Butler University Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
Program Overview
Data Has a Story. Be the One to Tell It.
The Butler University online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) equips you with the necessary analytical skills to generate data-driven insights for improved decision-making. Our curriculum, taught by industry professionals, goes beyond the technical and empowers you to gain proficiency in soft skills, like critical thinking and storytelling, so you can take data further.
With a concentration in Business Analytics and Health Analytics, the online MSBA program provides a foundation on which you will learn to integrate core concepts, such as artificial intelligence, data mining, and predictive modeling, equipping you with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
Program Highlights
As an online MSBA student, you can expect to:
Learn from industry professionals with extensive knowledge of data principles.
Hone your critical thinking while mastering big data through a cross-functional learning approach.
Interpret data and offer meaningful, ethicallyminded insights and visually compelling results.
Study data visualization, machine learning, and AI applications while advancing your career with a flexible online format.
About the Lacy School of Business
The future of business education starts at the Lacy School–and it’s not confined to a traditional lecture hall. Our students are immersed in the business of doing business whether they’re developing business plans, launching new ventures, or engaging with experienced executives. It’s a model that our friend and benefactor Andre B. Lacy believed in. And a model that sets us apart. Our mission is to prepare learners for success in life and leadership in business through experiential learning guided by a faculty engaged in research-driven thought leadership and known for relevant business experience.
Coursework
The MS in Business Analytics program consists of two foundational skills courses, four core courses, and four concentration courses. Through our flexible online model, students begin the program with two foundational courses over a 14-week term and then take one seven-week course at a time.
Foundational Skills Courses
Program Prerequisite
All applicants to the Master of Science in Business Analytics program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level.
Application Requirements
• Butler Application
• Personal Statement
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Official Transcripts
• Current Résumé
Credit for Prior Learning or Experience
Data Engineering, Curation, and Analytics with AI
Applications in
Business
Butler offers the opportunity for online MSBA candidates to be considered for credit for prior learning or experience. Specifically, in consultation with our program director, you can complete a competency assessment and potentially receive a waiver with completion credit for one or both of the Foundational Skills courses (up to four credit hours).