Overview

The Business Analytics program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is offered as a 1-year program on-campus in Amherst or Newton, or complete the program at your own pace through our flexible online learning platform. Both on-campus options have achieved classification as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.

Why a master's degree in business analytics?

Every Career is a Business Career

The Isenberg MSBA program can be completed in as little as one year, and regardless of your career track, the MSBA will give you the core business skills to change the trajectory of your future. In 2020, an estimated 2.7 million jobs will require business and analytics skills, and Isenberg MSBA students are equipped to get them. Our 2018 graduates earned an average starting salary of $75,000/year, and secured positions at top companies like Staples, Oracle, Raytheon, and Digital Sports Tech.

The On-Campus MSBA

The Isenberg School of Management at our flagship campus in Amherst provides you with an ideal collaborative environment anchored by our new Innovation Hub, an ultra-modern 70,000 square foot space including classrooms, labs, student-facing spaces, and faculty offices. You can also earn your MSBA just 10 miles from Boston at UMass Amherst’s Newton campus, adjacent to the Newton-Needham Innovation District, and the tech-focused Route 128 corridor.

The Online MSBA

As an Online MSBA student, you can work at your own pace, taking as few as three credits (one course) or up to four years to complete your degree, while receiving the same education, resources, and opportunities as your on-campus counterparts. Isenberg faculty build rigorous content that is easy to navigate. Our convenient online platform provides students the opportunity to interact real-time with instructors and each other during classes through message boards and review sessions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Mining in Business

Statistics for Business

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Corporate Finance

Data Management for Business Leaders

Financial & Managerial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Online Option: Fall: July 15; Spring: November 15; Summer: March 15;

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Business Intelligence View 473 other Masters in Business Intelligence in United States

Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution of acceptable standing is required for admission to the program

For recent college graduates, an overall GPA of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better is recommended. A quantitative background in subjects such as calculus, statistics or probability is encouraged, but not required. Prior business education is not required to be admitted into the program. We practice a holistic review of all materials submitted in the admission process and take into consideration academic history, aptitude for graduate-level work, motivation, and work experience

Personal Statement

Resumé/CV

Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

GMAT/GRE Score

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Tuition Fee

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International

28675 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28675 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

28675 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28675 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

28675 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28675 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

$28,675-$29,600
$925 per credit hour

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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