Business Analytics Graduate Programs
Data is everywhere and companies need analytics professionals who can make sense of it all. Our graduate programs in business analytics teach students how to analyze data to extract insights and create business value.
Find Your Future in a Data-Driven World
Business analytics education at the University of Minnesota puts more possibilities within reach:
Career Opportunity
Demand for analytics professionals continues to grow, with job openings in nearly every industry. That means more opportunity, job security, and flexibility for people entering the field.
Business Results
Data is already transforming today’s businesses. With analytics, you’ll learn to use data to answer important questions, solve tough problems, and generate better results.
Meaningful Impact
Learning analytics empowers you to take on bigger projects and exciting roles, whether you want to conquer the corporate world or use your skills to tackle issues for your community and society as a whole.
Compare Program Options
Choose the full-time business analytics program to graduate in one year. The part-time analytics program is ideal for professionals who want to earn a degree while continuing to work.
One-Year Analytics Program
One-year investment, lifetime benefits: Earn your Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) in 11 months.
Start date
Summer (June)
Duration
Full-Time; 1 year;
45 credits
Format
On-campus; classes held
during the day
courses
Experiential learning
& various electives
Part-Time Analytics Program
Keep your job while getting ahead: Earn your Master of Applied Business Analytics (MABA) while you work.
Start date
Fall (September)
Duration
Part-Time; 2 years;
32 credits
Format
HyFlex classes:
attend online or in person,
switch as needed
courses
Experiential learning
& various electives
The Carlson Advantage
Among the first of its kind, the Carlson MS in Business Analytics is consistently ranked as a top 10 program in the U.S.
Learn from scholars and pioneers in recommender systems, online auctions, data science, machine learning, and more.
Experiential learning opportunities let students apply what they learn in the classroom and gain resume-worthy experience.
Picture Your Future
More Choices for Your Business Analytics Education
Double your impact with a dual degree program or enhance your skills with a graduate certificate in analytics: