Gies College of Business
Business Analytics – MSBAi Overview
Illinois’ online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAi) is a 36-credit-hour program with 8-week-long courses designed for working professionals who want to transition into analytics and business intelligence roles, including those starting without a background in analytics.
Through an AI-native, human-centered curriculum, you’ll build technical and analytical skills in areas such as Python, SQL, machine learning, data engineering, business intelligence, data visualization, and AI-assisted analytics. You’ll learn to use modern analytics tools to solve real business problems and support data-informed decision-making.
The MSBAi is designed for career pivoters and can be completed in 15 months while you continue working full time. Every course includes a major project using real data and business challenges, giving you the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of analytics work throughout the program.
Program Highlights
- Fully Online – Complete your master’s degree online while continuing to work full time.
- 15-Month Program – Build advanced analytics and business intelligence skills in 15 months.
- AI-Native Curriculum – Integrate artificial intelligence and modern analytics tools throughout the program.
- Project-Based Learning – Work on real analytics and business intelligence projects in every course.
- Career Pivot Focus – Build analytics skills step by step, even if you’re transitioning from another field.
- Professional Portfolio – Develop GitHub-hosted projects that demonstrate your technical and analytical skills to employers.
- Master of Science in Business Analytics – Earn an M.S. in Business Analytics from Gies College of Business.
What You’ll Learn
- Python and SQL for data analysis
- Machine learning and predictive analytics
- Data engineering and data management
- Business intelligence and data visualization
- AI-assisted analytics and modern analytics tools
- How to integrate AI with analytics to support human insight and decision-making
- Strategies for solving real-world business problems with data
- How to communicate technical and analytical work through professional projects
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Product Analytics Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Analytics Consultant
These roles span industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and e-commerce.
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