Program Overview

University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Business Analytics Program

The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Business Analytics program provides expertise in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. The program has been ranked among the Top 10 business analytics programs in the United States and is recognized as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designated program.

Program Overview

The Lindner MS program in Business Analytics seeks full-time and part-time students with quantitative or technical backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the fields of business analytics and data science. Work experience is not required to enter the program, which can be completed in less than a year.

Admission Requirements

• Important Prerequisites for Business Analytics:
  • Two semesters (or three quarters) of college-level calculus
  • One course in linear algebra or matrix methods
  • A basic knowledge of computer programming is not required for admission but must be acquired before starting the program
• Application Requirements:
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Essays
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Standardized Tests (GMAT and GRE are optional)
  • Application Fee

Success and Careers

• Backed by Lindner’s career-driven student resources, services, and community partnerships, graduates of the MS in Business Analytics earn an average starting salary of $99,874 and have found employment with top companies, including Google, Disney, Procter & Gamble, and Facebook.
• More than 90% of graduates are employed within three months of graduation, with students hired by leading employers such as Amazon, Disney, U.S. Bank, IBM, Kroger, Macy’s, Morgan Stanley, and Procter & Gamble.

Graduation Requirements

• The degree of Master of Science in Business Analytics is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• The degree must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program.

International Student Requirements

• English Language Proficiency Requirements:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 95 iBT
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall band
  • Duolingo minimum score of 110

Curriculum

• Guide: MS Business Analytics
• Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems (OBAIS)

Application Deadlines

• Fall 2025:
  • Final International Deadline: March 15, 2025
  • Final Domestic Deadline: July 1, 2025

Accreditation

• The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• The Carl H. Lindner College of Business has held AACSB accreditation continuously since 1917.

Program Code

• 22MAS-BABA-MS

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