Master of Science In Business Analytics
Gain analytical expertise and real-world business savvy.
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MS Business Analytics
The University of Louisville Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a STEM-designated, accelerated one-year graduate program that prepares students to use data, artificial intelligence and analytics to solve real business problems. Students build practical skills in Python, R, Power BI, machine learning, data visualization, statistical analysis and predictive modeling while developing the business acumen and communication skills needed to turn data into meaningful decisions.
The team-based program creates a collaborative learning environment where students work both independently and with peers to apply information systems technologies, data modeling and analytics to complex business challenges. The curriculum is designed and delivered in collaboration with local businesses, helping ensure students develop relevant, market-ready skills and experience working on realistic analytics projects.
Courses are taught by PhD-level faculty with extensive research, industry and consulting experience. By combining technical expertise, business strategy and impactful communication, the MSBA prepares graduates for careers in business analytics, data analytics and other data-driven roles with strong potential for professional growth.
Statistics Prep
All students admitted into the MSBA program are required to finish one self-paced, online prep course (Statistics Prep) before the program’s official start.
Statistics Prep is designed for students without any prior exposure to the subject, and the ideal pace of study is five weeks. Students who have previous exposure to the content (for example, programming experience in any language or an undergraduate statistics course) may expect to finish the courses in less time.
Campus STEM MSBA Program Highlights
- GMAT optional
- 1-year program
- Paid internship track available.*
- Data tools: Python, R and Tableau
- STEM-designated program that provides additional benefits for international students
- Analytics skills/techniques: Data mining, data modeling, data visualization, discrete choice modeling, machine learning, prediction algorithms, programming, statistical analysis, textual analysis and web scraping
- World-class faculty includes teachers/scholars with extensive professional experience
- 30 credit-hours in a team-based format
- $34,500 bundled tuition and fees – regardless of residency
- Real-world company data and projects to solve actual business issues through a capstone consulting project
- Personalized communication coaching to support your success
- Networking opportunities with corporate speakers, influential employers and experts
- On-campus program in state-of-the-art facilities
- Also available fully-online
*Competitive and not guaranteed
Part-Time Online MSBA
The University of Louisville College of Business is excited to announce the launch of its new Part-Time Online MS in Business Analytics (OMSBA) program.
Designed to fit the schedules of busy professionals, this program spans three calendar years and is completed in just 20 months.
Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
The Master of Science in Business Analytics program students can earn a concentration in Artificial Intelligence by selecting five courses from the list below. These directed electives will replace five required electives for the MSBA program.
This concentration is open to both seated and Online MSBA students. However, some of the directed Artificial Intelligence courses may be offered only in an online format or only in a seated format.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSBA 691 | Deep Learning | 1.5 |
| MSBA 692 | Pipelines to Insights | 1.5 |
| MSBA 693 | Advanced Analytics using PySpark | 1.5 |
| MSBA 694 | Natural Language Processing | 1.5 |
| MSBA 695 | Cloud Computing | 1.5 |
| MSBA 696 | Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Power of AI for Business | 1.5 |
| MSBA 697 | Business Insights with Large Language Models | 1.5 |
| MSBA 698 | AI Agent Development: Building Intelligent Business Solutions | 1.5 |
Not all courses may be offered every year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
View the tuition and costs of our programs on the Cost & Aid page.
The MSBA is a 1-year program.
Admission is GMAT optional. However, GMAT scores of 680+ will be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.
We offer merit-based scholarships and competitive-based paid internships to help students finance the cost of the program.
A paid internship track is available to qualified students of the program.
We ask that students have at least one statistics or calculus course in their undergraduate transcript or display competency in quantitative-based skills. The Statistics for Analytics prep class is required provided free once admitted into the program and before classes start.
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