30 credits
At Your Own Pace
Lead the Big Data Revolution
Data is everywhere and drives every major business decision today. Gain the credentials you need to become an integral part of this emerging industry with a Master of Science in Business Data Science & Analytics from Michigan State University.
Designed for current and emerging professionals looking to advance their career in a high-demand industry, our MS-BDSA opens doors to new and exciting career opportunities. With our fully online, anytime/anywhere program, you’ll develop practical, in-demand skills in business analytics, machine learning, AI governance, and data-driven decision making.
And as you progress, you’ll automatically earn graduate certificates giving you new credentials as you learn so you’ll stand out for top opportunities.
As an MS-Business Data Science & Analytics student, you will:
- Build strong foundations in data management, analytics, problem-solving and statistical modeling.
- Develop applied expertise in machine learning, network analytics and business optimization.
- Learn to lead with AI governance and analytics communication.
- Customize your degree with a concentration aligned with your career goals.
Whether you want to pivot into analytics, advance into leadership or expand your technical business skills, this program is designed to help you do so with confidence and credibility.
- 7
- Master's in Business Analytics
- in the US (public institutions)
- (QS World University Rankings, 2022)
- 10
- Master's of Business Analytics
- in the US (public institutions)
- (TFE Times, 2022)
In demand
Certified STEM degree program
Online
Anytime, Anywhere
A Program That Prepares You For Tomorrow
The Business Data Science & Analytics graduate degree focuses on business strategy, data tools and management, and experiential project consulting.
Students have gone on to become:
- Business Intelligence Developers
- Data Analysts and Scientists
- Business Analysts
- Solutions architects
- Analytics Consultants
- and more
in a wide range of industries, from automotive to financial services. Our alumni have landed careers at organizations of all sizes, including big-name companies such as Meijer, General Motors, Stryker and Carhartt.
No matter your career aspirations, this program is designed to provide you with the training and hands-on experience you need to lead in any of these areas.
Why Study Business Data Science and Analytics at MSU?
- When you study Business Data Science and Analytics at MSU, you’re choosing a STEM-certified degree program.
- Our partnerships with corporations and other entities will give you amazing networking connections for career success in both Data Science and Business Analytics roles.
Develop important, career-relevant skills
MSU’s business data science and analytics program will help you develop expertise in these key data management areas and others as you learn more about how to interpret and communicate data analysis and apply statistical approaches to your work. This includes:
- Data mining
- Marketing technology
- Website analytics
- Social network analytics
Highly sought-after skills like these will prepare you to meet a variety of societal and business needs, equipping you with the experience you need to become a leader in data management process and business analytics approaches.
Garner valuable, real-world experience before you graduate
At MSU, our business data science and analytics program will provide you with practical expertise you can use in the real world. Throughout the program are experiential project management opportunities such as:
- Using live data sets for analysis and application
- Hands-on work in descriptive
- Predictive and prescriptive analytics
- and much more
so you may sharpen your problem-solving skills as you expand your business intelligence.
Support you need to secure your future in business data science and analytics
Throughout the business data science and analytics program, you may join a variety of seminars, personal advising sessions, career workshops and career fairs that are specifically geared toward business analytics students.
Dive Deeper
When you apply for the business data science and analytics graduate program at MSU, we’ll review your academic and professional background and consider your potential for a successful career in the data science and analytics field. While experience with computer programming and languages (such as Python, R, Java and C) and statistics is not required, it is highly recommended.
Learn MoreAs you complete the business data science and analytics graduate degree program at MSU, you’ll take courses in business strategy, data mining, data tools, applied statistics, project management, marketing technologies and communications.
Learn MoreFor the M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics graduate degree program, tuition is $36,000; $1,200/cr for all students. We can connect you with a variety of resources to help you finance your degree.
Learn MorePlease email analytics@broad.msu.edu with any questions regarding advising in the Master’s in Business Data Science and Analytics program at Michigan State University.
Past and present M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics students share their experiences on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Learn More2025 Cohort
Mohsen Alqamber
Tejas Bandagonda
Carmen Brophy
Soham Chavan
Jash Devani
Mishika Garg
Brinta Gupta
Eva Halsne
Anzar Khan
Daniel Kieu
Jung Kyu Lee
Arjun Nair
Ajaydev Narathmeethal
Jannatul Nayeem
Suraj Patil
Devesh Pawar
Ramana Rallabandi
Ushasai Reddy
Jaehyuk Ryu
Jameson Van Ochten
Mhonika Velusamy
Sydney Woods
Employers of Note
Students from our program have received offers representing a wide range of top companies across industries. Typical job titles include business intelligence developer, data analyst, data scientist, decision scientist, business analyst, solutions architect, and analytics consultant.
Faculty In The News
Professor Anjana Susarla discusses the impact of AI on digital platforms and election misinformation on Bloomberg Technology.
Let’s get started.
For additional details about the Master of Science in Business Data Science and Analytics program at MSU, please complete our brief request form. We look forward to connecting with you.
Contact Information
- M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics Program
- Department of Accounting
- Business College Complex
- 632 Bogue St Rm N270
- East Lansing, MI 48824
- analytics@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 355-7600
- Faculty Director: Teagan Dixon