Brandeis International Business School

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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

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Program Value

“The MSBA at Brandeis International Business School equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design, build and leverage data-driven business projects across top industries.”

Ahmad Namini Ahmad Namini, MSBA Program Director

Program Highlights

Brandeis Advantage

Ranked among the best U.S. universities by U.S. News and World Report. Located close to Boston, a multicultural hub of finance, technology and innovation.

Career Preparation

Learn statistical programming, data visualization and econometric methods for analyzing data. All students participate in a company internship, consulting project or faculty-directed research.

STEM-Designated

International students in our in-person program are eligible to extend a 12-month post-graduate practical training experience by an additional 24 months. Learn more.

Scholarships

100% of admitted students are considered for generous scholarships.

Top-10 Ranking

Ranked #9 in the U.S. for Best Master’s of Business Analytics Programs. (TFE Times, 2022)

100%

of seeking students obtained an internship or field project. 52% completed both.

96%

of seeking students completed a U.S. based internship or field project.

$81,410

Average U.S. salary and bonus, with salaries ranging up to $125,000 based on industry and experience. 

95%

of job seekers secured employment within six months of graduation.

Data Is the Future

Companies are gathering more data than they know what to do with. The MSBA program will teach you how to organize and comb through all that new data with an eye toward innovative business applications.
Youssef Aljabi, MSBA’20

Youssef Aljabi

Founder and CEO, Fynde

MSBA’20

Shan He, MSBA’21

Shan He

Research Analyst, IMF

MSBA’21

Mduduzi Langwenya, MSBA’19

Mduduzi Langwenya

Data Scientist, Takeda

MSBA’19

Salil Bharat Redkar, MSBA’19

Salil Bharat Redkar

Statistical Data Analyst, Washington University in St. Louis

MSBA’19

MSBA Program Options

16 Months

Students begin their studies in late August and finish the following December.

12 Months

Students begin their studies in late August, and may accelerate the program by adding a summer term.

Dual Degrees

Graduate and undergraduate dual degrees are available for students admitted to Brandeis University. Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees with less credits than are required to earn each degree independently. Learn more.

Part-Time

Students may pursue the MSBA program on a part-time basis. Part-time students typically complete eight credits per semester. The part-time status is optimal for students who have flexible schedules as courses are held throughout the day. Students can finish the part-time MSBA program in 2-3 years (taking 4-5 classes a year).

Online

Earn your MSBA in 17 to 20 months. This part-time program is 100 percent online. Learn more.

Curriculum

Learn from faculty experts who are leaders in academic research or seasoned financial professionals. View core courses, general elective options and the timelines for the 12- and 16-month MSBA programs.

Core Curriculum & Timelines


What You'll Learn

Data Programming & Visualization

Master fundamental technology skills, including: computer programming with Python and R, data visualization utilizing Tableau, data storage and schema design with relational databases, and data retrieval via SQL.

Quantitative Business Analytics

Harness foundational knowledge in probability, statistics, linear algebra, data structures, algorithms and numerical analysis. 

Machine Learning Techniques

Immerse yourself in machine learning techniques at the forefront of business analytics, including: supervised and unsupervised learning, statistics-based prediction techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Learning.

Admissions

Are you ready to get started? Request more information or begin applying today.

Application Requirements Deadlines Tuition & Financial Aid

Looking for more information on admissions? Contact the admissions team or connect with an MSBA student ambassador at globalambassadors@brandeis.edu.

Class Profile

3.3

Average GPA

56%

Female Students

650

Average GMAT

157/166

Average GRE Verbal/Quant

Countries Represented in the Incoming Class

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Undergraduate Majors