MS Business Analytics

The W. P. Carey MS in Business Analytics is a STEM-designated program emphasizing the importance of data in today’s world. It prepares students for careers in business analytics by teaching them to extract value from data, manage data-driven projects and impact businesses.

The program offers five specializations: Big data, cloud computing and tech consulting, fintech, marketing analytics and supply chain analytics. Available in two formats, the full-time program lasts 9 or 16 months based on the chosen track, and the online option caters to working professionals seeking to advance their skills without pausing their careers.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours
30
Study method
Campus or online immersion
STEM-OPT option
Available
Campus
Tempe campus

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow's business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education.

The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research and engaging with communities to transform the world.

About School

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at home university
CIS 505: Enterprise Data Analytics (3)
CIS 591: Python for Data Analysis (3)
SCM 516: Descriptive and Predictive Analytics (3)
SCM 517: Business Process Analytics (3)
Courses at ASU
Required Core (3)
CIS 509: Analytics for Unstructured Data
Electives (12)
Culminating Experience (3)
CIS 593: Applied Project (1.5)
SCM 593: Applied Project (1.5)
Additional Curricular Information – For electives, students should consult the academic unit for a list of approved courses.

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

Graduates have the essential academic preparation required for roles that derive value from data and modeling, lead data-driven analyses and that create critical business advantages.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (2019) states, employment for business intelligence analysts is projected to grow between 7% and 10% between 2018 and 2028, faster than average.

Business Intelligence Analyst
Computer Database Architect
Data Analyst
IT Project Manager
Network Security Analyst

Recruiting companies

Amazon
Banner Health
Boeing
Intel
Starbucks

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January) November 28, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 20, 2025
Fall start (August) July 1, 2025 August 21, 2025 August 25, 2025
Spring start (January) November 28, 2024 January 12, 2026 January 19, 2026

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