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School of Business

Business Analytics, M.S.

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Turn data into action

The master’s in business analytics prepares you to unlock the full power of data for strategic decision-making, innovation, and meaningful impact. Whether you aim to improve business performance, guide ethical decision-making, or shape the future of digital transformation, this program equips you with the tools to lead in a data-driven world.

Through an integrated curriculum that spans data analysis, computing, communication, and industry applications, you’ll build a strong foundation in technical and strategic skills. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your leadership, enhance your critical thinking, and learn to communicate insights clearly across diverse business functions.

The program is designed for flexibility, with full-time, part-time, and accelerated options. You’ll study alongside peers from around the world, learn from scholar-practitioner faculty, and gain hands-on experience through internships, real-world projects, and an experiential learning requirement focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency.

You can also tailor your experience with concentrations in:

Financial Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Accounting Analytics

With a degree grounded in real-world relevance and global reach—and a STEM designation that offers added value for international students—you’ll graduate ready to turn information into insight.

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A highly regarded lifetime credential

Develop the multidisciplinary skill set you need to help organizations leverage big data most effectively.
Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.
Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioners who share their deep leadership experience with you.
Pursue your business analytics degree on your own terms, with options for part-time, full-time, and accelerated study.

Leveraging Data: Graduate School is a Game-Changer for Marcus Anum

International student Marcus Anum takes the leap into graduate school, putting his career on hold to continue his education. Marcus plans to take the skills gained at Clark University and apply them back home in Ghana to make a positive impact.

Student spotlight

“Data analytics changes the way you think. It changes the way you see everything. You do not just make decisions. Everything is based on something.”
—Marcus Anum

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of careers does the M.S. in Business Analytics prepare me for?

Graduates go on to roles such as business intelligence analyst, data analyst, data scientist, marketing analyst, and financial analytics consultant, working in industries ranging from tech and finance to healthcare, retail, and social impact organizations.

How does the experiential learning requirement work?

All students complete an experiential learning requirement (ELR) course that includes an applied learning project in areas like blockchain and cryptocurrency, along with a professional internship. This real-world experience strengthens your resume and builds your confidence in applying classroom learning to industry challenges.