Master of Applied Business Analytics Careers

Develop Advanced Skills for Business Analytics Jobs

Forecasts show that global revenues for the big data market will eclipse $100 billion by 2027.1 Position yourself for success in this field by pursuing the Master of Applied Business Analytics online at the Carlson School of Management. This flexible, AACSB-accredited program instills skills and knowledge for careers in data analytics, business intelligence, and other in-demand roles that focus on harnessing data tools to unlock new opportunities.

Applied Business Analytics Career Paths

The Carlson School's world-class faculty members prepare you to analyze complex data and pinpoint insights that enhance business decision-making. Demand is rising for professionals with data expertise — consider that data science employment is projected to rise 35% from 2022 to 2032.2 Here are potential career paths after acquiring your Master of Applied Business Analytics degree online:

  • Data Scientist: $108,020 median annual salary2
  • Senior Data Analyst: $104,201 average annual salary3
  • Business Intelligence Engineer: $71,335 average annual salary4
  • Business Analyst: $105,988 average annual salary5

Program Outcomes

After earning your Master of Applied Business Analytics online at the Carlson School, you'll have the ability to:

  • Conduct exploratory and predictive data analyses, causal inference analyses, and prescriptive data analyses
  • Engage in data engineering for conventional and unconventional data
  • Develop effective communication strategies
  • Compose and design effective content and artifacts
  • Deliver effective presentations of analytics to diverse stakeholders
  • Solve business challenges using analytics
  • Collaborate to succeed when working in teams

Alumni Achievements

Graduates of the Carlson School are known for impressive achievements. Outcomes for students who completed the MS in Business Analytics on campus in 2023 include:

93%

received job offers within 6 months of graduation

92%

accepted job offers within 6 months of graduation

$120,000

median starting salary

Career Resources

The Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC) has connections with hundreds of companies that recruit students like you. So whether you'd like to join a corporation, work for a non-profit, start your own business, or advance in your industry, we offer the support you need. With dedicated career coaches from a variety of backgrounds, the CBCC can help you launch the next phase of your career.

Student Career Resources

  • Career counseling and tests
  • Career fair and networking events
  • Job search tools and resume reviews
  • Mock interviews and negotiation strategies

Master of Applied Business Analytics