The Simon Business Analytics curriculum is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in both analytics and business–covering statistics, analytics, and core business areas; building a solid platform for a successful career and life-long learning, while simultaneously developing hands-on skills and expertise to jump start your career.
You will get extensive experience in using cutting-edge analytics toolkits starting with courses on key analytical technologies, numerous applications and projects in these courses, and an optional summer internship. This is a STEM designated program.
Choose the Program Format that is Right for You.
Get more information on the Full-Time MS in Business Analytics Program in the course catalog.
Full-Time Business Analytics students have two available tracks:
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10-month program of study (non-internship track)
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17-month program of study (internship track)
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Internships are not guaranteed - students choosing the option to extend their program will be eligible to seek an internship, but are not guaranteed placement in an internship
Program Requirements
Note: This chart reflects the 2017-18 academic schedule. This is subject to change.
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GBA463
Economics and Marketing Strategy for MS Students
GBA464
Programming for Analytics
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GBA462R
Core Statistics for MS Students Using R
CIS417
Introduction to Business Analytics
GBA466*
Accounting and Finance for MS Students
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CIS465A
Practicum in Business Analytics I
CIS432
Predictive Analytics Using Python
CIS442E
Data Management for Analytics
MKT436R
Marketing Analytics Using R
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CIS465B
Practicum in Business Analytics II
CIS434
Social Media Analytics
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Choose 2 Electives:
CIS418**
Advanced Business Modeling
CIS442F
Big Data
OMG411
Supply Chain Analytics
MKT440
Pricing Analytics
MKT451
Advanced Marketing Analytics
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COMMUNICATING BUSINESS DECISIONS SEQUENCE
MGC401
Professional Communication
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MGC462
Communicating Analytics
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MGC463
Teamwork
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The program of study for the MSBA degree has been designed as a lock-step program which meets all the requirements for a STEM certified program.
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Students with sufficient prior coursework in accountancy or finance can petition to substitute GBA466* Accounting and Finance for MS Students with FIN418 Quantitative Finance with Python or MKT414 Pricing Policies in the fall term.
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** 17-month track
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MSBA students in the 17-month track will take one less elective in the spring term and will take CIS418 the following fall as their last class. There are no exceptions on this class.
Full-Time MS in Business Analytics