Program Overview

Master of Science in Business Analytics Online

The Whitman School offers our Master of Science in Business Analytics program online, taught with the same curriculum content as on campus. The program helps data-driven thinkers turn complex data into actionable decisions for your organization.

This is an exciting time to enter the field of business analytics with the operations research analyst role expected to grow 27% between 2016 and 2026.*

Program Details

• Duration: 12 to 15 months
• Format: Online
• Credits: 36 credit hours
• Electives: Half of the required credits are electives, allowing students to choose courses from the Whitman School of Management, the School of Information Studies, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Technical Electives

• Advance your ability to analyze complex data sets with courses focused on big data analytics, information visualization, natural language processing, and software engineering.

Business Electives

• Enhance your business acumen and ability to communicate recommendations with classes in financial accounting, project management, marketing research, and Lean Six Sigma.

Rankings & Designations

• STEM Designated: Many of our master’s programs carry STEM designation.
• #8 Best Online Master's in Business Analytics by FORTUNE 2024

Experience

• Flexible Timelines: Four entry times per year: January, April, July, October.
• Classes: Offered four evenings a week, with all coursework and live classes accessible via our full-service mobile app.

Costs

• Tuition: $2,015 per credit
• Cost Breakdown: Available upon request
• Financial Aid: Available to eligible students

Curriculum

• The business analytics program equips graduates with informed decision-making skills and the ability to use analytic tools to drive positive outcomes for businesses.
• The program requires the completion of 36 credit hours, with students having the opportunity to choose electives based on their unique professional goals and academic pursuits.
• The program culminates in a comprehensive exam during the student’s final term.

Support For You

• Dedicated Advising: As a Whitman graduate student, you will have readily accessible support to ensure you are meeting your goals and that you have access to the resources to make sure you are on the right path to academic and professional success.
• Career Coaching and Resources: Students can receive comprehensive, one-on-one coaching that focuses on career guidance, resume review, and interview preparation.

Real World Experiences

• Global Immersion Experiences: Enhance your learning experience, develop your core business knowledge, and apply your leadership skills through real-world applications. Whitman offers a variety of global immersion learning experiences to prepare and engage beyond the classroom.