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Master of Science in Business Analytics

Babson College


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, Management, Business Analytics

Duration

9 Months

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master of Science (MSc)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The influence of big data on business decision making is greater than ever. So is the demand for skilled translators who can convert analytics into critical insights that lead to game-changing business solutions. Discover how Babson’s Master of Science in Business Analytics can teach you how to creatively solve big-picture business and social problems with data-driven solutions with this full-time, STEM-designated program (completed in either nine months or 16 months).

A Business Analytics Degree to Transform Information into Innovation

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program trains future business leaders on state-of-the-art business analytics tools and techniques, and entrepreneurial thinking and acting so you can navigate complex business problems and create innovative solutions using data analytics. You will also learn managerial skills that are in high demand globally.

  • Identify and formulate business problems or opportunities  with data analytics.
  • Communicate  these effectively with senior managers and other data scientists in your organization.
  • Produce coherent and relevant analyses
  • Turn the  results into actionable tactics and strategies  for success

What Makes Babson’s MSBA Different?

  • STEM-Designated.  International students on an F-1 visa may be eligible for a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT to work in the U.S.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and faculty . Learn from world-renowned thought leaders and innovators at a top school of business who will teach you to combine a data scientist’s skillset with an entrepreneur’s mindset.
  • Cutting-edge big data analytics tools.  On your journey to becoming a data scientist, you will learn to use advanced analytical techniques to support organizational goals and strategies. You will also gain a deep understanding of prescriptive analytics, predictive analytics, cognitive technologies, machine learning, marketing analytics, and information technology. Prescriptive analytics is a core strength of the Babson experience and often rare in other programs.
  • Gain the skills employers want.  Stand out in the job market with fluency in programming languages and data visualization software. We built the MSBA curriculum with input from employers, ensuring you’ll learn the right skills to stand out in the job market. These skills include R, SQL/no SQL, Tableau, and marketing analytics certifications.
  • Storytelling and communicating with data . All graduates of Babson’s MSBA program are skilled at summarizing and communicating insights for different audiences using visual, oral, and verbal methods. You will also learn how to make a logical, clear, and persuasive case for or against the value of using analytics.

About the School

Babson College, the No. 1 school for Entrepreneurship for 29 years according to U.S. News & World Report , educates entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value everywhere. We offer a wide range of graduate business programs, both full-time and part-time options, understanding that every student has unique personal and professional commitments. Regardless of the program, you will discover an education built on action and a community filled with dynamic entrepreneurial leaders. At Babson, we are relentlessly focused on the following:

Transforming Students into Entrepreneurial Leaders: We believe that entrepreneurs aren’t born—they’re made, and a Babson education instills a make-it-happen mindset and skillset that encourages students to see problems as opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and take action. Entrepreneurial Leaders are more essential now than ever.

Learning by Doing: We do more than teach you how to think. We teach you how to do. Immersive experiences like our student consulting projects, classroom simulations, and student-led forums enhance classroom academics with real-life practice, equipping students with the skills necessary to act and make an impact now.

Optimizing Your Potential: Whether it’s launching a venture, changing industries, or taking over your family business, a Babson degree helps students move from where they are to where they want to be. Our small size means that students, faculty, and career advisors co-create an experience that helps each student achieve their personal goals.

Building Your Global Experience and Network: When diverse perspectives converge, new ideas emerge. At Bason, the diversity of our community is a strength that broadens students’ perspectives, preparing them to work across all economies and cultures. The Babson experience is filled with cross-cultural teamwork, global case study discussions, and internationally focused events. As careers unfold around the world after graduation, the Babson network is never far away, with 43,000 alumni spanning 129 countries.

At Babson College, you graduate with more than a degree—you gain the inspiration, tools, and make-it-happen mindset necessary for sustained professional success. That’s because great entrepreneurial leaders overcome setbacks, thrive in uncertainty, and are always looking to find solutions where others only see obstacles. Being an entrepreneurial leader will make you an asset in any organization, able to navigate ambiguity and push forward, while others are still processing.

We offer the following Full-Time Graduate Programs:

Full-Time MBA: Make Babson your home away from home with a full-time, on-campus MBA. Complete your degree in one or two years. Specialize with seven MBA concentrations, including STEM-designated concentrations in Quantitative Finance and Business Analytics & Machine Learning.

Master of Science in Business Analytics: Transform information into innovation with a full-time, STEM-designated program.

Master of Science in Finance: Gain the financial modeling and coding skills employers want in this full-time, STEM-designated program.

Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership: Learn how to innovate early in your career in the full-time, nine-month program

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