MS Business Analytics at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Business Analytics builds on core business courses with advanced statistical methods, predictive models and analytic tools, including data warehousing, machine learning and big-data analytics. It prepares graduates to lead data-driven decision-making in business and government. The in-person cohort is full-time with an optional summer internship; an online plan is also offered.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: Two consecutive full-time semesters (in-person cohort); two years (online plan) | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The in-person plan (31 hours) includes BSAN 710 Statistical Modelling, BSAN 716 Programming for Analytics and AI, BSAN 726 Enterprise Data Management, BSAN 740 Optimization and Prescriptive Analytics, BSAN 750 Foundations of Machine Learning and AI, BSAN 765 AI for Business and a BSAN 780 Analytics Capstone. The online plan totals 30 hours.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned to lead data-driven decision-making in businesses and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to MS in Business Analytics MS programs are open to those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and whose undergraduate academic records, scores on the required standardized examination, and prior work experience indicate that they have the capability to complete the program. Completed applications are reviewed by the MBA Admissions Committee and action is taken on them periodically throughout the year. Each applicant is notified by Graduate Studies of the action taken on the application.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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