Program Overview

NUS Master of Science Business Analytics Programme (MSBA)

The NUS Master of Science Business Analytics Programme (MSBA) is a co-designed programme by NUS Business School and NUS Computing. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive world of business analytics.

Programme Overview

The programme offers an immersive industrial learning experience, covering topics such as LLMs, GenAI, deep learning, and more. It is designed to help students become data-savvy business leaders, with a strong focus on practical application through real-world projects.

Why NUS MSBA?

The programme offers several unique features, including:

• Interdisciplinary Education: Students learn from a diverse range of faculty members, with expertise in both business and computing.
• Strong Industrial Partnerships: The programme has over 100 industry partners, providing students with invaluable real-world experience and networking opportunities.
• Diverse Community: The programme attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, creating a rich and diverse learning environment.

Rankings

The NUS MSBA programme has achieved several notable rankings, including:

• QS Business Master’s Ranking: Business Analytics: Ranked 1st in Asia and 11th globally in 2025.
• QS World University Rankings: NUS Business School ranked 1st in Asia in 2023.
• QS World University Rankings by Subject: NUS Computing ranked 1st in Asia in 2023.

Scholarships

The programme offers a range of merit-based scholarships to support students in their journey to success.

Student Testimonials

Several students have shared their positive experiences with the programme, highlighting its unique blend of business acumen, technical proficiency, and strong industry partnerships. These testimonials include:

• Tommy Kangdra: Enjoyed the camaraderie with classmates and the passion for learning about data science and machine learning.
• Gino Martelli Tiu: Appreciated the programme's emphasis on practical application and its ability to equip students with the necessary skills to become change-makers and leaders.
• Swetha Narayanan: Found the programme instrumental in equipping her with the necessary skills and knowledge to transition into a data science career.
• Rachel Sng: Chose the programme for its strong industry partnerships, hands-on curriculum, and consistent ranking among the world's best.
• Vincent Lee: Wanted to become a specialist in analyzing and extracting useful information from data, and found the programme to offer the best of both worlds – the networking and soft skills of an MBA, and the hands-on and technical rigour of a computing programme.
• Tang Han: Sharpened analytical skills and developed useful interpersonal skills through close collaboration with people from different industries.
• Li Fengzi: Empowered to fulfill career aspirations through the classroom learnings, capstone project, and participating in competitions.

Meet Our Alumni

The programme has a strong network of alumni, with several sharing their experiences and successes. These include:

• Jerry Yang and Stella Yi
• Jen Park and Lin Du
• Jodi and Jian Sheng
• Samin and Johnny