MS Business Analytics (MSBA) at Carnegie Mellon University

Programme overview

The MSBA is a STEM-designated programme preparing graduates for analytics roles and data-driven leadership, offered full-time on campus in Pittsburgh and part-time online.

Faculty: Tepper School of Business | Duration: Full-time 9 months; part-time online 20 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students build skills in stakeholder communication, cross-functional team management, large-scale data management and programming in R and Python, and machine learning and predictive modeling. Courses include Business Value for Integrative Analytics and Ethics in AI, plus experiential courses with companies.

Career pathways

Graduates work in consulting, consumer products, energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Full-Time MSBA: four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent; competence in calculus, linear algebra, basic statistics and basic programming. GMAT or GRE required unless waived (case by case). English (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) unless degree taught in English; recommended TOEFL 25 per section, IELTS 7 overall and per band, Duolingo 120. One professional recommendation (GMAC Common Letter); one essay up to 500 words; video essay; 1-2 page resume; invited behavioral interview. Application fee $125. Deadlines: October 14, 2026; January 13, 2027; March 3, 2027 (final for international applicants); May 5, 2027; June 16, 2027.

Duration: 9 months full-time or 20 months online

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/prospective/index.html

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