The discipline of business analytics approaches data from a business perspective. Integrating data science, managerial acumen, and effective communication, business analytics can inform decision-making across all areas of the organization. It allows organizations to improve efficiency, control costs, and gain competitive advantages. Because both data and software for analysis are more accessible and affordable for organizations, qualified business analysts are in high demand.
The 30-credit master of science program can be completed 100 percent online in about 24 months on a part-time basis. The curriculum layers foundational theories, advanced tools and techniques, and practical applications of analytics in business. In addition, the program is aligned with the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) Handbook. CAP is a global professional certification for analytics professionals.
No requirements to come to campus.
CAP is a global professional certification for analytics professionals.
Largest AACSB-Accredited business school in Wisconsin.
The core requirements include six courses that provide the foundation for using data to solve business challenges. Students will also complete four elective courses to round out their degree plan—choosing from electives in accounting, finance, information technology, marketing, management, and occupational safety.
To earn the UW-Whitewater Online MS in Business Analytics, you must:
The six courses below will provide the critical foundational knowledge required in business analytics careers.
Students who do not have existing knowledge of statistics may take the following course before starting the program coursework.
To ensure a high-quality graduate student group, all Master of Science in Business Analytics students must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and meet the admission criteria provided below. Many applicants will qualify for admission without GMAT or GRE scores.
To qualify for admission to a degree program in good standing, you must have:
Students enrolling in the program are also expected to have existing knowledge in statistics. Students who do not meet basic requirements can take prerequisite courses before starting the graduate coursework.
Please fill out the request information form if you have questions prior to applying.
Online business graduate programs at UW-Whitewater are a superior value at USD $637.43 per credit, whether you are a Wisconsin resident, an out-of-state student, or international student.
If you compare our graduate tuition to other AACSB-accredited business schools who offer online classes, you will find that this per-credit price is quite reasonable.
What creates this value?
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
UW-Whitewater students may apply for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed.
It is now easier and faster for organizations to acquire data, and software advances have made data analysis more affordable and accessible. As a result, qualified business analysts are in high demand.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest Occupational Outlook Handbook, careers related to analytics—including operations research analysts, market research analysts, and management analysts—are expected to grow faster than average. As organizations become ever more reliant on effective uses of data, the increased demand for qualified professionals is expected to accelerate.
In 2018, operations research analysts earned a national median pay of $83,390 per year, market research analysts earned a national median pay of $63,120, and management analysts earned a national median pay of $83,610.
While most entry-level positions require a bachelor’s degree, the BLS reports that career opportunities are best for professionals with at least a master’s degree.