Trifold brochure detailing the Master's in Business Data Science and Analytics program.
BUSINESS DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS MASTER’S IN
LEAD THE BIG DATA REVOLUTION
OVERVIEW More data is available than ever before, and analytics have become a part of every major business decision today. With a Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics from Michigan State University, students can be part of this emerging transformation and a leading area of work. Business analytics and data science remains one of the fastest growing fields nationally. Graduates from our program have received employment opportunities in a wide range of industries, such as consulting, automotive, consumer products, retail, and financial services. Collaboration, teamwork, and multidisciplinary perspectives are a foundation of the program.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Students connect with analytics professionals to apply their skills to current business topics in big data. They participate in experiential learning projects in which they develop and deliver predictive data analysis for organizational strategic decision making.
This program reinforced my passion for process automation and introduced me to PwC Labs. At PwC, I develop creative solutions to business problems through data and technology. The M.S. in Business Data Science and Analytics program has ultimately helped redirect my career on a path where I was meant to be.
ON-CAMPUS LEARNING
30 CREDITS
12-MONTH PROGRAM
VICTORIA GRIMES Class of 2020
The program was instrumental in enabling my Data Science career. From learning state-of-the-art analytics techniques and hands-on corporate experience to gaining business acumen from business-centric courses, I am where I am today because of the program. Between the students, faculty, and staff, there is a strong support network dedicated to students’ success both in and out of the program.
THEMES
BUSINESS STRATEGY
DATA SCIENCE
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Every semester, students are required to work on a live business analytics project sponsored by a corporate partner.
JUSTIN GOULD Class of 2018
Students are trained on how data is used to improve business performance and communicate it at a strategic level.
Students develop, select, and utilize tools to efficiently find, organize, and analyze data.
STEM-CERTIFIED The Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics is a STEM- certified degree providing international students authorization to work in the United States for up to three years.
CURRICULUM The Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to be completed
ADMISSION The Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics encourages applications from students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees and experiences. Applicants should have basic exposure to a programming language and statistics, which can be gained through their degree program or self-study. Please visit our website or set up an advising appointment for more information.
in one calendar year. A partnership between the
Broad College of Business, and the Colleges of Engineering, and Natural Science, provides students with a strong background in business and technical skills. The small cohort size (48) allows students to have meaningful interactions with their fellow students and faculty, creating a community of scholars within the cohort.
COURSES SPRING Data Management and
Visualization in Analytics Computational Techniques for Big Data Business Analytics Problem Solving Project Management (Cohort Project) Communication Strategies for Analysts SUMMER Applied Statistics Methods Web Analytics Internships FALL Social Network Analytics Data Mining Machine Learning and Optimization Capstone Business Analytics Project
BIG DATA. BIG IDEAS. BIG SUCCESS. Career opportunities are numerous for those who can analyze, communicate, and apply complex data sets to a variety of societal and business needs. Partnerships with corporations and other entities give Business Data Science & Analytics graduates leverage for increased career success.
OUTCOMES
100% PLACEMENT RATE OVERALL
$89K CLASS OF 2020 AVG. ANNUAL SALARY
$27 hr CLASS OF 2021 INTERNSHIP WAGE
APPLY TODAY broad.msu.edu/masters/bdsa
Classes begin in January.
BUILDING TOMORROW’S BUSINESS The Broad College Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics is a STEM-certified program that answers the exponential demand for a pool of professionals who can apply data science and analytics as a way to solve business challenges. The one-year, full-time, cohort- based interdisciplinary program incorporates classwork from business, computer science, and statistics, focusing on business strategy, analytical tools, data management, and real-world problem solving.
RANKINGS 9 # MASTER’S IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
in the United States QS World, 2021 11 #
PROGRAM AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES by the Financial Engineer Times
LEARN MORE: broad.msu.edu/masters/bdsa
CONTACT US Have questions about the program or how it fits in with your career goals?
analytics@broad.msu.edu
(517) 355-7600
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