revenue optimization. Recent graduates have worked at:

Amazon
UPS
McKinsey & Co.
FedEx
Raytheon
United Health Group
Massachusetts General Hospital
GE Energy Management

Hear from a UMass Lowell Graduate

Neeti Kothari

Business Analytics

Neeti Kothari left a job at Big Four accounting firm Deloitte in her native India to pursue a Master of Science in business analytics at UMass Lowell. Despite the pandemic, she landed a summer internship at software company PTC in Boston.

(My professor and the dean) have been there since the start of my journey, keeping me motivated.

Tuition and Aid

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

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Cost Per Credit: $655
Term Registration Fee: $30

Estimated Total Program Cost (30 credits): $19,650

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As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

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