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Program at a Glance
Master of Science- Online and On Campus
- 40Credits Required
- 18–24 months Completion Time
- $34,200–$37,600 Tuition & Fees Range—Part-Time Study*
Master of *Based on 2024–2025 Boston University tuition and fees.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificates
According to a recent report by McKinsey, data needs to be treated as one of the products produced within the organization rather than as a raw material that supports decisions. As data-driven business models change the face of industry, developing the ability to capitalize upon this valuable resource is compulsory.
In a recent analysis, PwC determined that 67 percent of job openings requiring data science and analytics competencies are for “analytics-enabled” roles, such as chief executive officer, chief data officer, director of IT, human resources manager, financial manager, and marketing manager. While the jobs are there, there is a shortage of analytics-enabled personnel who combine expertise in their industry with the ability to understand and leverage big data to engage in predictive analytics or make data-informed business decisions.
To help close this skills gap, Boston University’s Metropolitan College offers an online Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics Management degree program. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of analytical models and decision-support tools, which they can apply to interlinked data-inputs and large data sets in the areas of marketing, operations, product and technology innovations, financial services, and others. Boston University’s applied business analytics curriculum covers advanced software tools and functions, such as descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling; text and data mining; visual analytics; and business simulations. Graduates of the program will be able to analyze data-driven business processes, select appropriate analytical methods to monitor and identify performance issues, prescribe possible outcomes, and propose optimal data-based solutions.
Students who complete the master’s degree in Applied Business Analytics will be able to demonstrate:
- The knowledge and skills necessary to better utilize available information in operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making in organizations.
- Experience with various powerful emerging technologies and techniques for increasing the value of both in-house and third-party data sets.
- An understanding of how organizations are using interlinked data-inputs, analytics models, and decision-support tools to better understand their operations, customers, and markets.
- Expertise in web analytics and metrics, and the ability to procure and process unstructured text, and delve into hidden patterns within data sets.
- The ability to facilitate knowledge discovery using data-mining and visualization techniques over vast amounts of data.
Awards & Accreditations
Accredited member ofAACSB International―The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Why Choose BU’s Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics?
- The Applied Business Analytics program offers the flexibility of online oron-campusstudy formats, ensuring that students can earn their degree the way that suits them the best.
- In 2024, Metropolitan College’s online master’s degrees in management were ranked #6 among the Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.
- BU MET’s online Applied Business Analytics master’s program is ranked #1 in the nation for 2023 by BestColleges.com.
- BU MET’s MS in Applied Business Analytics is ranked #2 (and Best in Northeast) Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Degree Programs for 2024 by Intelligent.com.
- Boston University is an accredited member ofAACSB International―The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
- Learning from expert faculty from MET’s Department of Administrative Sciences, students benefit from our unique combination of dynamic academic curriculum, the latest educational technologies, flexible delivery modes, advanced pedagogy, and professional contacts within the business analytics industry.
Meet Dr. Vladimir Zlatev, one of the faculty members you’ll work with in the Applied Business Analyticsprogram.
Career Outlook
Management Analysts
10% increase in jobs through 2032
$95,290 median annual pay in 2022
Financial Analysts
8% increase in jobs through 2032
$96,220 median annual pay in 2022
Market Research Analysts
13% increase in jobs through 2032
$68,230 median annual pay in 2022
Mathematicians and Statisticians
30% increase in jobs through 2032
$99,960 median annual pay in 2022
Operations Research Analysts
23% increase in jobs through 2032
$85,720 median annual pay in 2022
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/home.htm (visited September 06, 2023).
Employment for management analysts is projected to grow 10% from 2022-2032, much faster than average for all occupations. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Money Matters
Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) offers competitive tuition rates that meet the needs of part-time students seeking an affordable education. These rates are substantially lower than those of the traditional, full-time residential programs yet provide access to the same high-quality BU education. To learn more about current tuition rates, visit the MET website.
Financial Assistance
Comprehensive financial assistance services are available at MET, including scholarships, graduate loans, and payment plans. There is no cost to apply for financial assistance, and you may qualify for a student loan regardless of your income. Learn more.
How Much Does This Program Cost?To learn more about the cost of this program, visit the MET website for a detailed breakdown of tuition and fees.
Curriculum
The online Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics consists of 10 required courses (40 credits).*
Students who already hold the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business Analyticsmay waive the four specialization courses.
*Degree requirements may vary for those students transferring credits from previous coursework at Boston University or receiving course waivers due to professional designations.
Courses
Admission Information
Vladimir Zlatev
Associate Professor of the Practice of Administrative Sciences
PhD, MS, BS, Dresden University of Technology
Krystie Dickson
Lecturer, Administrative Sciences
MS, Boston University
MS, The Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, University of the West Indies
BS, University of the West Indies
Benjamin P. Harris
Assistant Professor, Administrative Sciences
PhD, MS, BS, Northeastern University
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Scholarships Available
- WSIA Education Foundation Scholarship
- The Edgar B. Pitts Scholarship
Getting Started
To learn more or to contact an enrollment advisor before you get started, request information using the button below and tell us a little about yourself. Someone will be in touch to answer any questions you may have about the program and detail the next steps in earning your degree. You can also start your application or register for a course at Metropolitan College.
