Program Information

 

Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics

FAU’s Professional Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) provides graduates with a business perspective on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), as drivers of innovation. Students gain expertise and in-demand skills for deciphering relevant data, analyzing it to uncover trends and recognize patterns, translating the analysis into valuable insights about performance and processes, and using it to make informed strategic decisions across industries.

 

Why Earn a Professional Master's in Business Analytics?

The Professional MSBA Degree is a STEM program with emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media analytics, along with advanced domain-specific topics, such as healthcare analytics, financial analytics, marketing analytics, sports analytics, and hospitality. Graduates earning a Master’s in Business Analytics are equipped to meet market demands for highly skilled Business Analytics professionals able to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as to analyze, interpret, and make data-based business recommendations and decisions. 

  • The MSBA program is a STEM Designated Degree program (CIP Code 30.7102) as determined by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on their list of STEM Eligible Majors for STEM OPT or a STEM OPT extension.
  • The MSBA F-1 student is eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT, making it a full 36 months of OPT with students able to stay and work in the United States.
  • For more information about OPT & STEM OPT, visit FAU's Office of International Student Services website for more details.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and analyze relevant data
  • Decipher data to uncover trends and identify patterns
  • Translate data into valuable insights
  • Understand business perspective, challenges and opportunities of AI
  • Plan, manage, maintain AI projects
  • Create reports with data visualization tools
  • Make data-driven improvements to performance and processes
  • Apply data mining, text mining, and predictive analysis tools
  • Understand key web analytics metrics to assess goals and ROI of social media

Sample of Career Roles:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Management Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Assistant Director of Business Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence Senior Manager
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Marketing Strategist/Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Budget Analyst
  • Market and Social Media Researchers

Learning Methodology

A variety of learning methods are employed throughout the program. Case studies, computer simulations of challenging, competitive business situations, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individual study, lectures, visual presentations, guest speakers, and assigned readings are regularly used. Students also complete research and analytical studies to develop strategic thinking abilities.

On-Campus Program Information

  • Courses are every Monday and Wednesday at the Boca Raton Campus, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Students may attend live virtual during class hours
  • 10 courses (no business pre-requisites required / 30 credit hours
  • Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
  • Program Fees: 
    • $27,000 
    • $900 per credit hour 
  • Program fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
  • Full-Service administrative support
  • Exclusive access to online academic database, state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities

Online Program Information

  • Courses are held fully online, with no residency commitment
  • 10 courses (no business pre-requisites required / 30 credit hours
  • 8-week terms, Completely Online
  • Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
  • Program Fees:
    • $27,000
    • $900 per credit hour (excluding textbooks)
  • Program Fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
  • Full-Service administrative support
  • Exclusive access to online academic database, state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities
Accreditation & Rankings

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Best MBA in Sport Management

Top-10 in the world according to SportBusiness

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Financial Times Ranking

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AACSB Accreditation

Proud member of AACSB, the premier accreditation agency for business schools

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Best Part-Time MBA

Ranked among the best part-time MBA programs

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Best Part-Time MBA

Ranked among the best part-time MBA programs

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Top-50 in Entrepreneurship

Third consecutive ranking from The Princeton Review

Best International Business Undergrad Program

Best International Business

#22 undergrad. by U.S. News & World Report

Best Online Bachelor's in Business

Best Online Bachelor's in Business

#44 for best online bachelor's in business

 
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ACTA Oases of Excellence

Phil Smith, Adams, and Madden Centers named ACTA Oases of Excellence

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