Class Profile

Class Size

50

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

3 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Ohio:

20%

Michigan:

40%

Illinois:

30%

Indiana:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Oracle

Airbnb

The Boston Consulting Group

Spotify

Airbus

Trend Micro

Oracle Corporation

Google Cloud

Clough

Global Data

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$39,000 / year

Overall Cost

$56,000 / year

FAQs

• How many students do you admit into the M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics program?

  

  We admit 42–45 students per year

• What are some unique features of the Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics program?

  

  A key feature of the program is the integration of corporate-sponsored projects that allow students to gain real-world experience. This hands-on approach ensures our students have the skills necessary to be successful in this growing field of work. Students take classes with leading MSU faculty in the Broad College of Business as well as the College of Engineering (computer science). MSU’s Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics is based on a cohort model, ensuring low student-to-faculty ratios and increased networking opportunities.

• Is the Master’s in Business Data Science & Analytics degree a certified STEM program?

  

  Yes, the M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics is officially designated as a STEM degree program under the Business Statistics CIP code.

• How does MSU’s M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics rank against similar programs?

  

  QS Top Universities ranked our program #8 in the U.S. and #22 globally in its 2023 rankings of business analytics master’s programs. In 2023, , The Financial Engineer Times ranked our program #18.