MSBA Online
Master of Science in Business Analytics
MS in Business Analytics, tailored for working professionals, via a part-time, hybrid model. Weekly, online, synchronous courses spread out over five semesters with one in-person weekend each semester.
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What Makes an MSBA from McCombs Different
Here, you'll learn to use skills like statistical analysis and data mining to address business management issues across industries from top academics. Our faculty are renowned experts in analytics including business intelligence, predictive and prescriptive analytics, with a focus on leveraging data and quantifying tradeoffs in business decisions.
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Although the majority of this program is completed online, our in-person immersives are what set us apart. During these semesterly, weekend-long sessions in Austin, TX, you’ll get invaluable opportunities:

*Connect with your peers, faculty, and advisory council members
*Learn from industry experts
*Focus on networking, community building, and career development
*Dive deeper into your academics

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Jade DeKinder, Associate Dean for MS programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing, and Dr. Genaro Gutierrez, Director for the MS Business Analytics program and Associate Professor of IROM, discuss the launch of the online format of the top-ranked MS Business Analytics program.
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$50,500 for in-state and $55,500 for out-of-state.
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Meets live, online, weekly (during evenings) for 23 months.
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Individuals seeking a prestigious degree with the flexibility of a part-time program.
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Online Format Details
The Master of Science in Business Analytics for Working Professionals is a 23-month program designed to allow you to study while you work.

Key Program Components

This part-time, online program has three components:

  • Asynchronous online learning (self-paced)
  • Synchronous live weekly meetings with faculty and peers (all held online, these meetings take place every Tuesday from 7:00-9:45 pm CST)
  • Five required in-person immersives

ELECTIVE TOPICS

Students may choose electives based on areas of business:

  • Finance
  • Supply Chain and Marketing
  • General Business Studies

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Course Schedule

Summer #1

6 credits

  • Core: Data Science Programming (3)
  • Core: Information Management (3)

Fall #1

6 credits

  • Core: Introduction to Machine Learning (3)
  • Core: Financial Management (3)

Spring #1

5 credits

  • Core: Advanced Machine Learning (3)
  • Core: Analytics for Unstructured Data (2)

Summer #2

6 credits

  • Core: Optimization-I (2)
  • Core: Unsupervised Learning (2)
  • Elective (2)

Fall #2

7 credits

  • Core: Optimization-II (2)
  • Core: Capstone Preparation (1)
  • Elective (2)
  • Elective (2)

Spring #2

6 credits

  • Core: Capstone Project (2)
  • Elective (2)
  • Elective (2)

Learning Formats

This course is a blend of self-paced online learning and live online classes.

  • All courses are held 100% online.
  • Courses can be attended from anywhere in the United States.
  • The 5 on-campus “immersives” will be held at The McCombs School of Business in Austin, Texas.

Important Dates: FUTURE STUDENTS

 For incoming and prospective students: Class of 2027 

April 1, 2025: Final application deadline 

Immersive 1: Orientation: May 29 – May 31, 2025

Immersive 2: October 2025

Immersive 3: May 2026

Immersive 4: October 2026

Immersive 5: May 2027

First Class Day: June 5, 2025

Graduation: May 2027

Weekly meetings to be held on Wednesdays

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Important Dates: CURRENT STUDENTS

Cohort 1: Class of 2025

Immersive 5: May 8 – May 31, 2025

Graduation: May 9, 2025

Cohort 2: Class of 2026

Immersive 3: May 29 – May 31, 2025

Immersive 4: October 2025

Immersive 5: May 2026

Fall Semester Start Date: August 25, 2025

Graduation: May 2026

Weekly meetings held on Tuesdays

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Sandra, C/O 2025
Sandra, C/O 2025
"This program is robust and impactful. The immersives make it completely unique."
Hiram, C/O 2026
Hiram, C/O 2026
"I was looking to be challenged and I knew this was the program to do it."
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Create Value for Your Organization

Leverage Data to Quantify Business Tradeoffs

Apply Analytics Across Different Business Areas

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Impact Decision Making and Make Better Decisions

Gain Career Relevancy for the Long Term

Evaluate Tradeoffs of Emerging Business Models

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We also offer a full-time, in-person MSBA program that can be completed in 10 months. Learn more about the full-time MSBA and compare both programs to help decide which is the best fit for you.
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