MS in Business Analytics

The MS in Business Analytics at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business delves into understanding Big Data and using it to the advantage of your business. One of the best programs in the Washington, D.C., area, the MSBA covers cybersecurity, information systems, supply chain and transportation, social media and web analytics, forecasting, and quantitative analysis, among other topics.

Strong partnerships with companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, and Unilever provide a real-world basis for classroom learning. Students will emerge from the program with newfound competencies in programming languages to implement their data findings, including Python, R, and SQL. Connect today to learn more about the MS in Business Analytics, and how it can supercharge your career.

Complete your studies in one or two years just outside the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. -- ranked one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2017.

Admission

The following are required to be considered for admission into the program:

• The equivalent of a US bachelor's degree
• Strong quantitative background
• GMAT or GRE
• Transcript(s)
• Letter of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Essay
• Video response
• TOEFL or IELTS — if you do not have a 4 year or advanced degree from a country where English is the official language

Deadlines

• January 10, 2019 — Priority deadline for merit award consideration for international applicants
• February 15, 2019 — Priority deadline for merit award consideration for domestic applicants
• March 15, 2019

Applications completed by these deadlines will be informed of a decision within eight weeks.