Business Analytics (MS)
Enhance your expertise in the art and science of business analytics with a master’s degree in business analytics from A&M-Commerce.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
The Master of Science in Business Analytics is an approved Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. The program offers students from business and non-business backgrounds an opportunity to develop expertise in the art and science of business analytics in this high-demand field. Students will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, optimize and interpret Big Data. The program emphasizes decision-making skills to apply Big Data findings to business challenges.
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The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
Curriculum
Prerequisites for Non-Business Undergrad Majors:
There are no prerequisite courses required for this program.
Core Business Analytics Courses:
Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like statistics, analytics, database management, and research covered in the core business analytics courses. 8-week courses are provided to all Graduate terms.
- Business Analytics for Managers (BUSA 511)
- Applied Business Research (ECO 595)
- Database Management (BUSA 526)
- Business Analytics Programming (BUSA 523)
- Applied Decision Modeling (BUSA 542)
- Data Warehousing (BUSA 532)
- Advanced Analytics (BUSA 537)
- Project Management (BUSA 521)
Electives:
Make it your own. Customize your degree with Business Analytics electives covering a wide range of business subjects.
- 2 Business Analytics courses from COB Catalog
Available Minors (4 Courses):
Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Marketing Analytics
- Corporate Management
- Real Estate
Available Certificates (No prerequisite required):
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- Auditing and Forensic Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Operational Excellence
- Tax Accounting
Course Rotations
Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Business Analytics students are typically interested in:
- Business analysis
- Management consulting and strategy
- Hands-on experience using statistical, software engineering and modeling tools to solve business challenges
- Marketing analysis
- Data management
- Business intelligence: finance, risk and health analytics
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree in Business Analytics
Career Readiness
The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.
AACSB Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. The College of Business has been continuously accredited since 1976. Around 836 schools worldwide currently hold this prestigious designation.
Industry Connections
Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with the business community.
STEM Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Marketing and Business Analytics offer STEM-designated programs. STEM fields offer the fastest-growing professional career opportunities. Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering or math offers future job security, flexibility, job satisfaction and outstanding earning potential.
Accomplished Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.
Faculty Spotlight
Zaki Malik, Ph.D.
The proliferation of data in recent years has changed the way enterprises operate. ‘Data-savvy' individuals are in huge demand and according to Glassdoor, they can make a base salary of $120K – $150K on average. The STEM approved M.S. in Business Analytics enables students to pursue the in-demand careers as business/data analysts or data scientists.
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Son Bui, Ph.D.
Information Systems is a mix of fast-growing technology and traditional management.
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A degree in business analytics will offer you the opportunity to:
- Learn statistical and research methods.
- Acquire knowledge in database management and data warehousing.
- Identify, document, model, assess and improve core business processes.
- Appreciate relevant business trends in the marketplace and consumer behaviors.
- Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
- Enhance your project management skills including initiation, planning, execution, controlling and closing projects.
- Investigate the technologies, methods and practices that foster innovation, new business opportunities and new efficiencies.
Careers
Business analytics students are able to identify solutions hidden in Big Data and apply these findings to real-world business challenges. You can become a highly valued data analyst providing an organization with ideas for smarter strategic management and better operational efficiencies. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
- Business analytics is ranked second in a Computerworld survey on the most difficult skills to find.
- McKinsey Global Institute reports that the United States could face a shortage of between 140,000 and 190,000 individuals who possess deep business analytic skills and an additional 1.5 million managers with the skill set to implement the results.
- Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 11% from 2021 to 2031, must faster than the average for other occupations.
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US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021
Alumni Profiles
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. The program will consider internships for credit if the requirements are satisfied. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Student Career Preparedness and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce business analytics students.
Minors
We offer various minors that can be combined with your Business Analytics (MS) degree. You can learn more about the available minors and their course requirements by visiting the Minors for Graduate Programs page.
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
What You Will Learn
Through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as computer systems analysts, management analysts (business analysts and process analysts), market research analysts, logisticians and operations research analysts in a wide range of organizations and industries.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Core business analytics courses including Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Marketing Research and Applied Decision Modeling
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Course Delivery and Resources
Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. The program is currently ranked among the Top 10 Best Online Analytics Master's Degrees by BusinessAnalytics.com. We offer a graduate-level business degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
You can also complete 50% or more of the credits required for this program at our Dallas site.
Student Profiles
Our faculty and staff strive to prepare us students to become seasoned professionals in our field of study.
With relentless determination, one can ultimately achieve their goals.
Beyond the university, Commerce offers a peaceful environment, proximity to major cities like Dallas and the advantages of a small town.
Student Organizations
The Department of Marketing and Business Analytics Student Chapter promotes academic programs of marketing and business analytics at A&M-Commerce, and supports the student's on-campus and online social, academic and professional events. This organization works personally with students and directly with Career Services to take advantage of internship opportunities in their related fields.
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Program Costs
Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Business Analytics, MS” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator, [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
Note: GRE is not required.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Request one signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:
- Email the letter to your graduate coordinator, [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: June 1
- Spring admission consideration: October 15 (Applications are closed for Spring 2023)
- Summer admission consideration: February 15
- Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
- Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
- Select “Business Analytics, MS” as your “Major.”
- Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator, [email protected], unless otherwise specified below.
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Request one signed, and dated letter of recommendation; on official agency or organization letterhead, preferably from a past professor, college instructor, or from a professional who currently supervises the applicant or who has in the past and can attest to their academic preparedness to succeed in the program. That individual should:
- Email the letter to your graduate coordinator, [email protected] or
- Send the letter to you. Then, you will utilize the upload system: myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Department Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fill out a form to take BUSA 521?
Yes, the BUSA Permit Form must be filled out to take BUSA 521. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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