Business Analytics Formats

Online or In-Person
Master of Science in Business Analytics

Today the world operates on information, and the best organizations want to harness data responsibly and to great effect - creating and delivering products and services that customers want when they want them. Our STEM-designated programs will equip you with the skills to navigate this ever-changing, data-informed business landscape. You’ll learn tools and processes for analyzing large data sets, and how to transform them into actionable insights. Your understanding of analytics and AI will set you apart from the crowd. We’re committed to providing an inclusive experience where these skills are accessible and attainable to students from all academic backgrounds.

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Drive effective business strategy with AI and modern data analytics skills

UMD Smith’s STEM-designated MSBA program teaches you how to solve pressing business challenges by applying analytics tools, software, programming and other technologies to your work. Whether you have a liberal arts or quantitative undergraduate degree, we offer resources that introduce you to AI, code, IT and key mathematical concepts so you'll leave the program competent and confident in your skills. You'll also gain a solid business management foundation that will help you communicate your findings to leadership and get ahead in the business world.

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Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Program (Fortune, 2024)

Choose the format that's best for you

In-Person

A full-time, immersive experience that lasts three semesters, starts each fall, and accesses the full suite of career services on-campus.

Online

Study in the online program as a working professional to transform your skillset without disrupting your life. All classes take place online and blend independent work with live sessions with faculty. This format starts in fall or spring and can take three or four semesters depending on your course load per semester.

Both programs offer an Analytics Bridge Program two to four months before the beginning of the first semester to help students refresh concepts or to assist students who have been out of the academic setting for some time.

What Alumni Say

The OMSBA opened new paths and taught me the fundamental skills I needed for the workforce. I interviewed with incredibly competitive companies that would have been out of reach previously. This program has been extremely beneficial for my career — it’s been everything I wanted.

Dan Waldman
Senior Product Analyst at Chewy
Online MSBA '21

“My data analysis courses not only sharpened my SQL, Python and analytical skills, but also helped me present findings in the best way. I frequently use these skills when I handle business data requests from my clients at work.”

Lavanya Rollabandi
Manager at Axtria
Full-Time MSBA, '19