Master of Science in Business Analytics program
Program length
- 36 credits
- Full time: 10 months
Application deadlines
- International Students — Fall: January 1 (priority status)
- International Students — Fall: February 15 (final deadline)
- Domestic Students — Fall
Schedule format
- On campus
- 7-week modules
Is a master’s in business analytics from Warrington worth it?
There’s a ton and an always-growing amount of data out there. And it takes a skilled professional to analyze it all, find the answers and transform them into business strategies.
Here’s where the University of Florida Warrington College of Business’ Master of Science in Business Analytics degree comes in. In this intensive on-campus program, you’ll learn the technical know-how plus multiple new languages to mine and make decisions based on text and numerical data. The master’s in business analytics is also offered as an online degree.
MSBA students receive a hands-on introduction to the methods, theories and lingo:
- Learn about recent research and AI advancements through a market-ready, cutting-edge curriculum.
- Practice querying with IBM and AWS Clouds and the UFIT Data Lake.
- Train to retrieve valuable insights from structured and unstructured data sources.
- Prepare to recommend and implement commercially available AI tools in the workplace.
- Test your technical, decision-making and presentation skills with a capstone project for a real-world client.
- Transform your career with Warrington’s 10-month, cost-effective program.
Whether you’re shifting gears or looking ahead, you graduate with the skills companies want. And as a Warrington graduate, you’ll find that those companies want you.
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The ROI of Warrington’s MS in Business Analytics program
Need a comparison? Start with these numbers.
STEM
Accredited program.
$19,105
Tuition for Florida residents — 72% lower than the average among similarly ranking programs.
$47,804
Out-of-state tuition — 34% lower than the average among similarly ranking programs.
100
Students enrolled in the MSBA program for the 2024-25 school year.
#10
Among U.S. Publics for business analytics graduate programs.
U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Graduate Schools
#30
Among U.S. universities for business analytics graduate programs.
U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Graduate Schools
Career preparation
Make sure your resume reflects your new skills. Over our program’s quick timeframe, Business Career Services gets you ready and in front of the right people.
About the MS in Business Analytics program
Business analytics and intelligence are all about transforming numbers into forecasts, plans and decisions. Warrington’s MSBA program impacts your career similarly:
- Raw to realized: In courses and a capstone, you’ll collect, analyze and interpret data. You’ll then search for patterns and show their significance with visualization tools.
- Back to business: Data trends can predict sales, project revenue, reveal customer habits and offer insight into a company’s operations. The MSBA ties data analytics and statistical models back to these factors, highlighting their strategic, growth-driving potential.
- Actuality, not theory: Concepts serve as your roadmap. But true competence comes from trying out tools, experimenting with AI models and translating findings into results. That’s how you’ll start to understand data’s predictive power.
- Turnaround time: 10 months is all it takes to turn your career in a new direction. You’ll start in the fall, and by summer, you’ll re-enter the workforce with a whole new set of skills.
Tuition assistance
Data increasingly forms the backbone of all business operations. So whether you’re considering a career change or advancing your skills, it only makes sense to explore its languages and capabilities.
Our master’s in business analytics program delivers a thorough, applied technical introduction, which we support with tuition rates far below those of our competitors. Kick-start the next stage of your professional journey with the following resources:
- Assistantships: After your first semester, your academic performance may qualify you for an assistantship. At that point, the department will reach out with more information.
- Scholarships: Select MSBA students may qualify for scholarships and will be notified of their award with their offer of admission.
- Federal student aid and loans: Qualify for aid and learn more about paying for your degree:
- International students: International students aren’t eligible for federal/state loans and must pay for living expenses. Refer to the UF International Center to explore your options.
Tools and tech of the trade
Warrington’s investment in data analytics research and artificial intelligence integration influences how and what MSBA students learn:
- Globally recognized tools: Business intelligence professionals retrieve and analyze data with IBM and AWS Clouds. By the MSBA program’s conclusion, you’ll be well-versed in their functions and capabilities.
- UFIT Data Lake: It’s all here: multi-terabytes of data, ready for you to access, study and unearth detailed insights.
- Languages: Become fluent in Tableau, R and Python, and prepare to adapt to all rapidly released AI developments.
- HiPerGator: As one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, HiPerGator advances UF’s AI and analytics research and is available to all MSBA students.
How to apply to the MS in Business Analytics program
- Bachelor’s degree or a four-year international equivalent.
- 3.0 upper-division undergraduate GPA (U.S. degrees only).
- A statement of purpose (400-600 words) that explains how the MS in Business Analytics aligns with your future goals.
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae covering all post-high school education and employment, international affiliations and research funding.
- Two or more letters of recommendation from a supervisor. Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.
- Official or unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Send electronically or mailed in a sealed, signed and unopened envelope to Graduate Admissions.
- Official GMAT/GRE test scores: Use code UF 5812.
- Only exemption: Application fee waivers are granted to students who attend admissions events. Additional waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- $30 application fee.
- International candidates: Refer to requirements for international students, including English proficiency and transcript evaluations. Warrington interviews candidates who attended a non-U.S. institution as part of the admissions process.
Related programs
Data is a way of life here and a defining characteristic across our graduate programs:
The business analytics practicum project
Address a real-world problem
Working in teams, each member assumes a specified role across the data lifecycle to examine a problem presented by one of our sponsors. In the process, you and your team will meet with the sponsor weekly to discuss and refine your strategy. On-campus coaching sessions prepare you to communicate your findings in a more accessible, actionable way.
Dive into the data life cycle
As the project comes together, you’ll prepare, cleanse and model the data. In the final stage, each MSBA team competes for a chance to present their solution to their sponsor.
Project sponsors
Some of the most recognizable names in business turn to the MSBA program to simultaneously support their own data initiatives and our students’ professional growth. Sponsors have included Accenture, AT&T, Bank of America, City Furniture, Disney, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Tampa Electric Company.
Courses
What can data do? Core courses and electives first zoom out to the big picture before connecting its capabilities to standard business functions.
Core courses
Advanced Business Systems Design and Development
Learn object-oriented analysis and model specification for business software systems.
Analytics Processes for Business Bootcamp
Prepares students to use comprehensive business analytics tools within a standard analytics process framework.
Business Database Systems
Find out about the fundamentals of data storage and retrieval models for business applications.
Financial Accounting
An introduction for prospective managers with an emphasis on financial reporting and analysis.
Intro to Business Intelligence
Find out how to master emerging business intelligence technologies like data warehousing, online analytics processing, data mining and text mining.
Intro to Python
Students learn about Python as a tool to create business analytics and visualization applications.
Problems and Methods in Marketing Management
Gain knowledge on techniques for resolving marketing management problems through the case method.
Professional Communication
Become an expert in delivering high-impact presentations and engaging speeches.
Professional Writing
Learn how to write well at work with effective strategies.
Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions
Gain knowledge of data-application techniques for managerial problems.
Electives
Analytics Project Practicum
In this three-module sequence taken after the Analytics Bootcamp, students work directly with a real company to solve its real-world challenges.
Artificial Intelligence Methods
Engages students in building artificial intelligence (AI) models for business using modern tools.
Business Data Presentation and Visualization
Understand key data visualization principles and apply them to real-world business problems.
Corporate Finance
Focuses on the analysis of business financing and investing decisions.
Data Analysis and Skills
Learn about archival research, focusing on introducing used datasets and how to analyze them.
Data Mining for Business Intelligence
Understand how data analytics is applied to interact effectively with CTOs, data miners and business analysts.
Human Capital Analytics
Covers statistical concepts, strategies and examples for analyzing people-related data.
Managerial Quantitative Analysis
Surveys deterministic models for managerial decision-making and emphasizes mathematical programming.
Managerial Accounting
This is an introduction for prospective managers with a primary emphasis on management control systems.
Marketing Analytics I
Shows students how to properly analyze data and helps them better understand the marketplace.
Marketing Analytics II
Designed to engage students in marketing analytics activities that support marketing decision-making using machine learning.
Organizational Staffing
Offers a broad view of the entire staffing process from beginning to end.
Web Crawling and Text Analysis
Learn how to retrieve data web pages and data from the internet to perform natural language processing techniques.
What can you do with a master’s in business analytics degree?
Employment statistics illustrate a deluge of demand for data scientists, analysts, strategists, systems engineers and consultants. As all industries realize data’s immense power, their recruiters turn to Warrington to fill their openings.
$74,069
Average salary plus a $5,600 signing bonus for MSBA graduates.
36%
More positions for data scientists are projected through 2033.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
23%
More positions for operations research analysts are projected through 2033.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where our graduates work
Job titles
- AVP — Global Technology & Operations Development Program
- BI Engineer
- Business Analyst
- Business Technology Analyst
- Consultant
- Consulting Analyst
- Data Scientist
- E-Commerce Analyst
- Global Operations Specialist
- Model Analyst
- Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
- Senior Systems Analyst
Faculty
MSBA faculty perform two vital roles at Warrington: conducting research that advances what businesses know about data analytics and AI and graduating professionals who pioneer their possibilities in the workplace.
Hsing Kenneth Cheng
John B. Higdon Eminent Scholar Chair
Chair, Information Systems and Operations Management Department
Research areas: Electronic Commerce, Supply Chain Management and Economics of Information Systems
Anuj Kumar
Walter J. Matherly Professor
Research areas: Information Technology-Enabled Multi-Channel Service Operations, Business Value of Information Technology and Digital Goods Markets
Liangfei Qiu
PricewaterhouseCoopers ISOM Professor
Graduate Coordinator, Ph.D. — Information Systems and Operations Management
Research areas: Social Technology: Prediction Markets, Social Networks, and Social Media; Platform Technology: Healthcare Analytics and Sharing/Gig Economy; Telecommunications Technology; Artificial Intelligence (AI); and Fintech
Learning to navigate an ever-changing landscape
I gained a profound understanding of analytical tools and techniques, equipping me with the skills to thrive in the business analytics field. The dynamic and accelerated pace compelled me to adapt swiftly to technological advancements and learn data analytical tools. This not only enhanced my agility in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics but also equipped me to quickly grasp and implement cutting-edge technologies in real-world scenarios.
Sedef Ece Akansel (MSBA ‘22)Senior Data Analyst, Universal Orlando Resort
Connections and community
Projects for prominent businesses, a class full of driven students, and networking opportunities mean that connections naturally happen here. To further talk about your interests, join the University of Florida’s Association for Information Systems.
Information sessions
November 19
UF MS in Business Analytics Information Session
December 17
UF MS in Business Analytics Information Session
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