University of Central Florida - College of Business
MS in Business Analytics
University, USA
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MS in Business Analytics at The University of Central Florida trains students to harness data and inform business decisions. The AACSB-accredited, STEM-designated programme combines economics, statistics and analytics, teaches Python, R, SQL and visualization tools, and uses a capstone. Faculty have industry and research experience. The programme runs full-time in a cohort on UCF Campus.
Career Outcomes: Graduates also move into analytics and data science. Typical roles include Business Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Management Analyst, Financial & Budget Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Analytics Manager. They work in consulting, finance or tech in analyst, analytics lead or data engineer roles.
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 MS in Business Analytics is a full-time graduate business program with 9 courses/30 credit hours. The program is 12 months/3 terms and held at the UCF Main Campus. Courses include:
Semester 1
- QMB 6010-Mathematical Tools for Business Analytics
- QMB 6357-Microeconomic Analysis for Business Analytics
- QMB 6358-Software Tools for Business Analytics
- STA 6136-Probability and Statistics for Business Analytics
Semester 2
- QMB 6304-Data Visualization
- STA 5104-Advanced Computer Processing of Statistical Data
- STA 5735-Fundamental Data Analytical Methodology with Business Applications
Semester 3
- ECO 6935-Capstone in Business Analytics I
- ECO 6936-Capstone in Business Analytics II
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Financial & Budget Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Analytics Manager
Who Should Apply
- A graduate of a business or economics accredited undergraduate program who has succeeded in quantitative coursework
- A professional with business experience who has worked in a quantitative role
