MS in Business Analytics - College of Business

Learn to harness data, discover insights and apply it to business.

Business analytics is crucial in all organizations. As more businesses focus on bridging data and decision making, the need for skilled analysts to collect and interpret this information continues to grow. The Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares students to become business analysts skilled in the collection, management, analysis, interpretation and application of data to make more informed and successful business decisions.

Program Highlights

Accredited by AACSB International

Interdisciplinary STEM program taught by UCF’s College of Business and College of Sciences

Curriculum combines courses in economics, business analytics and statistics

Includes a two-course capstone sequence, which involves the integration of all the skills and tools developed throughout the program to solve an empirical problem

Introduces students to powerful data analysis software tools including Python, R, SQL, UNIX, as well as data visualization tools

Highly accomplished faculty add to the student’s learning process by incorporating working in industry and conducting applied academic research. Faculty industry experience includes Amazon, CapitalOne Bank, Goldman Sachs and Qwest Communications

Space

Features:

AACSB accredited
STEM designated
Face-to-face, full-time program
Cohort format
Daytime classes on UCF Main Campus

Why an M.S. in Business Analytics

STEM
STEM designated program

Growth
11% projected growth of Management Analyst jobs in 2021-2031

Hire
86% of corporate recruiters
plan to hire MS BA grads

Who Should Apply

A graduate of a business or economics accredited undergraduate program who has succeeded in quantitative coursework

A professional with business experience who has worked in a quantitative role

Space

Career Paths

Business Analyst
Marketing Analyst
Management Analyst
Financial & Budget Analyst
Data Scientist
Data Analytics Manager

Explore Our Program

Program Format & Courses

The MS in Business Analytics is a full-time graduate business program with 9 courses/30 credit hours. The program is 12 months/3 terms and held at the UCF Main Campus. Courses include:

Semester 1

• QMB 6010-Mathematical Tools for Business Analytics
• QMB 6304-Data Visualization
• QMB 6358-Software Tools for Business Analytics
• STA 6136-Probability and Statistics for Business Analytics

Semester 2

• QMB 6357-Microeconomic Analysis for Business Analytics
• STA 5104-Advanced Computer Processing of Statistical Data
• STA 5737-Fundamental and Advanced Data Analytical Methodology with Business Applications

Semester 3

• ECO 6935-Capstone in Business Analytics I
• ECO 6936-Capstone in Business Analytics II

Admission Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited institution in business, economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or other natural sciences.
• Recommended but not required, successful completion of the following courses or their equivalent: Mathematics course, such as QMB 3003 (Quantitative Methods for Business I) or MAC 2311C (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I); Statistics course, such as QMB 3200 (Quantitative Methods for Business I) or STA 2023 (Statistical Methods I); and Economics courses such as ECO 2023 (Principles of Microeconomics) and ECO 3101 (Microeconomics). Applicants might also take further courses in business analytics, including econometrics, mathematical economics, and other courses in the minor in business analytics or the business analytics track of the UCF BSBA degree.
• Current resume.
• Goal statement of 500-1,000 words. Applicants should outline professional goals, how this degree will further these goals, and how an applicant’s achievements and qualifications will further the success in the program.
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty and or current/former employers.
• Applicants applying to the program who have attended a college/university outside the U.S. must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Joseph Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• GRE/GMAT is not required.

Deadlines & Dates

Fall admission only
International application deadline – Jan. 15
Final application deadline – Jul. 1

Investment

Program Tuition
The M.S. Business Analytics is 30 credit hours

• The current in-state tuition and fees total for 1 credit hour is $369.65
• The current out-of-state tuition and fees total for 1 credit hour is $1,194.05

Tuition Details