Master your future in a data-driven world

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS

START DATE
September

FORMAT
Full-Time, On-campus

DURATION
12 months

GMAT/GRE
Test optional for qualified applicants

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Are you interested in joining the dynamic field of analytics and AI? The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is an intensive and rigorous academic program that can prepare you for the job market in just one year. The program will be challenging but rewarding, and it will definitely be worth it.

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Empower Your Future with Analytics and AI

In today's business landscape, analytics and AI drive informed decision-making. Carlson School's MSBA program provides a transformative, 12-month experience, equipping you with advanced skills in collecting, processing, and analyzing data using cutting-edge AI models.

#8

Master's in Business Analytics in the U.S., QS World University Ranking (2024)

$120,000

average based salary for 2023 grads

93%

of 2023 grads received job offers within 180 days of graduation

Master your future. Apply today.

Apply early to give yourself the best chance to join the Carlson School of Management.

Application Deadlines:

  • November 1
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  • June 15
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Knowledge to create business value

The Carlson MS in Finance prepares students to turn complex financial information into business value. 

  • #16 Master in Finance in the United States, 
    QS World University Ranking (2022)

  • 100% of 2019 and 2020 grads received job offers within 180 days of graduation

  • 10 or 16 months to complete
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"My favorite part of the MSBA program was how quickly it enabled me to augment m skills and change my career trajectory. Over the course of a single year, I went from running a web design agency in Minneapolis to landing a job at McKinsey and moving to New York."

- Nick Rosener, '16 MSBA, Strategy & Analytics Lead, Google Cloud

Take the Leap into Tomorrow's Analytics

Receive one-to-one faculty support

Gain resume-worthy experience working with real client companies

Build a global perspective through international learning opportunities

Join an international network of 55,000+ esteemed alumni

Prepare for your best career with lifetime coaching services

Your journey into the world of business analytics and artificial intelligence begins now. Transform your career, solve complex challenges, and become a sought-after professional with Carlson School's MSBA program. 

  • One Transformative Year: Complete your master's in just 12 months.
  • AI Integration: Seamless integration of AI topics throughout the curriculum.
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