Online Master in Business Analytics (MSBA)

There is an enormous amount of data available in all industries that include government, consumers, investors, Military, Healthcare, Medical, and more. The Touro University Worldwide (TUW) Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, practice and competencies needed to become a professional leader who transfer data into business value, and excel in careers in the large and growing areas of Business Analytics.

The Master of Science in Business Analytics degree program is designed with employers and students in mind. The MSBA program will provide students the most innovated and up to date data, technology, tools, and materials available for business Analytics.

What makes this MS in Business Analytics program different?
  • 100% online
  • Learn from scholar-practitioners with expertise in business Analytics.
  • Affordable tuition
  • Nonprofit Accredited University
  • No residency required
  • Finish in one year*
  • No GRE required
  • Accelerated admissions process
  • 6 starts throughout the year
  • 8 weeks session

*Degree can be earned in 12 months by those who take two courses per term for six consecutive terms.

Students choose from two concentrations:

The Master in Business Analytics with Management concentration emphasizes operations, decision making with the use of large amounts of data to solve complex business programs. Students will gain knowledge in project management for analytic projects within organizations from any industry.

The Master in Business Analytics with Marketing concentration emphasizes marketing research, digital marketing analytics for decision-making and marketing projections, and strategies for social media marketing analytics. Students gain the knowledge and skills in optimizing the day-to-day marketing activities to enhance value derived from data.

The program incorporates multi-layered areas of study such as statistics, data management, predictions and forecasting, strategies and data modeling, collecting, analyzing and business Intelligence to effectively solve problems and to make sense of the vast amount of data that transform businesses and inform decision-makers. Upon graduation from the MSBA program, students will have the knowledge, analytic skills and hands-on practice needed for the job market in many of the business analytics job professions.

Employment Outlook

In the recent year Business and Data Analytics is in demand by employers and students. The job titles vary widely under the data analytics umbrella. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), these titles include the following:

Operations Research Analysts:  Uses analytical methods to help solve complex issues. The Median annual salary is $84,000 and the growth projection is 25% between 2019 and 2029.
Market Research Analysts: The Median annual salary is $64,000 and the growth projected is 18% between 2019 and 2029.
Management Analysts:  Recommends ways to improve organizational efficiency by using data and analytics. The Median annual salary $85,000 annually and the growth projection is 11% between 2019 and 2029.
Financial Analysts:  Provides guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions by analyzing trends using analytical methods and tools. The Median annual salary is $81,000 annually and the growth projection is 5% between 2019 and 2029.

Note: This degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification

Tuition Information

TUW’s tuition is $500 per semester credit. A range of tuition assistance programs are available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and students loans.

Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so speak with your human resource representative to find out if additional financial support is available to you. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.

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Program Requirements

The MS in Business Analytics curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (9 core courses and 3 concentration courses) for a total of 36 credits.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking to attend TUW must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:

  1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; international bachelor’s degree students must see “international student admissions” in the catalog.
  2. Graduate transfer students must be in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.75).
  3. International students must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 500, or a computer-based score of 173, or an online score of 61. TUW TOEFL code is 3157.
  4. Cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Students, who meet one of the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the U.S. must have their transcripts translated and evaluated (see foreign credit for additional information).
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Touro University Worldwide is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Touro College Los Angeles (Lander Campus) is a division of Touro University Worldwide.

For more information on WSCUC, visit www.wscuc.org or write WSCUC at 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501.