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Business Analytics, M.S.

STEM Designated Program Designed to Prepare You for a Growing Industry
  • 39%

    Projected Increase in Business Analytics Jobs Through 2024 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • $207k

    Average salary for Business Analytics Director according to Salary.com

  • 12

    Complete in as Few as 12 Months

With a Business Analytics degree, graduates can become a:

Quantitative analysts develop and implement complex mathematical models that financial firms use to make decisions about risk management, investments and pricing.

A data analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data sets to answer a question or solve a problem. They can work in many industries.

Market research analysts gather and analyze data on consumers and competitors. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.

At a high level, statisticians are professionals who apply statistical methods and models to real-world problems. They gather, analyze, and interpret data to aid in many business decision-making processes.

Financial managers perform data analysis and advise senior managers on profit-maximizing ideas. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.

Budget analysts prepare budget reports and monitor spending. Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor organizational spending.

A risk management specialist is a role appointed within organizations to identify potential risks that might negatively affect the business. This role has traditionally focused on financial risks.

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plans for an organization to attract potential customers and retain existing ones.

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Learn To

Apply the methods and skills covered in courses to solve realistic business analytics problems in an appropriate time frame for that problem

Understand and apply the techniques to collect and transform data into appropriate formats for analytics and analysis

Understand the analytics tools and techniques to manage analytics projects in various business environments

Communicate proficiently and tell a story with data that is appropriate for the target audience, such as upper management or analysts in other business units

Business Analytics, M.S. Program Overview

What are the benefits of the program?

Our STEM-designated M.S. in Business Analytics program is offered fully online or on campus to fit your individual needs. Capitalize on the growing need for professionals with data management, business analytics and data science knowledge when you earn a master's degree online from UNCW. Gain the in-demand skills you're looking for in one of our affordable, accelerated programs, taught by faculty with real-world experience.

What Is the Program Like?

This technical degree is designed to develop your understanding of the techniques, models and analytic methods needed to create data-driven solutions. Tailor your electives to customize your experience.

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M.S. Business Analytics Courses

sample courses
BAN 500 Descriptive Analytics
BAN 501 Prescriptive Analytics
BAN 530 Applications of Business Analytics
MIS 503 Programming for Analytics
MIS 505 Data Visualization
BAN 513 Digital Marketing Analytics
MIS 506 Text and Unstructured Data Analytics
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Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: M.S. Business Analytics - Online Accelerated Program

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received up through the document deadline.
  • All supplemental documents must be received by the document deadline in order to be considered. Please see the program website for details.

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Location/Delivery Method:

  • Distance Education - Fully Online - asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots). The distance education program accepts applications all six sessions.
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  • Main Campus (Face-to-Face) - The main campus program accepts applications fall 1 and spring 1.

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Summer 2 2024:
    • Distance Education Deadline: May 25, 2024 or earlier if the cohort fills
  • Fall 1 2024:
    • Main Campus and Distance Education Deadline: July 27, 2024 or earlier if the cohort fills
  • Fall 2 2024:
    • Distance Education Deadline: September 21, 2024  or earlier if the cohort fills
  • Spring 1 2025:
    • Main Campus and Distance Education Deadline: December 7, 2024 or earlier if the cohort fills
  • Spring 2 2025:
    • Distance Education Deadline: February 8, 2025  or earlier if the cohort fills

Transcripts

One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 2 letters of recommendations

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Cover Letter & Resume
  3. Course Requirements:
    1. Completion of one course in statistics with a grade of 'B' or better from a regionally accredited institution.
    2. An 'Introduction to Business' course similar to BUS 500 at UNCW is required for students who have not completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in a business discipline.
  4. International Transcripts Main Campus/Face-to-Face Option:  The M.S. Business Analytics Main Campus/Face-to-Face program is participating in a transcript pilot program. An unofficial international transcript (Current pilot is for transcripts from institutions in India) may be used for the M.S. Business Analytics Pilot (Main campus/Face-to-Face program).  If admitted, the student will request a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved credential evaluation service to validate the U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree, accreditation, and GPA above 3.0. 
    Click HERE to upload your unofficial transcript (After application submission).
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  6. Differential Tuition: Differential tuition applies to this program.
    Tuition & Fees
  7. Visa Sponsorship: This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

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