O N L IN E MAS T ER O F S C I EN C E I N

BU S IN ES S AN ALYT I C S

analytics.tepper.cmu.edu
 Earn the Degree
where Analytics
meets Business

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Program Summary
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University has built its Master of Science in Business
Analytics (MSBA) with this objective: Provide students with the deep analytical skills, business knowledge
and creative problem-solving expertise needed to efficiently and effectively transform data into better
decision-making and a competitive advantage for their organization.
In the United States by 2020, there will be nearly 700,000 job openings for data
scientists, data developers and data engineers, and the number of jobs for all data
professionals will increase to 2,720,000.
The Quant Crunch: How the Demand for Data Science Skills is Disrupting the Job Market
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Who Can Benefit
Individuals with technical backgrounds who want to deepen their analytical skills and move into senior
business analyst positions. Online MSBA students have varying levels of professional work experience and
may have little or no background in business or analytics. They all, however, seek to prepare and position
themselves for successful and rewarding careers in this rapidly expanding field, and recognize that a rigorous
advanced degree program in business analytics from a premier university is the optimal path for achieving
their goals.
Nearly 40% of data scientist and advanced analyst positions
require a master’s degree or Ph.D.
The Quant Crunch: How the Demand for Data Science Skills is Disrupting the Job Market
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Career Insights Online Learning with Value-Added On-Campus Experiences

The rise of big data is driving the growing demand for professionals who have both advanced analytics skills The online MSBA is a predominantly online, instructor-led degree program that includes three optional
and business knowledge. To be competitive in the 21st century, businesses need to transform data into on-campus visits. Attendance at campus experiences is expected. In the event of extenuating circumstances
valuable outcomes. Industries that rely heavily on the expertise of business analytics professionals include that prevent participation, please contact the Executive Director to discuss alternative options.
finance, insurance, manufacturing, retail and information technologies.
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Industry professionals hold an array of positions in areas such as business intelligence, operations and supply
chain management, analytical marketing, finance, and consulting. Tepper School of Business faculty are skilled at The on-campus experiences take place on
teaching both online and on-campus students. the main campus, each over a weekend. They
The business school has a track record of provide students with rich opportunities to
success delivering high-quality, engaging online interact with faculty and each other and to
degree programs on par with its on-campus engage in a range of activities focused on team
programs. building and experiential learning with industry
professionals. The program’s on-campus
Students engage with asynchronous course components are:
content and assignments via the Canvas
BaseCamp
learning management system and participate
in weekly live, interactive sessions via the Vidyo Business Analytics Immersion
video conferencing platform. Capstone Project

Note: We recommend attendance at the on-

campus experiences. but students who are
unable to attend may participate remotely and
still meet the requirements of the program.

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 COURSES

Curriculum 46-880 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (6 units)

The online MSBA, which can be completed in 18 months, provides students with knowledge, skills and 46-881 Programming in R and Python (6 units)
experiential training in these areas:
46-882 Business Fundamentals for Analytics Professionals (6 units)

46-883 Statistical Foundations of Business Analytics (6 units)

Statistics Optimization
46-884 Modern Data Management (6 units)
Methodology Machine learning Modeling
46-885 Data Exploration and Visualization (6 units)

46-886 Machine Learning for Business Applications 1 (6 units)

R and Python analytics software Databases & information technology
Software Engineering Data visualization Large-scale data management 46-887 Machine Learning for Business Applications 2 (6 units)

46-888 Optimization for Prescriptive Analytics (6 units)

Working in a team Communication with non-technical 46-889 Business Value Through Integrative Analytics (6 units)
Business Communication Leadership stakeholders, both internal & external
46-890 Managing Teams and Organizations (6 units)

46-892 Data Analytics in Finance (6 units)

Introductory general business
Domain Knowledge Functional areas including marketing, operations, accounting and finance 46-893 Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (6 units)

46-894 Analytical Marketing (6 units)

46-897 Business Communication for Analytical Decision Making (6 units)

46-899 Capstone (12 units)

46-900 Special Topics (6 units)

Preview a Course

Interested in previewing one of our courses? Visit our Virtual Class Visit page. You’ll be able to register to
virtually participate in a course of your choosing.

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Admissions & Tuition Deposit
Admitted students are required to pay a
Admissions Requirements nonrefundable $2,500 deposit to secure their
place in the program. The deposit is applied
Students are required to hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution toward tuition expenses.
and be competent in these areas:
General mathematics including calculus and linear algebra
Financial Aid
Basic statistical concepts and methods
Basic programming in any modern language
If eligible, students may take out federal and/or
private education loans to cover tuition and other
Though our standards are high and our admissions process is competitive, it also is holistic. We consider all
education-related costs. The FAFSA school code is
aspects of an applicant’s background and experience.
E00074.
About Carnegie Mellon
and the Tepper School
Carnegie Mellon is a top-tier, private, global
research university whose award-winning faculty is
renowned for working closely with students to
solve major scientific, technological and societal
challenges through a multidisciplinary approach
and distinctive mix of programs in engineering,
computer science, robotics, business, public policy,
fine arts, science and the humanities. Since its
founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon has been the
birthplace of innovation and the intersection of
technology and the humanities. As a pioneer of
management science, with a global reputation for
technology, analytics and leadership, the Tepper
School of Business embodies this ideal.

Whether you need to bridge the financial gap Tepper School graduates are recruited by some of
between costs and employer tuition benefits, or
Admissions Materials you have little or no resources and you need to
the world’s most transformative companies, and
the university is becoming a global destination
finance 100 percent of your degree, you’ll find for organizations that want to be leaders in
MSBA candidates must submit the following materials: a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful advocate disciplines including robotics, artificial intelligence,
in The HUB to provide you with the information cybersecurity, additive manufacturing and data
Completed online application form Two professional letters of recommendation you need to make informed decisions about your science.
educational financing.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work TOEFL/IELTS scores if English was not sole language of The university’s main campus is located in
Official GMAT or GRE score report instruction where undergraduate degree was earned Pittsburgh, with satellite campuses in New York,
Silicon Valley, Africa, Australia and Qatar. More
Current resume Interview
Learn More than 100,000 Carnegie Mellon alumni live and work
Essays – one required, one optional Application fee: $125 around the world.
NOTE: In response to COVID-19, this fee is being waived until June 28.
Contact one of our admissions counselors today
to learn how the online Master of Science in
Tuition Fees
Business Analytics may fit into your plans.

Tuition $66,820* Email: onlinemsba-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu

Phone: 888-876-8959 (toll-free) or 412-238-1101
Website: analytics.tepper.cmu.edu
Technology Fee $860*

Textbooks & course material (approximate) $1,815

Total approximate cost excluding on-campus components $69,495*

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Please note that the cost of tuition is cohort-based, meaning that the cost of tuition is consistent throughout a student’s time in the program.
*Tuition and fees subject to change.
O N LI N E M A ST ER OF S C I E N C E I N
B U SI N ESS A N A L YT I C S

Carnegie Mellon University

5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

888-876-8959 or 412-238-1101

onlinemsba-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu

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