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New Name. New Possibilities.
More data is available than ever before, and analytics have become a part of every major business decision today. With the Master of Science in Business Data Science and Analytics (formerly MS-Business Analytics) from Michigan State University, you can become an integral part of this emerging transformation and leading new industry.
The main themes of the program focus on business strategy, data tools and management, and experiential project consulting. Graduates from Broad’s M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics program have landed employment opportunities in a wide range of industries, such as consulting, automotive, consumer products, retail and financial services. Forty percent of graduates enter the field as a data scientist, while 60% follow a more business analyst career track. This program is designed to give training and hands-on experience to students in multiple areas of the data science and analytics field such as descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.
As a master’s student in Broad’s MS-BDSA program, you will:
Admission to the M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics is based on academic and professional background, as well as potential for a successful career in data science and/or analytics. Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of these criteria and in relation to the current applicant group. A variety of academic backgrounds are accepted, but exposure to a computer programming language (Python, R, Java, C, etc.) and statistics is highly recommended.
Learn MoreThe program is designed to be completed in one calendar year from January to December. Each semester, the highly experiential program offers students the opportunity to work on data sets arranged with corporate and faculty support. It is also a full-time, fixed curriculum, cohort-based program to help ensure a solid team focused program. The cohort consists of 48 students, ensuring a low faculty-to-student ratio and individual student focus. This program is not currently offered part-time or online. The curriculum includes courses in business strategy, data mining, data tools, applied statistics, project management, marketing technologies and communications.
Learn MoreTuition 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.
Learn MoreProspective students can schedule an appointment to discuss the program through the Calendly meeting scheduler. Current students may also schedule an advising appointment through their Calendly scheduler.
The program director, Gayle Nelson, can also be reached via email at analytics@broad.msu.edu or via phone at (517) 355-7600.
Schedule a MeetingCareer opportunities are numerous for those who can analyze, communicate and apply complex data sets to a variety of societal and business needs. Partnerships with corporations and other entities give Broad College M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics graduates leverage for increased career success in both data science and analytics roles.
The M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics is a STEM-certified degree (Business Statistics, 52.1302 CIP Code) that provides international students authorization to work in the U.S. for up to three years (24 months of STEM OPT extension beyond the regular 12-month OPT).
We provide our students with multiple tools to be successful on the internship and job search. Before even starting the program, accepted students will begin preparing their resume and cover letter with the program director and Russell Palmer Career Management Center coaches. During the program, multiple seminars, career workshops, and personal advising sessions are offered. In addition, two career fairs are delivered during the year specifically for analytics students.
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.
For additional details on the Broad Master of Science in Business Data Science and Analytics program at MSU, complete our brief request form. We look forward to connecting.