Master’s in Business Data Science and Analytics Tuition
Tuition for the M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics program is set at $36,000 for in-state residents and $39,000 for out-of-state residents. Business analytics tuition is billed in three equal installments before each semester. The payment schedule follows MSU payment periods available on MSU Student Accounts.
Students are also expected to purchase a laptop computer on their own and have it loaded with at a minimum Microsoft Office or Office for Mac — these can be purchased at a significant discount for students at MSU’s Computer Store.
For international students’ affidavit of support: We require you to state $70,759 to cover tuition, insurance, books, and any unforeseen expenses to ensure proper financial coverage and processing of your I-20 form.
Other expected costs estimated by the university:
- Living Expenses: $26,274
- Student Health Insurance and Expenses: $2,284
- Books and Software: $2,643
- Other Expenses: TBD
For information in regards to your health care coverage opportunities, see the appropriate link below. Please be aware that while the program does not offer graduate assistantships at this time, other departments across campus may have them available.
Industry Fellowships
Students who are enrolled in the M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics program are eligible to receive a fellowship up to $1,000 to support them in extra-curricular educational development opportunities, such as attending industry conferences, obtaining analytics-focused certifications, etc. The fellowship is paid out after the student has attended the event or completed the certification. To receive this fellowship, approval must be granted first by the program director. These fellowships cannot be used for tuition, internship costs, LinkedIn Premium, or resume writers.
Master’s in Business Data Science and Analytics Financial Aid
For financial aid purposes, the M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics is considered a full-time graduate program. Full-time graduate education and financial aid are based on nine or more credits in any given semester. Many students may qualify for financial aid in the form of student loans. Here are a few of the most common student loan options:
- Subsidized Stafford Loan: This federal loan is available to graduate students based on demonstrated financial need. Students are not charged interest before they begin repayment or during periods of deferment. The federal government “subsidizes” or pays the interest during these times. The annual loan maximum is $8,500. No payment is required until six months after completing the program.
- Direct Subsidized Loan: This federally guaranteed loan is not based on financial need. Interest begins accumulating at disbursement, but no payment is required until six months after completing the program. The annual loan maximum is $12,000.
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loan: This loan is not based on financial need. Interest begins accumulating at disbursement, but no payment is required until 30 to 60 days after completing the program. The annual loan maximum is the student’s budget minus all other aid.
If you have questions or want additional information about financial aid options, visit MSU’s Office of Financial Aid.