Online Master's in Business Analytics
Deliver evidence-based insights that inform strategy and improve business outcomes with UMass Lowell's online Master's in Business Analytics. As companies generate and utilize increasing amounts of data, the need for business analytics professionals is growing. Integrating theory and practice, UMass Lowell's M.S. in Business Analytics will provide you with a solid foundation of analytical skills that can be used to solve real-world problems at both private and public firms in a diverse range of fields, including health care, government, telecommunications, e-commerce, transportation and manufacturing.
Career Outlook
Occupations
- Big Data Analytics Specialist
- Business Solutions Analyst
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst
- Data Architect
- Information Security Analyst
- IT Business Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Marketing Analytics Consultant
- Operations Research Analyst
Companies that hire business analytics professionals include Raytheon, Amazon, UPS, McKinsey & Co., FedEx, United Health Group, Massachusetts General Hospital, GE Energy Management and more.
"Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for the services of these workers should grow as organizations continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and control costs."
Choose from Six Options
The online Master of Science in Business Analytics offers a flexible schedule for busy working adults. You can customize your degree and concentrate on a specific business area by selecting one of six options:
Key Takeaways
Deepen your knowledge in a range of topics, including:
- The collection, management and analysis of data from a variety of sources
- Different approaches to solving issues related to big data including volume, variety and velocity
- The design and development of data-oriented business intelligence techniques
- The use of applied mathematical modeling principles and methods in managerial decision making
- The interpretation and communication of insights gleaned from descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics


Success Story
"The Master's Degree in Business Analytics at the Manning School of Business has been an immensely transformative journey for me. The expert and amicable faculty members further augment the influence of this program. This program has had a significant impact on my skills and knowledge, which coupled with my prior work experience, has helped me elevate my career in data science."

Ashwini Agnihotri
Manning School of Business faculty and instructors are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and the program’s challenging, relevant curriculum is aligned with current industry trends and employer needs.
Curriculum Outline
- Total Courses Required: 10 (30 Credits)
Required Courses (7 / 21cr)
- MIST.6030 Database Management (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- MIST.6060 Business Intelligence and Data Mining (3cr)
- MIST.6150 Data Quality for Business Analytics (3cr)
- POMS.6120 Statistics for Predictive Analytics (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- POMS.6220 Decision Analytics (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- POMS.6240 Analytical Decision Making Tools (3cr)
- MIST.6490 Business Analytics Capstone Project (3cr)
Required Elective Courses (3 / 9cr)
Students can concentrate their studies in a particular field by selecting one of six options listed below to fulfil the three elective courses:
Accounting Analytics (Choose 3)
- ACCT.6010 Accounting Information for Management Decisions (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- ACCT.6600 Accounting Data Analytics (3cr)
- ACCT.6450 Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- ACCT.6550 Advanced Auditing (3cr)
- MIST.6160 Advanced Data Mining * (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
Big Data Analytics (Choose 3)
- MIST.6080 Enterprise System Management (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- MIST.6140 Social and Economic Networks (3cr)
- MIST.6160 Advanced Data Mining (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- MIST.6170 Advanced Machine Learning (3cr)
- POMS.6210 Advanced Statistics for Business Analytics (3cr)
Finance Analytics (Choose 3)
- MIST.6170 Advanced Machine Learning* (3cr)
- POMS.6210 Advanced Statistics for Business Analytics (3cr)
- FINA.6010 Corporate Finance (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- FINA.6110 Financial Statement Analysis (3cr)
- FINA.6210 Securities and Portfolio Management (3cr)
Healthcare Business Analytics (Choose 3)
- PUBH.5060 Quantitative Methods in Health Management (3cr)
- PUBH.5150 Applied Health Economics (3cr)
- PUBH.5270 Business Strategies for Health Organizations (3cr)
- PUBH.5310 Health Informatics (3cr)
- PUBH.6070 Healthcare Information Systems (3cr)
- PUBH.6390 Electronic Health Record Systems (3cr)
Managerial Decision Making (Choose 3)
- MIST.6160 Advanced Data Mining * (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- MIST.6450 Information Technology Project Management (3cr)
- POMS.6020 Global Supply Chain Management (3cr)
- POMS.6030 Service Management (3cr)
- POMS.6040 Managerial Quality Control (3cr)
Marketing Analytics (Choose 3)
- MIST.6070 Electronic Business (3cr)
- MKTG.6010 Customers and Markets (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- MIST.6170 Advanced Machine Learning* (3cr)
- MKTG.6300 Market Research (3cr)
- MKTG.6410 Marketing Analytics
*This course can be substituted with another MSBA elective with approval by the program coordinator.
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
Pre-req: MBA; Foundation Core.
Prerequisites:
MSA or MBA;found.core;60.601
Prerequisites:
MSA students, or permission
Prerequisites:
MBA, MSA, MS ITE or MSF.
Prerequisites:
MBA, MSF, or MSA & Core Pre-req
Prerequisites:
MIST.6010 Management information systems, and Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or Permission of Program Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
MIST.6010 Management information systems, and Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or Permission of Program Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
MBA&FoundCore&MIST.6010
Prerequisites:
MBA, Found Core, MIST.6010 or MSA
Prerequisites:
MIST.6010 Management Information Systems, or Matriculated MS Business Analytics or permission of program coordinator.
Prerequisites:
MIST.6010 Management information systems, and Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or Permission of Program Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
MIST.6030 Business Database Management, and MIST.6060 Business Intelligence and Data Mining, and POMS.6120 Stat. for Predictive Analytics, and POMS.6220 Decision Analytics, or Permission of MS Business Analytics Program Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
MBA, MSA, MS ITE or MSF.
Prerequisites:
MBA, FoundCore or MSITE or MSA
Prerequisites:
Matriculated MBA students who have completed ACCT.5010, FINA.5010, MKTG.5010, POMS.5010, MGMT.5010, MGMT.5110 or permission of MBA coordinator.
Prerequisites:
POMS.6010 Operations Management, or Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or matriculated MS Engineering Management, or permission of program coordinator.
Prerequisites:
POMS.6120 Stat. for Predictive Analytics, or MIST.6060 Business Intelligence & Data Mining, or Permission of Program Coordinator.
Prerequisites:
POMS.6010 Operations Management, or Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or matriculated MS Engineering Management, or permission of program coordinator.
Prerequisites:
POMS.6010 Operations Management, or Matriculated MS Business Analytics, or Business Analytics Certificate, or matriculated MS Engineering Management, or permission of program coordinator.
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Fall 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
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Graduate |
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Online | $585 | $1,755 |
Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
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Additional Costs |
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Term Registration Fee | $30 |
Late Fee | $50 |
Graduate Engineering and Business Degrees and Certificate Applications | $75 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Prerequisite Undergraduate Courses
Introductory-level business course prerequisites are required in the following areas: statistics and management information systems.
Statistics
- ECON.2110 Statistics for Business and Economics I (3cr)
- MATH.2830 Introduction to Statistics (3cr)
- Equivalent
Management Information Systems
- MIST.2010 Business Information Systems (3cr)
- MIST.6010 Management Information Systems (3cr)
- Equivalent
Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Resume Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before formally applying to the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
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