Data increases in quality and quantity, access to data improves and computer technology evolves. The result? Demand for graduates with analytics skills has also increased across all sectors in the past few years.
The University of Alabama’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program focuses on teaching you how to integrate statistics, operations research/management science, data mining, machine learning, probability, algorithms, and data management to better understand, predict, and manage the behavior of systems and processes.
As a student, you will:
“I learned about UA’s world-class faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and vibrant campus community–all of which seemed like the perfect fit for my goals and aspirations. And so, I decided to apply, even though it meant leaving behind everything I had ever known in Nigeria and embarking on a new and uncertain journey. But I was determined to succeed.”
Benjamin Ajibade (M.S. in Business Analytics, 2023)
The program follows a cohort model, where groups of students are admitted and take all classes together. Using this model allows us to supplement instruction with large projects that span multiple classes and demonstrate the end-to-end analytics workflow.
Admissions Term Start: Fall only
Application Deadline: April 15
This program is designed for recent college graduates with limited or no full-time, post-graduate work experience; however, relevant work experience may also be considered in the application process.
In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:
The Master of Science in Business Analytics program requires 30 credit hours and includes the following courses
Note that the curriculum is designed for students to begin in a Fall semester
| Required Courses | Hours | |
| Fall Term Required Courses | ||
| BAN 500 | Bus Intelligence & Data Visual | 3 |
| MIS 501 | Application Development for the Data-Driven Organization | 3 |
| MIS 502 | Database Design and Management in the Data-Driven Organization | 3 |
| OM 500 | MGT Science & Spreadsheet Mod | 3 |
| ST 541 | App Stat Mod Analytics I (Applied Statistical Modeling for Analytics II) | 3 |
| Spring Term Required Courses | ||
| BAN 501 | Predictive Model with Bus Appl | 3 |
| BAN 580 | Business Analytics Capstone | 3 |
| OM 501 | Adv App Model & Analysis (Advanced Applied Modeling and Analysis) | 3 |
| ST 542 | App Stst Mod Analytics II | 3 |
| Elective Course (Any Graduate Level CBA Course with Coordinator Approval) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Typical graduate tuition rates apply for both in-state and out-of-state students. Learn about the tuition and cost of attending graduate school at The University of Alabama.
Manderson students who have taken business analytics courses offered within the Master of Science in Business Analytics program have been employed at:
A: Average test scores will vary over time based on the candidate pool. We consider a score that is greater than or equal to the 60th percentile score to be competitive for consideration.
A: The application deadline is March 15 in the same year that the applicant intends to start
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