Master of Science in Business Analytics

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:

• Accounting Analytics
• Big Data
• Finance Analytics
• Healthcare Business Analytics
  
• Managerial Decision Making
• Marketing Analytics

Courses may include:

• Advanced Machine Learning
• Analytical Decision Making Tools
• Business Intelligence and Data Mining
• Database Management
• Data Engineering for Business Analytics
• Decision Analytics
• Statistics for Predictive Analytics

For more information on the MSBA curriculum including course listings and degree pathways, visit the online Graduate Catalog.

General Requirements

• Submitted online application
• Admission to the MSBA program is open to students who have earned a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of at least 3.000
• Introductory-level business course prerequisites
• Official transcript from previously earned degrees
• 2 letters of recommendation from instructors who have taught you, ideally in the field of study for which you are applying (letters may also be from employers or supervisors who are in a position to compare your performance with that of your peers)
• A resume or CV
• $50 application fee

International Applicants

• A foreign credential evaluation by World Education Services or Center for Educational Documentation is required for degrees earned outside of the United States
• English proficiency testing
  • TOEFL minimum 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (Internet based)
    • A waiver may be given to candidates who have completed at least two semesters of full-time college/university work in the United States by the date of submission of the application

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Bachelor's to Master's Applicants

UMass Lowell undergraduate students with a 3.000 GPA or better have the opportunity to save time and money by earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in a little as five years. Students can continue from bachelor’s to master’s level studies within their own department. Or students can apply to a program in a different department to create a set of skills to meet emerging needs in the workplace and their own academic interests. Please refer to the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog for the latest information about admission, courses, retention, degree and thesis requirements.

Online 

Cost Per Credit: $655
Total Tuition (based on 30 credits): $19,650  

On-Campus  

For on-campus tuition and fees, please visit Graduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2023-24, full time).

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