Master of Applied Business Analytics Curriculum
Curriculum
The online Master of Applied Business Analytics program imparts a deep understanding of data analysis tools and techniques. You'll learn from faculty who provide a holistic view of business analytics during courses on exploratory and predictive data analytics, causal inference, and prescriptive analytics. The program emphasizes data engineering, enabling you to gather, interpret, and process complex data for further analysis. You'll complete most of the online program at your own pace, with limited synchronous sessions for group projects.
Program At-a-Glance
Flexibility is a cornerstone of the applied business analytics curriculum, with online courses and electives for varying career goals.
Program Structure
The Carlson School offers the Master of Applied Business Analytics online and part time. This convenient structure makes it easier to continue working while completing the program. You'll take 10 core courses and four electives, learning from world-class faculty members who emphasize hands-on experience with data tools. The online program also includes an experiential learning project and provides opportunities for collaborating with your classmates.
Applied Business Analytics Courses
The applied business analytics courses delve into concepts relevant to developing systems for compiling, processing, and analyzing data and information from disparate sources. You can customize your Master of Applied Business Analytics degree for your goals via electives in generative AI, big data analytics in supply chains, and other advanced topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You'll accrue 30 credit hours to earn the Master of Applied Business Analytics degree online. Visit the courses page for descriptions of the core and elective courses.
The online Master of Applied Business Analytics program includes 12 courses. To review descriptions of the core and elective courses, please visit the courses page.
No, you do not need to select a concentration or specialization. To tailor the program to your goals, you will choose from an array of electives focusing on generative AI and various analytics specialties. Review your options by visiting the courses page.
No, the online Master of Applied Business Analytics program does not follow a cohort model. You can complete the courses in your preferred order after meeting each prerequisite. To review descriptions of the core and elective courses, please visit the courses page.
No, the Master of Applied Business Analytics does not have a residency requirement.
The Carlson School is launching the online Master of Applied Business Analytics degree in Spring 2025. The curriculum is based on the in-person MS in Business Analytics program, which began in 2014 and is ranked among the world's best programs of its kind by Top Universities.