Master of Science in Business Analytics
Jersey City, USA
MSc
DURATION
21 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The MS in Business Analytics at Saint Peter’s University’s Data Science Institute trains managers and professionals to apply data to decisions. Curriculum covers strategic management, finance, advanced data analysis and visualization, including one-semester preparatory courses tailored for international students to gain professional industry experience. An accelerated five-year BS/BSBA to MS pathway lets undergraduates take up to four graduate courses in senior year to finish sooner, cut costs.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter analytics and management roles. Career opportunities include Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Business Analyst, Management Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Supply-Chain Analyst, Computer and Information-Systems Manager; roles span marketing, finance, operations.
Influence better decisions with deepened understanding.
The Master of Science degree in Business Analytics was designed for working managers and professionals who seek to deepen their industry credentials, data analysis skills, and ability to leverage and monetize data in managerial processes and decision-making to meet market needs.
Offered through Data Science Institute at Saint Peter’s University, the program provides a unique combination of skills and knowledge for managers. Topics include strategic management, finance, advanced data analysis and visualization. Besides, one-semester preparatory courses are designed for graduate students and tailored for international studies to gain professional industry experience.
At a Glance
- Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Course Locations: Jersey City Campus, Online/Hybrid
- Program Duration: 30 Credits. A full‐time student taking 30 credits/year should complete in 18 months (Part-Time: 15 credits/year in 21 months).
- Calendar: Trimester (11 weeks)
- Course Format: Some hybrid/online courses are available.
Less Time More Reward
Build your skills and earn an advanced degree in less time with our accelerated five-year program. With this unique pathway, you will master the top business analytics skills of senior-level marketing managers and brand executives say are in high demand. Finish faster and cut down on costs by taking up to four graduate courses in your senior year, then transition to graduate studies full-time and complete your graduate degree.
Accelerated BS/BSBA to MS in Business Analytics Program
Saint Peter’s University offers an Accelerated Five-Year MS in Finance degree program for our undergraduates.
The Accelerated BS/BSBA to MS in Business Analytics program offers several advantages. The program:
- Accelerates the attainment of an advanced degree
- Facilitates seamless transition to a master’s degree
- Increases student's marketability in the workforce
- Saves students time and money
Program Availability
The MS in Business Analytics program will be offered on a trimester schedule and is designed for both full-time and part-time study.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 30 semester-hour credits.
Advisement
Saint Peter’s University assigns an academic advisor to every candidate.
Time Limitation
Students are expected to enroll continuously until their programs are completed. Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress by maintaining the required grade point average and accumulating sufficient credits within the stipulated time frame of five years.
Master of Science in Business Analytics: 30 Credits
- DS-650 Data, Law, Ethics and Privacy, 3 credits
- GB-530 Corporate Finance or FN 506 Advanced Corporate Finance, 3 credits
- GB-622 Managerial Economics or EC 502 Advanced Microeconomics, 3 credits
- DS-520 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling, 3 credits
- DS-510 Introduction to Data Science, 3 credits
- DS-660 Business Analytics, 3 credits
- DS-640 Predictive Analytics & Experimental Design (with Bloomberg certification), 3 credits
- DS-680 Marketing Analytics and Operations Research with Tableau, 3 credits
- DS-542 Python in Data Science, 3 credits
- Elective Chosen from GB, DS, CO, FN, or AC graduate courses, 3 credits
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe complex business problems in terms of different data-driven analytical models and be able to extract value from unstructured and structured data sets.
- Use critical thinking skills to interpret and convey results of business analytics projects that include quantitative and qualitative tools, into effective courses of action, considering the complex and competitive global business environment.
- Select and effectively utilize appropriate analytics tools for specific managerial issues as well as tools for data visualization and effective presentation to stakeholders.
- Critically evaluate issues such as data privacy and protection through the lens of ethical responsibilities, and respond accordingly.
Career Outlook
The dual-pronged focus on data mining and its use in the decision-making process is more prominent than ever. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22 percent increase in operations analysts and a 24 percent increase in demand for management analysts with a Master of Science in Business Analytics.
- Advertising Manager
- Big-Data Architect
- Business Development Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Manager
- Computer and Information-Systems Manager
- Credit Analyst
- Data Business Analyst
- General and Operations Manager
- Management Analyst/Consultant
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Research Analyst
- Program Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
- Supply-Chain Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Purchasing Manager
- Risk Analyst
