The future belongs to business leaders who can harness data to make smarter, faster decisions. And that starts here at Eller.
In our Master’s in Business Analytics program, you’ll dive deep into advanced analytics to explore real-world applications for data-driven decision-making. Use actual company data sets to solve business problems, build marketing strategies, and identify new opportunities. Working with top researchers and employer-sponsored projects to teach methods so new they're not in any textbooks, you’ll be prepared to make an impact wherever your career takes you.
STEM
designated program
#14
public graduate Business Analytics program
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“Eller will always be a strong pillar in my life ... Eller provided me with a strong foundation, adaptability and a willingness to refine skills to thrive in this rapidly changing world.”
Nancy Singh ’22 MSBA
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Gather everything you’ll need, from your resume to your professional recommendations, and get underway with your Eller MSBA application. As always, we’re here to help answer questions about our requirements and process.
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No. We accept students from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. The online background courses and business selectives will help you get ready for the core courses of the program.
Yes. The MSBA program is STEM-designated, which makes it particularly attractive for international applicants who would like to work in the U.S. following graduation.
While some work experience is beneficial for graduate students, it is not required.
Online Master of Science in Business Analytics is not currently offered.
Data and Analysis Background classes are taken online before starting the core courses. For full-time students, this occurs during the summer. There are no evening classes in Tucson, although there are evening classes offered in our Chandler program.
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No. Although it helps to know Python or R, background coursework provides an introduction to Python and the statistical language R is part of the core curriculum
No! Applicants may be asked to participate in a short (15 to 25 minute) virtual interview to discuss their interests in the program and to assess their quantitative background and preparedness for the MSBA program. This requirement replaces the need to complete and submit scores for the GRE or GMAT. A member of the admissions teams will reach out to schedule this meeting if you meet the basic criteria for the program.
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