MBA Business Analytics (80-99% online) at Indiana University Bloomington

Programme overview

The Business Analytics major of the Kelley Direct Online MBA lets working professionals use data science to inform business decisions, through analytic modeling, strategic thinking and statistical analysis across business functions. The degree is taught by full-time Kelley faculty with in-person residence experiences.

Faculty: Kelley School of Business | Duration: Most students finish in 2 years; up to 3 years allowed (54 credit hours) | Intake: Fall and spring starts; priority application deadline November 1 for spring 2027. | Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

The online MBA has 27 credits of required courses (including a 12-week Integrated Core in three 6-credit blocks) and 27 elective credits. The business analytics major is 12 credits: Predictive Analytics/Data Mining, Simulation and Optimization for Business Analytics, Business Econometrics, and Data Predictive Analytics and Business Strategy.

Career pathways

Brand analytics manager, e-commerce project manager, web metrics analyst, consultant to senior decision makers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Kelley Direct Online MBA: Phase 1 application with resume; then a 30-minute admissions interview, personal statement (1,000 words or less), two recommendations (current supervisor not required), unofficial transcripts (official transcripts of conferred degrees before enrollment), and the IU Graduate School compliance form. GMAT/GRE is optional. International applicants not waived must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. Application fee $75.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The graduate application fee is $70 (US citizen and international); a reduced fee of $35 applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate programme who apply to a second programme in the same school, and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.indiana.edu/apply/how-to-apply/index.html

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