Overview

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme trains future business leaders on state-of-the-art business analytics tools and techniques, and entrepreneurial thinking and acting so you can navigate complex business problems and create innovative solutions using data analytics. You also will learn managerial skills that are in high demand globally.

Identify and formulate business problems or opportunities with data analytics.
Communicate these effectively with senior managers and other data scientists in your organization.
Produce coherent and relevant analyses
Turn the results into actionable tactics and strategies for success

What Makes Babson’s MSBA Different?

STEM-Designated. International students on an F-1 visa may be eligible for a 24-month extension of post-completion OPT to work in the U.S.
Entrepreneurial mindset and faculty. Learn from world-renowned thought leaders and innovators at a top school of business who will teach you to combine a data scientist’s skillset with an entrepreneur’s mindset.
Cutting-edge big data analytics tools. On your journey to becoming a data scientist, you will learn to use advanced analytical techniques to support organizational goals and strategies. You will also gain a deep understanding of prescriptive analytics, predictive analytics, cognitive technologies, machine learning, marketing analytics, and information technology. Prescriptive analytics is a core strength of the Babson experience and often rare in other programs.
Gain the skills employers want. Stand out in the job market with fluency in programming languages and data visualization software. We built the MSBA curriculum with input from employers, ensuring you’ll learn the right skills to stand out in the job market. These skills include R, SQL/no SQL, Tableau, and marketing analytics certifications.
Storytelling and communicating with data. All graduates of Babson’s MSBA program are skilled at summarizing and communicating insights for different audiences using visual, oral, and verbal methods. You will also learn how to make a logical, clear, and persuasive case for or against the value of using analytics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Entrepreneurship, Analytics, and Strategy of the Firm

Machine Learning for Business

Marketing Analytics

Modern Econometrics for Business

Programming for Business Analytics

Storytelling / Communication with Data

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00

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The next application deadline is April 28th. After that, the application deadlines are as follows:

May 27, 2026

Rolling as space is available post May 27

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellesley, United States

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Business Information Systems Data Analytics View 395 other Masters in Data Analytics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Short answer questions
1 recommendation letter (professional or academic)
Résumé
Transcripts from all institutions, undergraduate and graduate

Candidates may include an essay to provide additional pertinent information to the admissions committee (optional)

A $100 application fee
Video interview: an invitation to complete your video interview will be sent once your application is submitted. Videos are due within 14 days of your application submission.

Work experience

Average work experience is 1-2 years

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

56220 USD / full

≈ 56220 USD / full
Out-of-State

56220 USD / full

≈ 56220 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56220 USD / full

≈ 56220 USD / full

Living costs

Wellesley

United States

2644 - 5475 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

What Makes Babson’s MSBA Different?

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

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