Business Analytics

Unique Features

• Top-ranked. Earn your MS in Business Analytics at a highly ranked, top-tier U.S. university.
• STEM designation. International students on an F-1 visa may apply to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after their program completion. You would apply for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) followed by an additional 24 months of OPT STEM Extension.
• World-class faculty. Your business school faculty are thought leaders in their field and consult with Fortune 500 companies as well as startups.
• Creating tomorrow’s business leaders. Prepare for a leadership role where you’ll need to recognize and respond to potential management challenges and make data-driven business decisions during times of uncertainty.
• Internship opportunities. See what you’re learning in the classroom play out in real time during an internship with leading companies or startups. Students on an F-1 visa may use Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for their internship.
• Personalized career support. You'll have a dedicated career advisor who will meet with you one-on-one in coaching sessions to help you develop the personal and professional skills to manage your lifelong career. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to advance your career, your advisor will help you map your next steps.
• Build toward an MBA. You can apply your credits to an eligible MBA program at Northeastern.

Program Objectives

D’Amore-McKim’s MS in Business Analytics program prepares you to interpret and apply data and make data-driven decisions in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven business environment.

• Core courses will introduce you to data mining, statistical and quantitative analysis, multivariate testing, and predictive modeling.
• Marketing track courses will include real company data to help you explore questions such as building sales, enhancing marketing, or strengthening a company’s infrastructure.
• Project-based learning allows you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to actual business challenges.
• Faculty will help you achieve success and connect you to new opportunities in this growing field.

Career Outlook

A business analytics master’s degree prepares you for jobs that require advanced data analysis, decision-making, and management skills. Our graduates leave D’Amore-McKim with the knowledge and technical abilities that appeal to a broad range of industries and employers, including finance and insurance, public administration, information services, and more.

Depending on your background, the MS in Business Analytics program will help you prepare to differentiate yourself and take on roles in the fields of financial services, transportation and logistics, retail, and more.

All companies see a growing need for skilled and forward-thinking business professionals—large or small, public or private, startup or well established. Industries experiencing strong growth in this arena include financial, retail, health services, and transportation, just to name a few.

Accreditation Information

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.