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.
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