Master of Science in Business Analytics
EARN YOUR MSBA IN JUST 10 MONTHS
Nearly 100 percent of Haslam MSBA graduates find jobs within six months of graduation. Get your Master’s in Business Analytics at UT.
- 10-month program over three Semesters
- Stem-Designated, Cutting-Edge Program
- Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
Cutting-Edge
Curriculum
Through the MSBA program, students learn innovative data applications. Developing skills in R, SQL and Python enables them to perform a variety of data analysis functions. They also have opportunities to learn from their classmates through professional case studies, presentations and a capstone project, all while practicing their business communication techniques.
Team-Based
Learning
Learn business fundamentals and soft skills like leadership, teamwork and communications. Our students graduate with both the ability to communicate the data relevant to the problem at hand and how it can be leveraged to benefit the organization. Haslam’s MSBA uses small cohorts, career coaching and team building to reflect real-world business dynamics.
Stem-Designated
Program
The Haslam MSBA is a STEM-designated program. It also is an Optional Practical Training program, which allows international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation before needing a work visa.
Connections & Networking
Industry-Focused
The annual Business Analytics Forum provides the opportunity to network directly with professionals and companies interested in hiring top MSBA students.
In their final semester, MSBA students work in teams using data to solve a real problem for a Corporate Partner in their capstone project. They communicate with company executives throughout the project, presenting their findings at the end of the semester.
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use the power of data to
drive business outcomes
Business Analytics is no longer an emerging field. It is a necessary function in almost every organization and across many job functions. Professionals perform analyses to produce dashboards, data visualizations, predictive models and more. Nearly 100 percent of Haslam’s MSBA students accept job offers within six months of graduation in a wide range of job functions and industries, with a median annual salary over $87,563 and an average signing bonus of $9,950.
Alumni Testimonials
Vivien Eva Santa & Justin Ketterel
“It is one of the best decisions I have made in my young life.”
Justin Ketterl
Class of 2022
“The MSBA program stands out because of all the skills — coding, statistics and coding skills that you get through the program.”
Vivien Eva Santa
Class of 2022
MS IN Business Analytics
Curriculum
Total Program Hours – 36
MSBA courses are not available to non-Haslam College of Business (HCB) students. Non-HCB students interested in graduate analytics courses should enroll in a course in the IGSDSP (500-level STAT) or PhD (600-level) curricula, or in non-degree Business Analytics programs. MSBA courses may be available, on a very limited basis, to highly qualified HCB graduate students (e.g. PhD students) if space is available. These students are first encouraged to find IGSDSP or PhD courses that match their interests.
Summer Semester
6 Hours
BAS 533 – Quantitative Methods for BA
3 Hours
BAs 537 – Data Security and Ethics
1.5 Hours
BAS 530 – Business Skills Development
1.5 Hours
Winter Semester
3 Hours
BAs 540 – Applied Regression Analysis for Business
3 Hours
Fall Semester
13.5 Hours
BAS 531 – Decision Optimization
3 Hours
BAS 535 – Statistical Methods for Business
3 Hours
BAS 542 – Data Mining Methods for Business Applications
3 Hours
BAS 545 – Data Engineering for Business Applications
3 Hours
BAS 536 – Case Studies in Business Analytics
1.5 Hours
Spring Semester
13.5 Hours
BAS 550 – Business Analytics Experience
3 Hours
Electives
10.5 Hours
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Admissions
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Admissions
Applications for the MSBA program are submitted through Haslam College of Business’s Application Portal.
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Investment & Financial Aid
Estimated Program Cost1
In-State
$26,5242
Out-of-State
$54,2642
1for students entering summer 2024
2Find an up-to-date schedule of tuition and fees for in and out-of-state students on One Stop Student Services’ website. The tuition and fees listed do not include room, board, books and supplies or other living expenses.
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KEY DATES
Admission opens in August and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is full.
International applicants must meet the Graduate School’s deadlines as follows:
- October 15: Application submission key date
- December 15: Recommended application completion date
- February 15: Final application completion date for funding consideration
- May 1: Final consideration date
International applicants must follow the Graduate School deadlines for summer start programs:
- October 15: Application Submission Deadline
- December 15: Application Completion Deadline
Applications submitted by December 15 will receive priority consideration for merit-based scholarships and assistantships.
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Requirements
Prerequisite Coursework
All undergraduate degrees are accepted, but the most successful students have a strong technical aptitude and have taken quantitative courses such as math, statistics, engineering, computer science and calculus. Due to the lock-step nature of our program, transfer credits are not accepted.
Interview
The program requires a brief (30 minute) interview and can accommodate both in-person and virtual interviews.
GPA
Applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.0 are not typically considered. The average GPA varies with each incoming class, but is 3.64 on average.
GRE/GMAT
GRE/GMAT tests are required, but waivers will be considered. All students are expected to demonstrate quantitative abilities either through undergraduate coursework or by completing a quantitative assessment test, such as the Canvas Exam or GRE/GMAT test. Haslam’s MSBA program has designed a custom Canvas Exam, which costs $9. Students interested in the Canvas Exam should contact admissions director Katie Wood for further information.
Please ensure your official scores are sent to the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. GMAT ID: 8GR-KN-71, GRE ID: 2834
Letters of Recommendation
In the application, please enter the name and email address of your recommender. When you submit the application, they will receive an email with the recommendation to complete. The admissions committee prefers to see one academic (faculty) in a quantitative field and one professional (current/previous supervisor) recommendation.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English must score at least 80 overall on the TOEFL IBT or 6.5 overall on the IELTS and submit official test scores. Test scores are valid for two years. Please refer to the Graduate School’s website for more details.
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