Combined B.S./M.S. Business Analytics
Program Overview
Combined B.S./M.S. Business Analytics Program
The Combined B.S./M.S. Business Analytics program at Oakland University is designed for high-achieving students to complete a bachelor's and a master's degree in less time than it would normally take to earn the two degrees independently. This program is ideal for students who want to fast-track their path to leadership careers in business, marketing, finance, and other in-demand fields with advanced expertise in business analytics.
Program Overview
Earning a business analytics degree can unlock the door to a broad range of careers in business, finance, marketing, and many other fields. The M.S. business analytics degree equips students with advanced knowledge and skills, setting them apart from other business students and preparing them for executive and managerial positions sooner in their career. As a business analytics major at Oakland University, students learn from highly accomplished business faculty who prioritize their educational and professional success and prepare them for a rewarding career in business analytics.
Benefits of the Program
Business analytics majors at Oakland University enjoy many great benefits, including:
- Experienced faculty: Small class sizes and a commitment to personalized learning allow students to work closely with expert faculty mentors.
- An accelerated business analytics education: Earning an M.S. in business analytics can put students on the fast track to increasing their career and salary potential.
- Valuable professional connections: The university's high profile in Southeast Michigan among many industries provides students with chances to connect with business leaders throughout the region and create an expanded professional network.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Students work in the Business Data Analysis Lab, which features a stock ticker and Bloomberg terminals with real-time financial data, as well as 20+ workstations with access to specialized databases, data analysis software, and more.
Career Opportunities
Business and finance consistently rank among the top-paying fields in the country and offer an extraordinary job outlook for business analytics majors. The program prepares graduates for immediate employment or further education, including Ph.D. studies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, business professionals can look forward to faster-than-average growth by 2032 with about 911,400 openings projected each year. Graduates can find employment in a diverse range of industries, including:
- Automotive
- Banking and finance
- Biotechnology
- Energy technology
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Health care
- Insurance
- Marketing
- National defense
- Pharmaceuticals
Top Courses for Business Analytics Majors
Hands-on learning and applied research make up the core of the B.S./M.S. business analytics program. By the time students graduate with their M.S. in business analytics degree, they will have a solid resume of experience that will show potential employers their potential to continue growing and improving their organization. Business analytics majors at Oakland University explore many exciting topics in detail, such as:
- Business intelligence
- Data mining
- Data preparation and cleaning
- Data science
- Data warehousing
- Mathematical modeling
- Management science
- Predictive analytics
- Scientific computing
- Statistical analysis
Program Resources
- Program Requirements
- Department of Decision and Information Sciences
- School of Business Administration
Related Programs
Not sure if the combined B.S./M.S. business analytics program is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Oakland University:
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in General Management
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Executive MBA
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Finance
Current Internships
A list of current internships available to business analytics students includes:
- Intern, Accounting
- Marketing & Public Relations (PR) Virtual/Remote Internship
- Product Analyst Intern
- Public Equities Intern (Summer 2026)
- Program Manager Intern - Japan
- Mercy Partnership Fund Impact Data Specialist
- Permit Office Intern - PennDOT District 2
- FP&A Summer Intern
- Enterprise Business Services (EBS) Summer Intern
- Perform Properties | Data & Research Intern (New York)
- And many more...