Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Business Analytics
The Providence College Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program is your key to entering the booming business analytics field. Delivered by expert faculty from both the School of Business and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the MSBA degree program is rigorous and quantitative, that blends the best practices from math, computer science, finance, and operations management. As a result, you’ll gain far more than a thorough understanding of the field’s current methodologies. You also develop the critical thinking skills essential for adapting to the ever-evolving tools and challenges of the profession.
Our data-rich world provides abundant opportunities for those who:
- Thrive on making strategic decisions based on analytics
- Seek hidden opportunities and solutions in the complex data collected every day
- Find interest in relaying data-enabled insights in concise and compelling ways
Big data provides countless opportunities for future leaders with the skills to harness, interpret, and leverage data that drives change.
Start now. Start here. Shape the future of business with an MSBA from Providence College.
Benefits of a PC Business MS in Business Analytics Degree
The PC Master of Science in Business Analytics degree teaches cutting-edge business analytic tools, as well as the reasoning and visualization skills needed to identify meaningful data, interpret data, and design informed, strategic action. Upon graduation, graduates will:
- Understand descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive forms of analytics.
- Know when and how to apply various analytic tools.
- Understand how analytics improves decision-making through a value chain.
- Obtain hands-on experience with an array of analytical tools and software, including R, Python, SQL, and Tableau.
- Effectively tell a story with data to a range of stakeholders.
- Apply knowledge and skills in a real world consulting project.
Students do not need a business, math, or computer science background to succeed in the PC MSBA program, and the program is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. People interested in analytical careers in public policy, social service, health care management, IT, government, economics, insurance, scientific research, as well as financial services, human resources, logistics, marketing, accounting, operations, and more will learn the skills needed to excel in this lucrative field.
MSBA vs MBA: Which is Right for Me?
Full-Time MBA | Part-Time MBA
Full-Time
The PC MSBA program consists of 30 credit hours (10 classes), which you can complete in one year through the full-time program. There are two foundational requirements to meet prior to starting the program in the fall: (1) Microsoft Excel certification, which is available online or through the PC Center for Career Education & Professional Development, and (2) a college-level statistics course (with a grade of B or better) or MTH 217: Statistics. The MSBA concludes with a real-world project consulting project. Through it all you will form tight-knit connections with your cohort, learning together as classmates and forming a vital career network.
Full-Time (1 Year) Schedule
Fall
- MSA 680: Data Exploration, Visualization & Data Management
- MSA 682: Python for Analytics
- MSA 681: Visual Story Telling with Data
- MBA 687: Statistics for Business Analytics
Winter
- MSA 688: Predictive Analytics & Intro to Data Mining
Spring
- MSA 683: Advanced Data Management
- MSA 684: Machine Learning and Advanced Data Mining
- MBA 690: Analytics in Operations Management
- Graduate Business Elective
Summer
- MSA 685: Business Analytics Consulting Project
Graduate courses are taught online, in hybrid formats, and in-person on the beautiful Providence College campus. The School of Business is housed in the state-of-the-art Ryan Center for Business Studies, which features technologically advanced classrooms and computer labs, study spaces, the Eaton Street Cafe, and free parking.
Part-Time
The PC MSBA program consists of 30 credit hours (10 classes), which you can complete in two years through the part-time program. There are two foundational requirements to meet prior to starting the program in the first fall semester: (1) Microsoft Excel certification, which is available online or through the PC Center for Career Education & Professional Development, and (2) a college-level statistics course (with a grade of B or better) or MTH 217: Statistics. The MSBA concludes with a real-world project consulting project. Through it all you will form tight-knit connections with your cohort, learning together as classmates and forming a vital career network.
Part-Time (2 Year) Schedule
First Year
Fall
- MSA 680: Data Exploration, Visualization & Data Management
- MBA 687: Statistics for Business Analytics
Winter
- No classes
Spring
- MBA 690: Analytics in Operations Management
- MSA 683: Advanced Data Management
Summer
- No Classes
Second Year
Fall
- MSA 682: Python for Analytics
- MSA 681: Visual Story Telling with Data
Winter
- MSA 688: Predictive Analytics & Intro to Data Mining
Spring
- MSA 684: Machine Learning and Advanced Data Mining
- Graduate Business Elective
Summer I
- MSA 685: Business Analytics Consulting Project
Graduate courses are taught online, in hybrid formats, and in-person on the beautiful Providence College campus. The School of Business is housed in the state-of-the-art Ryan Center for Business Studies, which features technologically advanced classrooms and computer labs, study spaces, the Eaton Street Cafe, and free parking.
A Quality, Affordable Master’s in Business Analytics Program at Providence College
At the Providence College School of Business, we’re shaping a different kind of business education – teaching students the skills they need to find common ground, thoughtfully analyze options, and contribute ethically to solutions together. Our students master a versatile and collaborative problem-solving approach, making them invaluable to employers and providing them personal fulfillment.
Providence College’s faculty are nationally-known for their expertise in analytics. They teach experts who design engaging courses and are committed to your success.
We understand that a graduate business degree is an investment—an investment of your time, money, in yourself, your career, and your future. However, the Providence College MSBA is surprisingly affordable. Our tuition rates are lower than many other area programs, and financial aid is available for full-time students.
AACSB Accredited
The Providence College School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction held by only 5 percent of business schools worldwide.
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Providence College School of Business Graduate Programs
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