Business Analytics

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Take your career to new heights in our data-driven world with an affordable master’s program that combines leading-edge analytics and critical business skills. Together, with our internationally known faculty and hallmark fusion of theory and practice, you will discover how to obtain and manage data, apply analytical tools, and generate results-focused insights.
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Take your career to new heights in our data-driven world with an affordable master’s program that combines leading-edge analytics and critical business skills. Together, with our internationally known faculty and hallmark fusion of theory and practice, you will discover how to obtain and manage data, apply analytical tools, and generate results-focused insights.

We will build on your core expertise and equip you to develop statistically-informed strategies and leverage big data to drive performance and gain a competitive advantage throughout your career.

There are two pathways available for completing this program.

  • Online program: Designed for working professionals, this 100 percent online program will give you the skills to advance your career and the flexibility to take courses from anywhere. Students in this program may only take online courses and tuition is $782 + fees per credit hour.
  • Residential, in-person: The full-time, on-campus option is designed to meet the needs of recent undergraduates and experienced professionals, both domestic and international students. Students in this program will be assessed tuition based on their residency (i.e., in-state, out-of-state, and international).

Degrees Offered: 

  • Master of Business Analytics (M.B.S.)
  • Online Master of Business Analytics (M.B.S.)
  • Certificate

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.0 years (Methods)
Online Degree Information
busgrad@iastate.edu
515 294-8118
Iowa State University
Dr. Charles B Handy Graduate Programs Office
1420 Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011-2027

Learning Goals

  • Understand and apply quantitative modeling techniques
  • Design cross-functional solutions for business problems
  • Evaluate data analytic methods and technologies
  • Develop skills in modeling and quantifying in unstructured or new environments
  • Develop team and project management skills in a Big Data context
  • Communicate analytical findings effectively orally and in writing

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • 2 letters of support (Full-time Only)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Internet (iBT)
    81 for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 5 for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026.
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo 120

Application Requirements

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

 

Application Deadlines:

Deadlines for residential/on-campus program:

Fall Admission: June 15

Spring Admission: November 15

Summer Admission: March 15

Deadlines for online program:

Fall Admission: July 1

Spring Admission: December 1

Summer Admission: April 1