Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
Enhance Your Skill Set with a STEM-Designated Degree
Online
12 Months*
30 Credit Hours
$850 Per Credit
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Become a Strategic Business Leader
- Apply By: 9/29/25
- Start Class: 10/13/25
Across industries, there is high demand for leaders who can harness the power of data to solve global business challenges. The online Master of Science in Business Analytics from Illinois Tech is designed for professionals ready to gain analytics expertise relevant to contexts including economics, computer science, finance, and government. The skills you gain in this STEM-designated program will prepare you for career advancement or continued education at the doctoral level.
*The program can be completed in as few as 12 months if two classes are taken each term.
Program Details
- Study data visualization, data mining tools, and SQL
- AACSB accredited
- Learn from experts in a STEM-designated program
- No application fee
Curriculum
Online Business Analytics Courses
30 credits
10 courses
The online master’s in business analytics delivers the technical skills and business acumen you need to analyze and interpret complex data, drive strategic decision-making, and communicate valuable insights to stakeholders. You will gain real-world experience and complete advanced courses led by subject matter experts from the Stuart School of Business.
Learn to Solve Business Challenges with Data-Driven Solutions
STEM-Designated Curriculum
This program emphasizes practical application and is categorized as a STEM-designated field of study by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
A Tradition of Excellence in Business Education
Illinois Tech has been offering career-driven business programs for more than 125 years.
Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline 9/29/25
Start Date 10/13/25
At Illinois Tech, we’re committed to providing accessible education for all students. Test scores are not required for admission, and there is no application fee. We also accept transfer credits for our graduate programs. You can learn more about the requirements for the online business analytics degree below.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Undergraduate degree in business, economics, computer science, mathematics, policy, or statistics from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0* on a 4.0 scale |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts are required for all previous undergraduate and graduate study. |
| Transfer Credits | Up to 9 transfer credits accepted |
| Additional Requirements | Resume or CV |
*Applicants with a lower GPA will be considered based on work experience and time since degree completion.
Illinois Tech strives to make higher education accessible to everyone. We’ve made it easier to apply by not requiring test scores or an application fee. We also accept applicable transfer credits toward your graduate program. With multiple start dates offered year-round, you can begin when it fits your schedule. Plus, our enrollment advisers are here to support you.
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Illinois Tech is proud to offer competitive tuition for our online programs. We also provide tuition deferral and installment plans to help put your degree within reach. You can learn more about tuition details and military benefits below.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $850 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $25,500 |
| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks, fees, or other expenses |
Military Students at Illinois Tech
Illinois Tech proudly processes United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for admitted veteran and active-duty students. Veterans admitted to Illinois Tech are eligible to apply for these VA benefits: the Montgomery GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Program, the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP), the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), and the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
Tuition and Financial Aid
At Illinois Tech, we are committed to making your educational journey both enriching and accessible. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access federal and state financial assistance and explore external scholarships to maximize your funding opportunities.
Tuition Details
Prepare for In-Demand Leadership Roles
After completing your online business analytics degree, you will be qualified for analytics-related roles across all business functional areas, including human resources, information systems, marketing, operations, and more. Employment in business and financial occupations is expected to grow faster than the national average, with about 963,500 openings projected each year through 2033.1
Explore Business Analytics Careers
Management Analyst $99,410 per year2
Operations Research Analyst $83,640 per year3
What You’ll Learn
Upon program completion, you will have a deep understanding of:
- Business fundamentals, the strategic management process, strategy formulation and implementation, data-driven decision making, accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, and production
- Statistics, optimization, and simulation tools that are critical for managers in enabling their firms to have a competitive advantage
- How to use various quantitative tools and qualitative factors to determine the financial health and risk of a company
- The art and science of spreadsheet modeling
- Different approaches, support tools, and analytical methods for decision making
- The fundamentals of relational databases, including design, and in-depth coverage of SQL, which is the de facto language used to manipulate relational databases
- Design principles for creating meaningful displays of quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate managerial decision-making
- Skills for designing and retrieving information from a database
- Basic concepts and methods for directing projects, including providing students with tools that prepare them for success in project management
Learn from Expert Faculty Who Are Here for You
Our faculty bring real-world experience from their professional fields and are passionate about building meaningful connections. They are here to mentor you, offer personalized support, and help you reach your goals.
Dinakar Jayarajan, Director of Graduate Business Programs
Faculty Spotlight: Dinakar Jayarajan
Director, Master of Business Administration Programs
Director, Master of Management
Director, M.S. Marketing Analytics
Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing
Dinakar Jayarajan is a clinical associate professor of marketing and director of graduate business programs at Stuart School of Business. His research focuses on the use of quantitative models to analyze marketing problems. His current research looks at how the used car market affects different aspects of the new product market. Apart from the car market, his research spans other markets such as grocery stores and online marketplaces.
Before joining the Ph.D. program at the University of Southern California, he worked as a scientist at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) and as a programmer with the Kerala University Computer Center.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Business and Financial Occupations.” Retrieved April 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Analysts.” Retrieved April 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Operations Research Analysts.” Retrieved April 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm.