Careers for Master's in Business Analytics Students

Careers for Master's in Business Analytics Students

A Future of Career Success

Our Master’s in Business Analytics program teaches in-depth, applied business intelligence strategies that you simply won’t find in other programs. With our real-world approach to business analytics and a career management team dedicated to helping you find the very best opportunities, you’ll graduate prepared for high-level careers in government and industry, or for further doctoral work and research in the field of business analytics.

Career Management Vision and Mission

The Career Management team's mission is to educate and empower students to apply their career management skills to achieve their professional aspirations through:

  • Career treks
  • Job postings
  • Resume building
  • Company sponsored events
  • Mock interviews
  • UA career fairs
  • Information sessions
  • On-campus interviewing
  • Video conferencing

The Career Management Team

What Kinds of Jobs Can I Get with a Master’s in Business Analytics?

A good manager makes good decisions. And to make good decisions, you need good data. This is especially true as enterprises grow larger and deal with complex business environments. In the age of information, companies have a team of business data analytics employees who are responsible for processing and analyzing data, and effectively communicating the results.

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Resume Guidelines

  • Resumes should be 1 page. Appearance should be professional and conservative.
  • Content should not be overcrowded, allowing for white space.
  • Section headings should stand out (increased font size/bolding) and should be aligned on the left side.
  • Dates should go on the right.
  • No smaller than 10 point font and use standard fonts and Sans Serif Fonts, like Arial, Calibri, Garamond, or Helvetica. Try to avoid Times New Roman as it is overused.

  • Resume headings are organized in order of importance for the needs of the job you are applying for and industry.
  •  List experience in reverse chronological order (most recent to least recent).
  •  Content and experiences are listed consistently, such as headings, job titles, company names and dates.
  •  Resume is clearly tailored to the desired position, using specific keywords from the job description.
  •  Personal pronouns, such as “I” and “me” are not included.
  •  No spelling and grammar mistakes.

  • Include your first and last name (large font and bold), phone number, professional email address, and LinkedIn URL.

  • Tailor your summary for each position.
  • Include what you can offer the employer, not what they can do for you.

  • Include the institution name, location, degree title, graduation date, and GPA if above 3.5.
  • Relevant coursework is optional.
  • Significant educational achievements, honors, etc. could be listed here as well.

  • Include especially if targeting specialized position or roles that requires technical skills.
  • List out technical skills organized by category. Ensure this is clear and easy to read.
  • Include what is most relevant to the position you are applying for.

  • Describe your experiences using clear and well-defined bullet point phrases, instead of paragraph descriptions.
  • Start your bullet points with strong action verbs in the correct verb tense.
  • Your bullet points should describe your responsibilities in a way that shows results and accomplishments.
  • Show what you have achieved, not just what you have done.
  • Ensure the information you include relates to the career you are seeking.
  • Academic projects that are relevant can be included or listed in their own section.

  • Include relevant leadership roles, extracurricular activities, community service, and volunteer work with dates.
  • Accomplishments and duties should be clearly stated.

  • Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen and process applicants’ resumes and cove letters.
  • ATS scans for keywords and gives candidates a ranking based on how their documents align with the job description.
  • Your resume and cover letter should mirror the language in the job description and follow ATS guidelines: no templates, boxes, or borders, using standard margins and fonts, and submitting as a PDF.

Resume Templates

Download and read resume templates in PDF format:

Resume Templates

MSBA Employment Rates

EMPLOYMENT Rates
  At graduation 3 months after graduation 6 months after graduation
May 2022 83% 100% ---
Dec. 2021 100% --- ---
May 2021 83% --- 100%
Dec. 2020 50% 100% ---
May 2020 100% --- ---