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Business Analytics, M.S. (Offered through the Kelley School of Business)

Move up in your career and deepen your analytical expertise with a Master of Science in Business Analytics with Indiana University Kelley School of Business. This fully online, flexible program will help you refine your skills and build new ones so that you can make your organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

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Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 30

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

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Degree Overview

The IU Kelley School of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics teaches you how to provide solutions across multiple business functional areas based on analytic modeling. You’ll learn how to unlock valuable statistical information from any dataset.

Take an introductory business analytics course, along with courses in operations management, data warehousing and visualization, simulation and optimization for business analytics, business econometrics, predictive analytics for business strategy, developing value through business analytics applications, strategic thinking, and strategic marketing management.

You’ll benefit from a career-focused program. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University Kelley School of Business degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of our students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.

To apply to this program:

  • Complete the Kelley Executive Education Programs application form first
  • Complete the Indiana University Graduate School Application Form, which includes a personal statement (500 words or less), resume, and letter of recommendation
  • Send official transcripts

Your Kelley M.S. in Business Analytics prepares you to become a: 

  • Chief information officer
  • Chief operating officer
  • Director of supply chain management
  • Manager of services or manufacturing operations
  • Business intelligence and analytics consultant
  • Forecasting and inventory manager
  • Metrics and analytics specialist
  • Market research analyst

To graduate with the M.S. in Business Analytics, you must complete 30 credit hours in business analytics core courses.


Core
Core Classes for the MS in Business Analytics
Course Number Course Name Credits

BUEX-K 531

Predictive Analytics / Data Mining

3 Credits

BUEX-K 533

Data Warehousing and Visualization

3 Credits

BUEX-K 534

Simulation and Optimization for Business Analytics

3 Credits

BUEX-K 535

Developing Value through BA Applications

3 Credits

BUKD-K 520

Quantitative Analysis

3 Credits

BUKD-C 528

Data Predictive Analytics and Business Strategy

3 Credits

BUKD-C 565

Thinking Strategically: Game Theory and Business Strategy

3 Credits

BUKD-C XX1

Special Topics in Business Analytics

3 Credits

BUKD-C XX2

Special Topics in Business Analytics

3 Credits

BUKD-C 527

Business Econometrics

3 Credits

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