Looking to build analytical skills that can help you thrive in any organization? Our online MS in Business Analytics program is perfect for learners like you. In just over 12 months, at only $12k tuition, this online master's program can help prepare you to make data-driven business decisions as part of a team. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking an immersive learning environment, this is far from your typical online learning experience.

"As opposed to a more traditional approach of learning? Forget it. There's no comparison," said Carlos Gonzalez, a pilot course volunteer. As a student in the online MS in Business Analytics, you'll learn by doing. Using real-world data sets, you'll tackle projects through class discussions and breakout sessions and you'll never need to purchase a textbook or software. This is a cohort-based learning experience. That means, from enrollment to graduation, you'll progress with the same team of classmates, building skills and gaining new perspectives along the way."

You'll also be supported by a consistent team of instructors, teaching assistants, and an academic advisor. You'll move quickly through the program. Students will take 2 courses each term, and should expect to commit 24-30 hours/week, including class time. Classes are held twice weekly 2 hours each online, in real-time. Career development is built into the coursework, class sessions, and every aspect of the program. From the time you enroll, and even after you graduate, you'll have access to networking opportunities with employers and alumni, recruiting events, job boards, resume services, mock interviews, mentorships, and more. Upon completing the online MS in Business Analytics, you'll be positioned for success in a booming field. You'll build skills in business strategy, analysis, and communication, helping you become a key contributor to any organization. And with our accelerated format and radically affordable tuition rates, you'll save time and money along the way.

Learn how to:

- Collect, clean and analyze data using automated procedures and maintain data integrity

- Apply appropriate business analytics concepts, tools, and methods to various business challenges

- Collaborate on complex analytic problems in cross-functional teams

- Create clear, compelling data visualizations using industry-standard tools

- Communicate insights and critical business information to technical and non-technical audiences

Some of SNHU's other online graduate options include the online master's in data analytics and the MBA in Business Analytics. Looking to learn on campus? Check out our campus-based Business Analytic program. Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science degree in business analytics can help prepare you to address organizational challenges by analyzing data, developing insights, and communicating with business leaders. The curriculum of this 10-course, 30-credit program is designed to help you navigate the kind of integrated environments that business analysts experience. You'll participate in group activities in each 2-hour class twice a week, where you'll learn how to analyze data, identify key insights and communicate them clearly.

This is accomplished by combining 3 essential pillars throughout the program:

- Business strategy: What is the business trying to accomplish? How do we position ourselves in the competitive landscape? What are the financial drivers and results that matter to our business?

- Analytics strategy: What are the metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) that matter to our business? How can we use tools like SQL, Python, and Tableau to generate meaningful results for the business?

- Technology strategy: How can we use an analytic mindset to optimize the technical project development process? What are the analytical tools and technologies most likely to be used in managing the core business operation and how do we use them to optimize and automate?

Upon applying to the online MS in Business Analytics program, candidates will be contacted by an admission representative. Applicants must then provide the following:

- Professional resume

- Official transcripts indicating a conferred bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.75 or above

- Written professional statement

- A 3- to 5-minute video pitch

You do not need to have previous experience in programming or data analysis. The online MS in Business Analytics program is ultimately best suited for those who enjoy numbers and data, organization, identifying patterns, and working with others. If this sounds like you, this degree may be the right choice for you and your career. As a cohort-based program where all students start in the same place, transfer credits are not accepted for the online MS in Business Analytics.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)