Department of Business Information & Analytics
Master's of Science in Business Intelligence
It's not (just) what you know, it's how you use it.
Strategic business decisions are made every day. Most of these decisions are made based on the data at hand. Business Intelligence helps collect the information, analyze it and come up with the right decision.
People skilled in business intelligence are considered Data Scientists. They are able to find value in all of the data that is collected by a company and effectively communicate the things that they learn.
Strong demand, high employability and a competitive salary.
McKinsey projects a 1.5 million shortfall of business intelligence analysts by 2018.
Now is the time to meet the challenge of big data. Are you ready?
Distinctive Features of the MSBI Graduate Degree
- First of its kind: Daniels was one of the first graduate schools in the country to offer a master's degree in business intelligence. Additionally, in response to employer feedback, we have recently re-tooled the business intelligence program to have greater depth in analytics and critical thinking.
- Capstone course with a real-world, client-based project: Gain invaluable experience and put your lessons into action as you collaborate with your student colleagues on real-time projects for a variety of clients.
- Mentorship program: You will be connected with an industry professional that will serve as a mentor to offer professional coaching and assist you with your career goals.
Fast Facts
- Format: Full-time or part-time
- Time Commitment: 12 – 36 months
- Program start dates: March or September
- Average Work experience: Varies
- GMAT or GRE: Required
- Cost: MSBI Tuition Calculator
Sample Opportunities for MSBI Grads
Positions
- Analyst
- Consultant
- Revenue manager
- Actuary
- Internal auditor
- Statistician
- Database administrator
- Data analytics manager
- Director, business
- Director, customer analytics
- Director, market research
Fields of Application
- Healthcare informatics
- Web analytics
- Search engine optimization
- Revenue management
- Finance
Forensic accounting - Logistics/supply-chain management
- Feasibility and market research
- Marketing
- Customer relationship management
- Education
Information technology - Retail
- Sports
