Build advanced analytics expertise and lead data-driven decisions

The University of Kansas online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is designed for professionals who want to move beyond reporting and play a more strategic role in their organizations. Through a STEM-designated curriculum that combines statistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with real-world business applications, the program prepares students to translate data into decisions that matter.

Whether you’re strengthening your technical capabilities or expanding your business fluency, you can develop the skills to analyze complex data, communicate insights, and influence strategy across industries.

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Course Descriptions

• 100% online coursework with no in-person requirements
• Streamlined course structure designed for focus and flexibility
• Opportunities for collaboration through discussions and group work
• Direct access to faculty for guidance and support
• The ability to apply new skills immediately in a professional setting

An MSBA empowers you with the skills and expertise of a data scientist and blends it with the business intelligence the KU School of Business is known for. This allows you to not only build impactful analysis but to apply it to your business's most important decisions.

Designed for working professionals, the program delivers flexible, fully online coursework in a format that supports immediate application on the job. Students learn to evaluate analytical outputs, communicate insights effectively, and apply data-driven strategies in real organizational contexts.

Built on the foundation of KU’s established on-campus MSBA and backed by the accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the program reflects the same academic rigor, faculty expertise, and commitment to student success as the School of Business’s residential offerings.

• No hidden fees or required campus visits
• Financial aid and payment plans available
• Military benefits accepted

The KU online MSBA curriculum emphasizes real-world application, preparing students to work with complex data sets, evaluate analytical outputs, and communicate findings to stakeholders across an organization. In addition to core coursework, students have the opportunity to tailor their learning through elective options, including marketing, finance, leadership, and supply chain management.

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• Statistical modeling and data analysis
• Data visualization and communication
• Enterprise data management
• Optimization and prescriptive analytics
• Machine learning and AI for business

Across industries businesses are increasingly relying on data to inform decisions, optimize operations, and guide strategy. The KU MSBA emphasizes the ability to not only work with data, but also to communicate insights clearly and influence decision-making at multiple levels of an organization.

Graduates are equipped with skills applicable to roles such as:

• Business analyst
• Data analyst
• Analytics manager
  

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Courses are taught by faculty from the KU School of Business who bring a combination of academic research and real-world expertise into the classroom. Students benefit from instruction that connects advanced analytics concepts to practical business applications.

Faculty engagement extends beyond lectures, with opportunities for mentorship, feedback, and support throughout the program experience.

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For those interested in developing both advanced analytics capabilities and broader business leadership skills, the University of Kansas offers a pathway to combine the M.S. in Business Analytics with a Master of Business Administration.

This option allows students to deepen technical expertise while building an even more robust set of skills in strategy, management, and leadership.

Learn About the MBA/MSBA

Meet Jeremiah, admissions outreach advisor for the KU online MBA and MSBA. He’ll be happy to talk to you about all things related to your KU business degree. As a fellow Jayhawk himself, Jeremiah can provide first-hand advice on how to balance your obligations and connect with the KU network plus give you support with your application, navigating tuition and financial aid, and more.

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