Master of Science in Business Analytics
Gain the skills to analyze large data sets and uncover insights using data visualization, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques. Develop expertise in data management, machine learning, and predictive analytics while adopting a holistic approach grounded in a strong business foundation. Earn a STEM-designated degree.
Why choose UIC Business
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Best Value Our No.1 Best Value ranking in Illinois gives you a high-quality education with an affordable investment.
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Flexibility Take your classes online, in-person or the right combination for your life.
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Powerful Network Our convenient location and 52,000 strong network gives you access to the companies and alumni to help advance your career.
Degree-at-a-Glance
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Why Earn Your Master's in Business Analytics at UIC Business?
- Fast-Paced, Flexible Degree
Complete the 32-credit degree in as little as one year full-time or over multiple years part-time. Tailor your curriculum with a wide range of electives to match your career or company goals—all while maintaining the flexibility to balance full-time work. - Experiential Learning
The MSBA includes a capstone experience providing you with the opportunity to work with a client organization to analyze a business issue and develop analytics solutions.
MSBA Careers and Outcomes
Opportunities in business analytics and AI are expanding rapidly, with exponential growth expected over the next decade. Our degree prepares you for roles such as analysts and data scientists in areas like accounting, finance, digital marketing, supply chain management, AI applications, revenue optimization, and risk management. The degree also opens pathways to managerial roles for working professionals. Top employers hiring UIC Business MSBA graduates include:
- Accenture
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CDW
- Deloitte
- Discover Financials
- PWC
- RSM
- SAP
- United Airlines
- Zurich North America
Pride Points
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93 % of recent MSBA graduates were employed within six months of graduation
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84 k Average Starting Salary
Earning Your Degree
Credits and Courses
The MSBA degree is 32 credit hours in length composed of 16 credits of required courses and 16 electives.
Core curriculum:
- Advanced Database Management
- Analytics Strategy and Practice
- Data Mining for Business
- Machine Learning and Statistical Methods for Business Analytics
Tuition
UIC Business is part of a public research university, so tuition and fees vary by residency. Because our degrees offer flexible options, our tuition varies based on the number of classes you are taking each semester. To calculate your tuition and fees, please visit the Tuition Information page.
Don’t forget, UIC Business offers scholarships and partial tuition waivers. Ask an admissions representative about our many options to help you afford your education
Admissions
At UIC, we have a holistic admissions process that considers undergraduate record, resume, letters of recommendation and more.
GMAT/GRE
GMAT/GRE test waivers available upon request for all masters’ degrees
Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall 2025 Domestic
Master's in Business Analytics FAQ
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The Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program focuses on information technology, software and systems, and prepares students for jobs as developers, business analysts, project managers and technology consultants.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics Program trains students to work in data-rich environments. It enables students to solve real business problems through organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. This course prepares students for jobs as data analysts, data scientists, and domain analysts (e.g., financial analyst, healthcare analyst, or risk analyst).
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The program offers prerequisites to equip students with the necessary business and technical background. Prerequisites do not count toward the 32-credit program requirement. Technical prerequisites cover essential knowledge of databases, programming and statistics. Students without prior business education or experience are required to take two courses in core business areas like finance, marketing, accounting or operations. Prerequisite courses may be waived based on equivalent prior coursework or work experience in a functional area. For a full list of requirements including prerequisites, see “View Degree Requirements” above or visit the UIC Catalog.
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The MS Business Analytics degree offered by the UIC Business Graduate School is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) course.
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The MS Business Analytics Program admits students in both the fall and spring semesters. Students may choose to enter in the summer semester to take prerequisite courses, including programming, database and business prerequisites. Students seeking summer admission are encouraged to apply early.
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Students from a variety of backgrounds (including tech and business) enroll for the MSBA degree. Through coursework, students develop the technical and business skills required to successfully complete the program. We assess candidates to provide each individual with prerequisite courses based on their background and work experience.
Testimonial
“My passion for data and insights began during high school when I was working on a project on the milk supply pattern of my locality which encompassed thousands of households. My curiosity got the best of me, fast forward a few years and I ended up pursuing a master’s in economics, wherein my understanding of data-driven business grew and I also learned its immense importance. My transition to analytics as a whole has been a gradual and smooth ride, influenced by my work at Capgemini where I was a consultant with Data Science and Analytics team. UIC provided me the best possible MSBA degree which matched my background and catered to my requirements. It helped me develop sound technical skills along with knowledge of business concepts. UIC has definitely helped me kick start my journey in the world of analytics.”
| MSBA '18
Faculty Voices
Our MSBA program offers a comprehensive curriculum taught by expert faculty, featuring a diverse range of AI and analytics courses designed to ignite students’ passions for business and technology, including text analytics, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, among others. Our capstone projects provide hands-on experience, enabling students to collaborate with companies to develop innovative analytics and generative AI applications that tackle real-world challenges. Join us as we stay at the forefront of AI and analytics, driving impactful solutions in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
| Clin Asst Prof, MSBA Grad Studies Director
Discover the future of business with our MS in Business Analytics, where innovation meets opportunity. Led by faculty publishing research in top-tier AI conferences and premiere business journals, our program seamlessly combines cutting-edge AI technology with real-world business applications, providing you with the essential skills to succeed in this rapidly evolving landscape. By integrating core operations and management principles with advanced algorithms and data-driven decision-making, we prepare you to shape the future of business, the economy, and society in the age of Generative AI and upcoming superintelligence.
| Asst Professor, IDS Department