Take Your Career to the Next Level

The Master of Science in Business Analytics is an approved Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. The program offers students from business and non-business backgrounds an opportunity to develop expertise in the art and science of business analytics in this high-demand field. Students will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, optimize and interpret Big Data. The program emphasizes decision-making skills to apply Big Data findings to business challenges.

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The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.

  • 60th for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)

Is this Program a Good Fit for You?

Business Analytics students are typically interested in:

  • Business analysis
  • Management consulting and strategy
  • Hands-on experience using statistical, software engineering and modeling tools to solve business challenges
  • Marketing analysis
  • Data management
  • Business intelligence: finance, risk and health analytics

Careers

Business analytics students are able to identify solutions hidden in Big Data and apply these findings to real-world business challenges. You can become a highly valued data analyst providing an organization with ideas for smarter strategic management and better operational efficiencies. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.

Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries

  • Business analytics is ranked second in a Computerworld survey on the most difficult skills to find.
  • McKinsey Global Institute reports that the United States could face a shortage of between 140,000 and 190,000 individuals who possess deep business analytic skills and an additional 1.5 million managers with the skill set to implement the results.
  • Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 11% from 2021 to 2031, must faster than the average for other occupations.
Business
Analyst
$95,290
Market Research Analyst
$68,230

US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022

See Yourself Succeed with a Degree in Business Analytics

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Career Readiness

The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.

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AACSB Accredited

Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. The College of Business has been continuously accredited since 1976. Around 836 schools worldwide currently hold this prestigious designation.

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Industry Connections

Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with  the business community.

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STEM Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Marketing and Business Analytics offer STEM-designated programs. STEM fields offer the fastest-growing professional career opportunities. Choosing a career in science, technology, engineering or math offers future job security, flexibility, job satisfaction and outstanding earning potential.

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Accomplished Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.

What You Will Learn

Through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as computer systems analysts, management analysts (business analysts and process analysts), market research analysts, logisticians and operations research analysts in a wide range of organizations and industries.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

  • Core business analytics courses including Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Marketing Research and Applied Decision Modeling

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

A degree in business analytics will offer you the opportunity to:

  • Learn statistical and research methods.
  • Acquire knowledge in database management and data warehousing.
  • Identify, document, model, assess and improve core business processes.
  • Appreciate relevant business trends in the marketplace and consumer behaviors.
  • Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
  • Enhance your project management skills including initiation, planning, execution, controlling and closing projects.
  • Investigate the technologies, methods and practices that foster innovation, new business opportunities and new efficiencies.

Minors

We offer various minors that can be combined with your Business Analytics (MS) degree. You can learn more about the available minors and their course requirements by visiting the Minors for Graduate Programs page.

  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Analytics

Curriculum

Prerequisites for Non-Business Undergrad Majors:

There are no prerequisite courses required for this program.

Core Business Analytics Courses:

Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like statistics, analytics, database management, and research covered in the core business analytics courses. 8-week courses are provided to all Graduate terms.

  • Business Analytics for Managers (BUSA 511)
  • Applied Business Research (ECO 595)
  • Database Management (BUSA 526)
  • Business Analytics Programming (BUSA 523)
  • Applied Decision Modeling (BUSA 542)
  • Data Warehousing (BUSA 532)
  • Advanced Analytics (BUSA 537)
  • Project Management (BUSA 521)

Electives:

Make it your own. Customize your degree with Business Analytics electives covering a wide range of business subjects.

  • 2 Business Analytics courses from COB Catalog

Available Minors (4 Courses):

Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.

  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial Planning
  • Economics of U.S. Healthcare
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Corporate Management
  • Real Estate

Available Certificates (No prerequisite required):

Get noticed. Add a certificate to boost your job skills, and get hired!

  • Auditing and Forensic Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Economics of U.S. Healthcare
  • Operational Excellence
  • Tax Accounting

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Internship opportunities

Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. The program will consider internships for credit if the requirements are satisfied. A&M-Commerce business analytics students work with the College of Business Career Services to achieve career goals through partnering with outside companies and industry leaders.

Course Delivery and Resources

Our programs are designed to be flexible, meeting the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of a fully online degree, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and blended options for those who need the convenience of both. The program is currently ranked among the Top 10 Best Online Analytics Master's Degrees by BusinessAnalytics.com. We offer a graduate-level business degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.

You can also complete 50% or more of the credits required for this program at our Dallas site.

Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times.  Locations and times are subject to change.

Student Profiles

Student Organizations

The Department of Marketing and Business Analytics Student Chapter promotes academic programs of marketing and business analytics at A&M-Commerce, and supports the student's on-campus and online social, academic and professional events. This organization works personally with students and directly with Career Services to take advantage of internship opportunities in their related fields.

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Program Costs

Use the following links to get further information to tuition and fees, financial aid and scholarships.

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Admission

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Deadlines

  • Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Submit Application

  • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
  • Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
  • Select “Business Analytics, MS” as your “Major.”

Domestic Application Fee 395064

  • Pay the $50 application fee.
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Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Provisional Status

After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Note: GRE is not required

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Your Graduate Coordinator

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Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.

  • We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

  • If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
  • If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.

Request one signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from a professional who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. That individual should:

If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

  • Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
  • Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
  • Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

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Deadlines

  • Fall admission consideration: May 10
  • Spring admission consideration: October 15 (Applications are closed for Spring 2023)

Submit Application

  • Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
  • Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
  • Select “Business Analytics, MS” as your “Major.”

International Application Fee

  • Pay the $75 application fee
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Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

  • After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Graduate Coordinator Rebecca Stevens 395100

Your Graduate Coordinator

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  • Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
    Texas A&M University-Commerce

    Attn: Graduate School
    2600 S. Neal St.
    Commerce, Texas 75428

All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.

We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.

  • If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
  • If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.

Request one signed, and dated letter of recommendation; on official agency or organization letterhead, preferably from a past professor, college instructor, or from a professional who currently supervises the applicant or who has in the past and can attest to their academic preparedness to succeed in the program. That individual should:

If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce Texas 75428

Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.

Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.

You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.

Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:

  • TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
  • IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
  • PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
  • Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)

*Scores must be less than two years old.

Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted

  • Official sponsor statement
  • Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

  • Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.

Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

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Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fill out a form to take BUSA 521?

Yes, the BUSA Permit Form must be filled out to take BUSA 521. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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