Master of Science in Business Analytics
23 Months | Online | Working Professionals
Interested in Business Analytics for Working Professionals?
Learn more about joining the online Master of Science in Business Analytics cohort designed for working professionals.
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Duration
23 Months, Online
36 Credits
36 Credits
Participant Profile
Working Professionals
Attending Part-time
Attending Part-time
Why A Master in Business Analytics?
23 MONTHS TO A MASTER'S DEGREE FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Current technologies are generating a massive amount of data from business transactions and user-generated data, making data analytics a popular field. Here, you'll learn to use skills like statistical analysis and data mining to address business management issues across industries.
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Study While You Work
LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS FROM TOP ACADEMICS
Courses are taught by award-winning faculty from the McCombs business school. You can customize your curriculum with elective options, including elective tracks in supply chain and marketing analytics.
Courses are taught by award-winning faculty from the McCombs business school. You can customize your curriculum with elective options, including elective tracks in supply chain and marketing analytics.
DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
The Master of Science in Business Analytics for working professionals is the online version of our highly ranked full-time MSBA program on campus. Courses are a blend of asynchronous (recorded online) so you can learn on your own schedule and paired with synchronous (live online) weekly meetings with peers and faculty.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics for working professionals is the online version of our highly ranked full-time MSBA program on campus. Courses are a blend of asynchronous (recorded online) so you can learn on your own schedule and paired with synchronous (live online) weekly meetings with peers and faculty.
ON-CAMPUS IMMERSIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The program includes five required immersives on-campus. These immersives are geared to deepen your hands-on learning, meet your peers IRL, take part in 1:1 career coaching, and activate your network and connections with key alumni.
The program includes five required immersives on-campus. These immersives are geared to deepen your hands-on learning, meet your peers IRL, take part in 1:1 career coaching, and activate your network and connections with key alumni.
Earn Your Master of Science in Business Analytics
Tuition
$54,000 for in-state and $58,000 for out-of-state.
Online Program
Meets live online weekly during evenings.
Flexibility
Continue to work while attending this part-time master's program.
Join A Powerful Community
Your support network is strong. From the peers in your cohort to the 100K+ McCombs alumni, you create connections that stay with you for a lifetime.
Connect with Esteemed Professionals
Join 100K+ Alumni Career Network
Engage in Networking Through Immersive Experiences
Apply Yourself At McCombs
The application for the MSBA-WP Class of 2028 is currently open to those who reside anywhere in the U.S.
Connect With Us!
Join the interest list and stay connected! You will be invited to attend virtual events, learn more about the MSBA for Working Professionals program, as well as schedule time with an admissions officer.
Join the interest list and stay connected! You will be invited to attend virtual events, learn more about the MSBA for Working Professionals program, as well as schedule time with an admissions officer.
Application Details
MSBA for working professionals has three application rounds.
Round 1: October 14, 2025
Round 2: January 13, 2026
Round 3: March 31, 2026
Click here to visit the application portal
MSBA for working professionals has three application rounds.
Round 1: October 14, 2025
Round 2: January 13, 2026
Round 3: March 31, 2026
Click here to visit the application portal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the program start date?
The next MSBA Working Professional cohort start date is May 2026.
How is the program delivered?
The Master of Science in Business Analytics Working Professional program will have three components:
(1) Asynchronous (pre-recorded) courses, learn on your schedule
(2) Synchronous weekly (live) online meetings with peers and faculty
(3) Immersives - Five required, on-campus experiences
(1) Asynchronous (pre-recorded) courses, learn on your schedule
(2) Synchronous weekly (live) online meetings with peers and faculty
(3) Immersives - Five required, on-campus experiences
Is tuition different in-state versus out-of-state?
Yes. In-state tuition is $54,000 and out-of-state tuition is $58,000.
What are the application deadlines?
The application for the MSBA-WP Class of 2028 is currently open. Application deadlines are posted above and on our website.
What is the application fee cost?
You will not be able to pay the application fee for approximately two business days after you press the submit button on your application. Your application is considered “on time” if submitted by the deadline, regardless if the fee is paid on that date. However, your application will not be evaluated if you do not pay the fee once it’s due.
The fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants. Credit card and electronic checks accepted.
Fee Waivers
If you can’t afford the application fee and are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing your first graduate degree, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you intend to seek a waiver, do not pay the application fee when prompted. Instead, submit your application and indicate you will pay later. Demonstrate your need for an application fee waiver by providing a copy of:
The fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants. Credit card and electronic checks accepted.
Fee Waivers
If you can’t afford the application fee and are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident pursuing your first graduate degree, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you intend to seek a waiver, do not pay the application fee when prompted. Instead, submit your application and indicate you will pay later. Demonstrate your need for an application fee waiver by providing a copy of:
What tests are required for the application?
The GRE/GMAT is optional for all applicants.
Do you factor work experience into admissions decisions, or do you only look at GPA?
A student needs to have at least a 3.0 upper division GPA to be accepted without conditions. We holistically review applications, so both factors are considered.
