MS Business Analytics at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The MS teaches students to turn raw data into actionable insights, moving from descriptive and diagnostic to predictive and prescriptive analytics. It has a full-time STEM-designated programme in Iowa City and a part-time professional programme with online courses in Des Moines.

Faculty: Tippie College of Business | Department: Business Analytics | Duration: Full-time: two semesters (plus summer bootcamp), minimum 33 s.h.; part-time: two-year sample plan, minimum 30 s.h. | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Full-time core includes Data Programming in Python, Data Management, Data Science, Visual Analytics, Applied Deep Learning and Advanced Analytics, plus 9 s.h. in AI and Machine Learning, AI and Technology Management, or Finance Analytics. Part-time has an 18 s.h. core and 12 s.h. electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; visit the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Full-Time Subprograms Application criteria includes an online application; a résumé (include information about employment, education, extracurricular activities, and community involvement); a statement of purpose (250–500 words); academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted with an application; official transcripts will be required for admission); earned bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or have earned an equivalent from another country; and TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores for international students (may be waived; refer to the application website for details). Prior to starting the program students must complete Pre-Work: Data and Decisions Bootcamp.

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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