Program overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSBA program enables graduates to lead and innovate in a data-driven way. Students develop the key skill set which high-demand jobs require through a strong integration of business application area expertise and data science skills including gathering, managing, analyzing, and communicating data. Specializations are available in accounting analytics and financial analytics. This 36-credit hour program is STEM-designated and will take 9 months to complete.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business Analytics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSBA program enables graduates to lead and innovate in a data-driven way. Students develop the key skill set which high-demand jobs require through a strong integration of business application area expertise and data science skills including gathering, managing, analyzing, and communicating data. Specializations are available in accounting analytics and financial analytics. This 36-credit hour program is STEM-designated and will take 9 months to complete.

Admission requirements

IELTS

7.5+

GPA

3+

TOEFL

103+

Admission to the MSBA program is highly competitive and strong quantitative skills are necessary in order to handle the coursework. Decisions are based on the individual’s previous academic accomplishments, work experience, test scores, personal statement, résumé, demonstrated potential for graduate and professional success, and references.

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2025

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

36,592 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

50,184 USD

Other Expenses

-

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Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers six residential and three fully online graduate degree programs designed to help you put your purpose into practice. Gies’ residential programs include areas such as accounting, finance, business analytics, management, and technology management. Gies’ online degree programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), and Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). All graduate programs offer the quality you expect from a respected, highly ranked public university. The college’s residential programs provide a transformative on-campus learning experience, and the online programs offer the flexibility and affordability that enable you to complete your degree without disrupting your life.