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Online Master of Science in Business Analytics

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Gain the Specialized Skills to Build Smarter Decisions

When you choose the business analytics program at St. John’s Online, you’re joining a university that believes education should open doors and create opportunity. Here, you will learn to work with business intelligence and decision-support tools while studying with faculty who collaborate closely with industry partners, helping you connect advanced analytics skills with real business challenges. And because the program is fully online, you can continue building your expertise without stepping away from your professional or personal commitments.  

Time to Complete

24 months 

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission with priority deadlines of April 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring)

Credit Hours

30

Cost per Credit

$1,000

Program Details

The online M.S. in Business Analytics at St. John’s prepares you with the advanced technical and analytical skills organizations rely on to drive informed decision making. You will work with statistical modeling, data mining, machine learning, optimization and simulation modeling, and applied analytics in areas such as finance, marketing, and operations. This STEM designated analytics curriculum builds both your technical fluency and your understanding of how analytics supports strong decision making throughout an organization. Through flexible online coursework, guidance from expert faculty, and a capstone experience that connects your learning to real business challenges, you can graduate ready to use data as a strategic asset and make a meaningful impact in a wide range of industries. 

The curriculum emphasizes emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, with dedicated coursework that prepares you to apply AI techniques to business challenges. As the field evolves, the Business Analytics and Information Systems Department continues to integrate cutting-edge AI applications throughout the program, ensuring you graduate with the skills organizations need most.

Through flexible online coursework, guidance from expert faculty, and a capstone experience that connects your learning to real business challenges, you can graduate ready to use data as a strategic asset and make a meaningful impact in a wide range of industries. 

Curriculum

Advance Your Skills in Analytics

The business analytics program at St. John’s Online is designed as a journey from insight to impact, blending theory, technology, and application. You build econometrics and statistical programming skills while learning to frame business problems and apply quantitative methods for strategic decision-making across functions such as finance, marketing, and operations. As you progress, coursework in areas including predictive and prescriptive analytics, data mining, machine learning, and big data deepens your analytical perspective. The program culminates in a capstone experience that brings your learning into real-world context, preparing you to turn data into informed, strategic action. 

What You’ll Experience:

  • Core coursework that strengthens your grounding in business analytics and builds skill in areas such as forecasting, data mining, modeling, and computational tools
  • Specialized coursework in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (including BUA 600 and BUA 614) that prepares you to leverage AI for business decision-making 
  • Opportunities to explore advanced topics that match your goals, including machine learning, big data applications, database management, financial technology, marketing analytics, and more
  • Applied learning through case studies, projects, and a capstone experience that gives you the chance to solve real business challenges with the tools and techniques you have developed 

Admission & Aid

St. John’s Online works to make your M.S. in Business Analytics both affordable and accessible. The admissions process is designed to be clear and flexible, with a holistic review of your academic background and interests, plus an online portal that keeps every requirement in one place from application to decision. Students seeking federal aid assistance like federal student loans are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). St. John's University's Federal School Code is 002823. Visit studentaid.gov to review basic eligibility requirements, program details, and to complete the FAFSA. 

Admission Requirements

The M.S. in Business Analytics program seeks candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative aptitude, analytical thinking, and readiness for graduate-level study. Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review of your application materials, including your academic background, professional experience, and commitment to advancing your analytical skills. 

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Career Support

St. John's Online provides comprehensive career services to help you achieve your professional goals. Our career advisors work with business analytics students to refine your resume and professional profile, prepare for interviews in data-focused roles, connect with alumni working in analytics and data science fields, and access networking opportunities that align with your specialized interests in AI, finance, marketing, or operations analytics. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the online M.S. in Business Analytics?

The program can be completed in approximately 18 to 24 months depending on your course load. Students taking a full course load can complete the program in as few as 18 months.

How many credits are required for the business analytics program?

 The online M.S. in Business Analytics requires 30 credit hours.

What is the cost per credit for the program?

Tuition for the program is $1,000 per credit, not including university fees.

Is the program fully online?

Yes, all coursework for the M.S. in Business Analytics is delivered 100 percent online.

What analytical skills will I gain through the curriculum?

In this program, you will build competencies in statistical modeling, data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, optimization, simulation, and applied programming.

What types of careers does graduate study in business analytics prepare students for?

Graduates are prepared for data focused roles such as data analyst, business intelligence specialist, analytics consultant, financial analyst, and other positions that rely on quantitative decision making.

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