Master of Science in Business Analytics


The future of decision-making in an AI-powered era

As data and artificial intelligence redefine the business landscape, KU's Master of Science in Business Analytics program equips students with cutting-edge skills to harness advanced analytics and AI technologies to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Students work on a group project is a business analytics course

Preparing analytics leaders for AI-driven businesses

Our business analytics program prepares students to master AI-enhanced data gathering, quantitative modeling, and decision-making and storytelling for real-world business challenges.

Building on foundational business courses, statistics, data management, and programming, the program integrates advanced coursework in machine learning, digital transformation, AI applications and ethical AI deployment. Students gain hands-on experience in designing, managing, and optimizing scalable AI-driven analytics initiatives, from data asset integration to deploying intelligent systems that drive organizational growth.

Graduates emerge as strategic data science leaders capable not only of interpreting and analyzing complex datasets but also engineering AI-powered solutions that shape innovation, streamline operations, and create competitive advantages across industries.

The KU Master of Science in Business Analytics is a STEM-certified program.


Graduates of KU's Master of Science in Business Analytics program are positioned to thrive in the fast-growing AI and data analytics market. According to a recent Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Corporate Recruiters Survey, 49 percent of Fortune 100 companies plan to hire analytics master’s students.

With base salaries averaging 44 percent higher than those with a bachelor’s degree alone, business analytics graduates are entering a job market eager to pay a premium for their skills.

STEM classification

The Master of Business Analytics Program qualifies as a STEM-designated program, allowing international students to extend their training in the U.S. up to 36 months after graduating.

The KU School of Business welcomes students from around the world. International Support Services (ISS) offers a wide range of services and programs to make your transition to Lawrence and the University of Kansas as smooth as possible.

Learn more about International Support Services.

Deadlines

  • Fall application deadline: July 1

  • International application deadline: May 1

Resources

Victor Zelocualtecatl, MS-BSAN graduate

"I’m in this field because it’s a great way to contribute with solutions to the problems we have right now."


Victor Zelocualtecatl
2022 MS-BSAN graduate

Get to know our students

Adawn Symonette

Master’s in business analytics student gets out of comfort zone for new educational experiences

When Bahama's native Adawn Symonette was considering where to get her master’s degree, she knew that she wanted to also complete it internationally. Her search eventually led her to a place that she had never experienced before: the University of Kansas.

Program snapshot

2
semesters to complete the program
31
total credit hours
$21K
overall program cost for residents
$38K
overall program cost for non-residents

Questions about admission?

Contact the M.S. office:
3155 Capitol Federal Hall
KU School of Business
1654 Naismith Drive
Lawrence , Kansas 66045