M.S. in Business Analytics

Program Description

At UAH you can earn a high-quality Master of Science in Business Analytics and gain the invaluable skills needed to prepare you for a career that applies and manages modern data science to solve critical business challenges. With the increase in data availability and its value to organizations, business analytics professionals are increasingly in demand. Our program is designed to equip you with the knowledge necessary to identify meaningful patterns in business data, understand cause and effect, and help organizations reduce risk, make better decisions, and secure a competitive advantage.

You'll learn how to mine and analyze data using R and Python, design experiments, and use statistical and machine learning methods to turn data into insight and solve business problems. Our faculty are connected to industry through strong community partnerships, bringing both industry experience and advanced research to our classrooms. You can expect our program to meet the highest standards of curriculum quality and provide you opportunities for real-world experience with leading companies and agencies in Huntsville.

What Makes Us Different

Program Outcomes

Admission Requirements

• Testing Requirements

  GMAT or GRE score required but may be waived with a 3.0 GPA, a 2.8 GPA and 5 years work experience, OR completion of a graduate degree. Review our full Test Score Requirements.

• Required Documentation

  Official college transcripts and a resume or CV. For international applicants, please review our International Graduate Admissions page.

• Important Dates

  Entry Terms

  Fall, Spring, Summer

  Priority Application Deadlines

  Provided below are priority domestic application deadlines. Any application received after these dates will still be evaluated, but an admission decision for semester of choice is not guaranteed. Submit your application as early as possible to be the most competitive and to receive the greatest selections of classes.

  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: November 30
  • Summer: March 15

  Application Deadline

  This program follows the general graduate admissions application deadlines found on our Apply Now page.

• Transcripts

  Applicants are responsible for having their official college transcripts sent from the issuing institution to UAH. Send your official transcripts to UAH Graduate Admissions through an electronic delivery service. UAH Graduate Admissions accepts official transcripts from Parchment and Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not have access to these services, request that they send your official hard-copy transcripts to:

  UAH Graduate Admissions
  301 Sparkman Drive SSB, Suite 106
  Huntsville, AL 35899

Funding

• Tuition

  Visit our Financial Aid page to calculate the estimated cost of attendance per semester.

  Estimate Your Costs

• Assistantships

  Part-time and full-time graduate assistantship positions are available to College of Business students.

  Graduate Assistantships

• Scholarships

  See if you qualify for the Charger EDGE Scholarship Program.

  Students seeking financial assistance are also encouraged to apply to UAH competitive scholarships.

  Apply for Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need to take the GMAT or GRE?

  It depends. A GMAT or GRE score is required but may be waived with an undergraduate 3.0 GPA and three years of professional work experience OR completion of a graduate degree. View more information on admission requirements:

  See Test Score Requirements

• How much does the program cost?

  Visit our Financial Aid page to calculate the estimated cost of attendance per semester.

  Estimate Your Costs

• How are classes offered for the MS in Business Analytics program?

  This program is hybrid, meaning classes are a mix of online and in-person. In order to accommodate working professionals, in-person courses are held in the evenings.

• How long does the program take?

  Most students complete their graduate program in 24 months. However, by taking a full course load each semester, students have the opportunity to fast-track their degree and graduate in as little as 12 months. Students also have the flexibility to progress through the program at their own pace, allowing them to take their time to complete their degree.

• When can I start the program?

  Students admitted have the ability to start the program at the beginning of the fall (August), spring (January), or summer semester (May or June).

• Will my company pay for my graduate degree?

  Many companies provide financial support to their employees seeking advanced degrees. It is recommended that you contact your organization’s human resources department to explore tuition assistance options.