Graduate - Master of Science

Business Analytics, MS

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Program description

Business Analytics, MS

As data becomes central to nearly every industry, professionals who can turn raw information into strategic insight are increasingly in demand. Offered through the highly regarded W. P. Carey Department of Information Systems and the Department of Supply Chain Management, this STEM-designated program builds on strong quantitative foundations to prepare graduates for advancement along the analytics career path. The Master of Science in Business Analytics teaches students to extract meaningful value from data, guide data-driven initiatives, and generate measurable impact within organizations. Candidates can tailor their studies through one of five specialization tracks — big data, cloud computing and technology consulting, fintech, marketing analytics, or supply chain analytics. The program is offered in a full-time format lasting nine to sixteen months depending on the track, as well as an online option designed for working professionals who wish to continue their careers while pursuing the degree.
Curriculum

Featured courses

Enterprise Data Analytics

Ensuring the foundational understanding of contextualized analytics within the business enterprise continuum by covering how data flows and is managed across the landscape of enterprise business processes.

AI and Data Analytics Strategy

Deep learning applications have become an integral part of our lives over the last decade. Alexa, Amazon Go, Waymo, Apple Face ID, and Facebook's face recognition applications are all powered by deep learning networks. Applications based on deep learning models cover a wide spectrum of industries including retail, automotive, manufacturing, health care, banking, insurance, agriculture, security and surveillance. Hands-on look at the latest models, trends and challenges of deep learning applications in business.

Big Data Analytics

Combines hands-on experience with relevant readings to explore the business strategies behind big data, AI, analytics and data science that drive enterprise decision making and how such strategies can lead to long-term competitive advantage.

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Outcomes

Career opportunities & applicable roles

Graduates have the essential academic preparation required for roles that involve deriving value from data and modeling, leading data-driven analyses and creating critical business advantages.

Career examples include
Business Intelligence Analyst Computer Database Architect Data Analyst IT Project Manager
The school

W. P. Carey School of Business

ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest business school in the United States, serving more than 25,000 students. Its mission centers on educating students, producing impactful research and engaging actively with the communities it serves. The school is recognized for both research and teaching. The Financial Times ranked W. P. Carey No. 17 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public schools for research, and U.S. News & World Report ranks its online undergraduate business programs No. 2 in the nation. Students study fields such as finance, accounting, supply chain management, business analytics, marketing and entrepreneurship, with classes offered on ASU's Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses and online.

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