Master of Science in Business Analytics
Buffalo, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 910 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per 40 credit hours/scholarship available
Key Summary
Bridging Analytics and Business: A Path to a Fulfilling Career
Data has become the world's most valuable resource in the 21st century. With projected job growth for business intelligence analysts at 11% from 2019 to 2029, this is the right time to pivot your career towards data analytics. Our program prepares you not only for today's job market but also cultivates a continuous learning mindset for future challenges.
Curriculum: Practical, Timely, and Industry-Aligned
Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, our curriculum places you at the intersection of analytics and business acumen. This unique blend ensures you gain not just technical know-how but also soft skills like teamwork and ethical data handling.
A Multifaceted Learning Experience: More Than Just Numbers
Harness the power of analytics to solve business problems. Our interdisciplinary approach will equip you with the skills to offer actionable insights that align with organizational goals, thus adding significant value to any team.
Real-World Training: Your Competitive Edge
Engage in hands-on experiences and internships that offer practical applications of analytical tools. This component enhances your academic learning and exposes you to the everyday challenges faced in the analytics field.
Flexibility Designed For You
Our 40-credit-hour program is tailored to fit your life, available as both a full-time and part-time course of study. Choose the pace that best aligns with your career goals.
Quick Application Process: Your Journey Starts Now
Don’t put your future on hold. Our Quick App simplifies the admission process, making your entry to the Wehle School of Business a smooth one.
STEM Designation for International Students:
As an international student, you can take advantage of our STEM-designated program to apply for a 24-month post-completion OPT extension. Consult your admissions counselor for more details.
Upon the completion of the MS in Business Analytics, graduates will develop the following skills and knowledge:
Quantitative and Analytical Skills:
- the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate information for effective decision support (in both written and oral form);
- the ability to identify problems, diagnose causes, and develop positive solutions
Technical Skills:
- the ability to use at least one general programming language
- the ability to work with a range of data structures
- familiarity with databases and the programming techniques needed to work with Big Data
Ethical Data Stewardship
- Develop a strong awareness of the ethical and moral issues that arise in working with large data sets and the steps needed to be taken to protect the rights and privacy of individuals
Decision Support
- Develop a solid understanding of business processes and how they contribute to organizational goals and objectives
- Understand and apply enterprise risk management concepts
- Identify critical data and analyze and communicate information in an appropriate format to the decision maker
Foundation Courses
- ACC 505 Financial Accounting
- ECO 503 Statistics for Managers with Excel
- ECO 511 Macroeconomics
- MGT 512 Principles of Management
Required Courses
- BAN 707 Business Systems and Analytics
- BAN 731 Business Analytics, Data Visualization & Modeling
- BAN 752 Strategic Performance Analytics
- BAN 609 Business Analytics
- MKT 604 Marketing Management
- CSC 511 & 511L Introduction to Programming and Introduction to Programming Lab
- CSC 512 & 512L Data Structures and Algorithms and Data Structures and Algorithms Lab
- DAT 511 Data Stewardship: Preparation, Exploration, and Handling of Big Data
- BUS 601 My Personal Brand
- BUS 602 My Personal Leadership Plan
- BUS 603 My Path Forward
Students must complete an internship or applied project
- BAN 698 Business Analytics Applied Project / Internship
Elective Courses
Select one of the following courses:
- MKT 632 Marketing Data Analytics
- MKT 648 Digital Marketing Strategies
- MKT 675 Service Marketing
- MKT 633 Global Logistics and Transportation
- MGT 642 Global Supply Chain Management
- FIN 619 Financial Modeling
- FIN 620 Investment Management
The Graduate STEM Scholarship at Canisius University is designed to support outstanding international graduate students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs. This scholarship covers up to 25% of annual tuition and is awarded to incoming new graduate students entering the university in fall 2024. The current STEM-designated graduate programs at Canisius University include master’s of science degrees in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Finance.