MS in Business Analytics
Demystify Data
Today’s business world is driven by analytics—and by the people who truly understand them. In Washington, D.C., scientists, healthcare practitioners, business leaders, and policymakers alike point to the numbers. But do they fully understand where those numbers lead?
With a degree from GW Business, you’ll become fluent in the language and concepts of data-driven decision making— from analytics methodology to the application of complex technologies and models used to solve real-world business challenges. Guided by seasoned experts and diverse perspectives, you’ll learn how to wield the raw materials of business knowledge like never before and grow as a leader in a new generation of information and data experts.
Our MS in Business Analytics
- Gain the skills needed to unlock predictive analysis and apply modern data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with leading analytics organizations such as IBM, Deloitte, SAS, Accenture, MITRE and Attain on practicum projects; and connect with them for career development and networking opportunities.
- Learn how to improve financial, strategic, and operational efficiency with today’s leading technologies: SAS tools, R, Python, SQL, no-SQL and more.
- Ranked #20 among U.S. institutions, #43 globally in the QS Business Masters Rankings: Business Analytics
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
This 12-credit certificate program offers foundational courses designed to train students to harness “Big Data” and earn a STEM-Designated Degree. Students learn descriptive, predictive and prescriptive methodologies and make data-centric decisions critical in today’s business and economic environment. Become fluent in the language and concepts of data-driven decision making.
What Does the MSBA Program Look Like at GW?
Hear from two GW MSBA students who explain how they gained interest in the program and what they’ve experienced since then. Whether students come from a technical or non-technical background, GW’s MSBA program places students at the intersection of analytics and management, offering them a unique ability to turn numbers and data into actionable insights in any industry.
Leverage a Truly Global Alumni Network
GW Business’s extensive, international network of more than 60,000 alumni spans not only six continents, but endless industries around the globe, from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. Our alumni regularly open doors for current students and fellow alumni, providing them with firsthand experiential learning, connections, mentorship and—yes—career opportunities. Here are just some of the 260+ organizations where GW School of Business alumni are advancing their exciting careers:
The GW School of Business Offers More
Customization
Take advantage of more than 250 program possibilities to create a graduate business education that fits your goals.
Flexibility
Whether on-campus or online, part-time or full-time, balance your career and personal obligations on your own time.
Global Reach
Our wide range of faculty, hands-on international experiences, and global influence provide an education that knows no bounds.
Connection
Gain the opportunities that come with a network of internationally recognized professionals, resources, and 60,000 alumni across the globe.