Meet the future of data and decision-making.
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics program in Chandler combines real-world application with rigorous training to prepare you to make data-driven decisions that move organizations and industries forward.
Complete the program in as little as 10 months full-time, or 16 to 33 months part-time, depending on your schedule. Both formats deliver the same curriculum, faculty, and degree—the only difference is pace, not quality.
Build the technical and strategic expertise to turn data into impact.
Whether you choose the full-time or part-time path, you'll complete the same curriculum, learn from the same faculty, and graduate with the same degree. The only difference is the pace. The quality of the experience stays the same.
What You’ll Learn
Turn data into decisions and communicate them with impact. In our top-ranked Master of Science in Business Analytics program, you'll build the analytical horsepower to create predictive models and AI-driven solutions — and the strategic communication skills to make your insights drive real business action.
- Analytics & AI Mastery: Build predictive and prescriptive models leveraging Excel, Python/R, SQL, and machine learning. Explore generative AI applications for business strategy through coursework developed with our top-5 ranked MIS faculty.
- Strategic Storytelling: What sets the Eller MSBA apart? Our dedicated focus on translating complex data into compelling narratives. Using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll learn to present insights that influence executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Real-World Consulting Experience: Put it all together in a capstone consulting project with an industry partner, solving actual business problems with real data and real stakes — not hypothetical case studies.
- Business Acumen, Tailored to You: Whether you're a career changer building foundational business knowledge or an experienced professional diving into advanced financial modeling and marketing analytics, the curriculum adapts to your background.
The Curriculum
Taught by world-class faculty and built on the foundation of our top-five MIS program, the Master of Science in Business Analytics program not only helps you build in-demand analytics skills but also introduces you to the core principles of business and helps turn you into an effective decision-maker on a global economic scale.
We developed the curriculum in collaboration with industry partners to ensure you leave the program with the necessary skills to succeed in any role working with data. You’ll start by diving deep into three key areas: data management, statistics, and analytical methods. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in your foundational business courses, required selectives, and electives in accounting, economics, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. Throughout the program, students will gain hands-on experience with the most widely used business analytics technologies, including advanced Excel for data cleaning, management, and analytics, SQL, Python/R, Tableau, and Power BI, along with additional tools and platforms based on their chosen electives and career path. With AI integrated throughout the curriculum, students will also learn to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance their analytical capabilities and drive smarter business decisions.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics coursework consists of core courses outlined below. To earn the degree, students must complete at least 33 units of Business Analytics courses, earn a passing grade (C or above) in each course, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
An overview of the curriculum is outlined below. A detailed description for each course can be found in the U of A course catalog
