Online Master of Science in Business Analytics

Deliver a Higher ROI to Businesses as a Data-Driven Leader

Lifelong Learning for a Lifetime of Success

Businesses rely on analytics to improve their decision-making and performance. As a result, they are seeking leaders who can analyze big data to create winning business strategies. Develop the qualifications to thrive in these positions with the online Master of Science in Business Analytics from Drake University.

Drake designed the online MS in Business Analytics to prepare you to analyze, interpret, and act on the wealth of data available to businesses. You’ll engage in career-focused education in data analysis and business strategy, developing skills to stand out as an innovative leader.

Drake is the only university in Iowa that offers a master’s in business analytics program 100% online. While benefitting from the convenience of online courses, you’ll learn from the same respected faculty as our students on campus.

Drake University’s online degree programs prepare students for meaningful lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. You’ll engage in a collaborative learning experience, connecting with expert faculty and other ambitious students while seeking a credential distinguished by Drake’s tradition of excellence.

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Learn to Leverage Data to Drive Success

Seek your master’s in business analytics to gain skills that apply to your career immediately, leading to an instant return on investment. The program consists of 30 credits, with electives that enable you to customize the degree around your career goals. Our courses also help you gain proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and other apps used in data analysis.

The core courses include:

Get an introduction to business analytics concepts, focusing on how to harness data to solve business problems.

Explore the ethical and legal issues associated with collecting and sharing data, along with ways to use data to improve decision-making.

Study database concepts and technologies that modern organizations use to manage and visualize data.

Explore ways to analyze data to model statistics and learn statistical methods for displaying data using R or SAS software.

Experience Drake’s Excellence and Value in a Flexible Format

Discover the excellence found on Drake University’s campus, offered in a convenient format that lets you study wherever you choose. With Drake University’s online degree programs, you’ll take classes on a flexible schedule, completing your program at a pace you can control. Plus, learn from the same faculty as our on-campus students, getting mentorship and guidance that makes a difference for a lifetime.

Mining Business Data Can Fuel Your Career Growth

Management analyst employment is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030, which is faster than other occupations.1 With Drake’s online MS in Business Analytics program, you can prepare for these in-demand positions, learning to analyze big data and operationalize insights to achieve business goals.

Top 5 Careers in Business Analytics

  1. Management Analyst: $93,000 per year1
  2. Operations Research Analyst: $82,360 per year2
  3. Financial Analyst: $81,410 per year3
  4. Data Analyst: $80,403 per year4
  5. Market Research Analyst: $63,920 per year5

Accreditation

In addition to university accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, the Zimpleman College of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Fuel Your Personal and Professional Growth

Founded in 1881, Drake University has provided exceptional learning experiences for more than 130 years. Recognized as one of the Midwest’s finest institutions of higher learning, Drake offers online degree programs known for prestige, flexibility, and value.

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Sources:

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Management Analysts. Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Operations Research Analysts. Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Financial Analysts. Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Salary.com. Data Analyst Salary in the United States. Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.salary.com/.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Market Research Analysts. Retrieved June 9, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.