MS in Business Analytics

Learn to harness data, discover insights and apply it to business.

Business analytics is crucial in all organizations. As more businesses focus on bridging data and decision making, the need for skilled analysts to collect and interpret this information continues to grow. The Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares students to become business analysts skilled in the collection, management, analysis, interpretation and application of data to make more informed and successful business decisions.

Program Highlights

• Accredited by AACSB International
• Interdisciplinary STEM program taught by UCF’s College of Business and College of Sciences
• Curriculum combines courses in economics, business analytics and statistics
• Includes a two-course capstone sequence, which involves the integration of all the skills and tools developed throughout the program to solve an empirical problem
• Introduces students to powerful data analysis software tools including Python, R, SQL, UNIX, as well as data visualization tools
• Highly accomplished faculty add to the student’s learning process by incorporating working in industry and conducting applied academic research. Faculty industry experience includes Amazon, CapitalOne Bank, Goldman Sachs and Qwest Communications

Features

• AACSB accredited
• STEM designated
• Face-to-face, full-time program
• Cohort format
• Daytime classes on UCF Main Campus

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Business is leading the charge into the next generation of business and education. Established in 1968, the UCF College of Business offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and executive levels, all of which are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Our objective is to help students and faculty “Get to the ONE.” For students, we strive to be the place where they can achieve their academic objectives to be the ONE who gets the job, starts a business, makes the sale, makes a contribution and mentors others. Students who graduate from the college will be great communicators and collaborators, risk takers, data-driven decision makers and problem solvers.

Our faculty and staff seek to provide students with the education and experiences they need to succeed in today’s market. Whether in the classroom or delivering a talk at the Dean’s Speaker Series, faculty members are engaged in the latest research and program development. We offer programs that provide practical, hands-on learning and real-world experience. Each week business and community leaders, entrepreneurs and alumni can be found in The EXCHANGE sharing their stories with students and giving them real-world insight into their industry.

A true culture of engagement sets the College apart from other business schools. With hundreds of events, activities, programs, organizations and resources available, students can identify their passion, practice their pitch, network with industry leaders, jumpstart a career or even launch a business before graduating. We push our students to get out of their comfort zones to try new things, communicate and collaborate with people who are different from them and take risks.