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Business Analytics – Master’s

Business Analytics

You’re ready to take your career to the next level in today’s data-driven world. Lead with confidence. This affordable master’s program blends cutting-edge analytics with essential business skills. Learn from internationally known faculty and master the art of obtaining and managing data, applying analytical tools, and turning insights into action.

At a Glance

30

Total Credits

$750*

Cost Per Credit
*Tuition and fee rates subject to change

1.5 years+

Time to Complete

Get the competitive edge in a data-driven world

You’ve already made strides in your career, but now it’s time to pivot into the future of data-driven decision-making. To stay competitive and lead with confidence, you need advanced skills in business analytics that push you forward. Iowa State’s online master of business analytics program is designed to give you that edge.

This flexible program lets you tailor your studies to fit your career goals, whether you’re mastering big data, refining strategies, or driving performance. Learn from internationally renowned faculty and apply your knowledge through a capstone project directly aligned with your professional interests. Plus, you’ll connect with industry leaders and expand your network through volunteer opportunities.

 

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

For specific program requirements, visit the Ivy College of Business website.

Required core courses (15 credits)

  • MIS 5320: Foundations of Business Analytics Programming
  • MIS 5360: Business Analytics Foundation (pre-requisite course: MIS 5320)
  • MIS 5460: Advanced Business Analytics (pre-requisite course: MIS 5320)
  • STAT 5260: Applied Statistical Modeling or BUSAD 5020: Quantitative Business Analysis and Decision Making
  • MIS 5560: Business Analytics Capstone Project (pre-requisite course: MIS 5360)
  • BUSAD 5930X: Business Specialty Masters Seminar

Elective courses (choose 15 credits)

  • COM S 5350: Algorithms for Large Data Sets: Theory and Practice
  • IE 5830: Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
  • MIS 5116: Data Visualization and Design Thinking for Business Analytics
  • MIS 5150: Big Data for Business
  • MIS 5330: Data Management for Decision Makers
  • MIS 5390*: Topics in Management of Information Systems
  • MIS 5480: Data Wrangling for Business Analytics
  • MKT 5520: Marketing Analytics with Big Data
  • MKT 5900: Sales Tools, Technology, and Analytics
  • STAT 5280: Data Analytics and Visualization
  • STAT 5215: Time Series Data Analysis (Forecasting)

*This course is a special topics class. Topics vary and may not be acceptable for MBAN. See your advisor for approval before registering.

More information about courses can be found in the university course catalog.

Ivy College of Business

Kim Putz
Assistant Director, graduate recruitment
515-294-7279
kputz@iastate.edu

busgrad@iastate.edu
515-294-8118

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