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The Workplace Value of the Online Master’s in Business Analytics Degree

*Students who are required to complete the prerequisite courses can graduate in as few as 18 months.

**At the discretion of the university, candidates can be granted a waiver for the two prerequisites based on successful completion of prior coursework.

Redefine Your Career With William & Mary’s MS in Business Analytics Online

90%

of MSBA alumni received a promotion after graduation2

25%

or greater post-graduation salary increase among MSBA alumni2

$134,195

average salary for alumni shortly after graduation2

Online MSBA Program Highlights

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Join the big data revolution as a top business analytics professional.

Stand Out in an In-Demand Field

The outlook for business analytics careers is bright. Check out the following stats on these desirable business roles.

Operations Research Analysts 
23% growth3 and #9 for Best Business Jobs4

Market Research Analysts 
19% growth5

Management Analysts
11% growth6 and #5 for Best Business Jobs4

Data Scientist
#3 on Best Jobs in America list for 20227

Statistician
#10 for Best Business Jobs4

Stand Out in an In-Demand Field

The outlook for business analytics careers is bright. Check out the following stats on these desirable business roles.

Operations Research Analysts 
23% growth3 and #9 for Best Business Jobs4

Market Research Analysts 
19% growth5

Management Analysts
11% growth6 and #5 for Best Business Jobs4

Data Scientist
#3 on Best Jobs in America list for 20227

Statistician
#10 for Best Business Jobs4

Stand Out in an In-Demand Field

Operations Research Analysts 
23% growth3 and #9 for Best Business Jobs4

Market Research Analysts 
19% growth5

Management Analysts
11% growth6 and #5 for Best Business Jobs4

Data Scientist
#3 on Best Jobs in America list for 20227

Statistician
#10 for Best Business Jobs4

The outlook for business analytics careers is bright. Check out the following stats on these desirable business roles.

  • Complete in as few as 15 months*
  • 2 prerequisites
  • 8 core courses (32 credits)**
  • 100% online; no on-campus requirement
  • GRE/GMAT not required
  • 3 starts per year: August, January and May

The future of business hinges on data and analytics. Leaders who understand the language of data are more valuable than ever. From AI to cloud computing to data visualization, get the in-demand business analytics skills you need to get ahead when you join William & Mary online.

William & Mary’s Online 
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program
 is designed to maximize your computing and modeling skills while honing your ability to apply data science to strategic business planning and business decision making.

The goal of William & Mary’s Online MSBA is to give you an unmatched competitive advantage in the workplace. With this in mind, the curriculum is designed to:

  • Teach coding in the prerequisite courses through practical business applications, especially with R and Python
  • Build data visualization skills early in the program to be applied and fine-tuned in later courses
  • Explore artificial intelligence (AI) applications in business, including implementations of contemporary AI techniques, such as deep learning and natural language processing
  • Focus on big data technologies and cloud computing
  • Allow you to master software and languages such as Python, R, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Gurobi and AWS

Get the Credentials You Need to Get Ahead, Sooner

When you enroll in William & Mary’s Online MSBA program, you have the distinct opportunity to complete the Online Foundations in Business Analytics Certificate within the first five months—just over one semester—of your master’s program at no additional time or cost. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with this business analytics credential early in the program for a more immediate ROI and positive impact on your career.

In as few as 15 months, you will graduate with both your certificate and your Master of Science in Business Analytics in hand.