Program Overview

Master's in Business Data Science and Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Data Science and Analytics from Michigan State University is a STEM-certified degree program that prepares students to lead in the emerging industry of business data science. With a focus on business strategy, data tools, and management, and experiential project consulting, this program equips students with the training and hands-on experience needed to succeed in various areas of business data science and analytics.

Program Overview

• The program consists of 30 credits and can be completed in 12 months.
• It is an in-person program with synchronous class meetings.
• The program is certified as a STEM degree, providing international students with the authorization to work in the U.S. for up to three years.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate from this program have gone on to become:

• Business Intelligence Developers
• Data Analysts and Scientists
• Business Analysts
• Solutions Architects
• Analytics Consultants
• and more They have found careers in a wide range of industries, from automotive to financial services, including big-name companies such as Meijer, General Motors, Stryker, and Carhartt.

Why Study Business Data Science and Analytics at MSU?

1. The program is a STEM-certified degree, which is beneficial for international students.
2. International students are authorized to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation.
3. The program provides amazing networking connections for career success through partnerships with corporations and other entities.

Develop Important Skills

The program helps students develop expertise in key data management areas, including:

• Data mining
• Marketing technology
• Website analytics
• Social network analytics These highly sought-after skills prepare students to meet various societal and business needs, equipping them with the experience needed to become leaders in data management and business analytics.

Practical Experience

Throughout the program, students participate in experiential project management opportunities, such as:

• Using live data sets for analysis and application
• Hands-on work in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics These experiences sharpen problem-solving skills and expand business intelligence.

Support for Success

Before starting the program, students begin preparing their resume and cover letter with the program director and Russell Palmer Career Management Center coaches. Throughout the program, students can join seminars, personal advising sessions, career workshops, and career fairs specifically geared toward business analytics students.

Curriculum and Tuition

• The program consists of courses in business strategy, data mining, data tools, applied statistics, project management, marketing technologies, and communications.
• Tuition is $36,000 for in-state residents and $39,000 for out-of-state residents.
• Resources are available to help students finance their degree.

Employers of Note

Students from the program have received offers from a wide range of top companies across industries, including business intelligence developers, data analysts, data scientists, decision scientists, business analysts, solutions architects, and analytics consultants.

Faculty and Research

The faculty includes renowned experts in their fields, and the program is part of a broader research initiative at Michigan State University, focusing on business data science and analytics.