Business Analytics (M.S.)
The Gabelli School Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) will help you to see the big picture that your future employer is going to ask you to draw. The curriculum teaches you to pull valuable conclusions from a wide range of information types: big data, business performance data, web and text content, and more.
The Gabelli School MSBA provides skills in:
- Artificial intelligence and deep learning
- Business analytics
- Data engineering
- DevOps engineering for data science
- Programming for analytics and data science
- Statistical analytics for business
The MSBA has two schedule choices: a one-year full-time program or a part-time program spread over a longer time frame, such as two years—ideal for professionals who don't want to leave their jobs while they pursue the degree.
Learning Competencies
- Students will become proficient in understanding data, its preparation, and modeling for analytics use.
- Students will become proficient in coding and programming for analytics.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the models, methods, and tools of analytics.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the managerial issues surrounding analytics.
To learn more about the M.S. in Business Analytics, visit the Gabelli School of Business website.
CIP Code
30.7102 - Business Analytics.
You can use the CIP code to learn more about career paths associated with this field of study and, for international students, possible post-graduation visa extensions. Learn more about CIP codes and other information resources.
The 30-credit program consists of 10 courses (seven required and three electives), across three semesters. Students can earn the MSBA in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The schedule below outlines the full-time format; part-time students coordinate their coursework with guidance from the program director and academic adviser.
Through the selection of elective courses, the program allows students to specialize in one of four career-oriented tracks, according to their interests. They can choose from tracks in:
- Machine Learning and AI
- Advanced Analytics
- Analytics Consulting
- IT Ethics and Cybersecurity
For details on MSBA tracks, see the Tracks tab.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BYGB 7973 | Data Management and SQL | 3 |
| ISGB 7943 | Programming with Python | 3 |
| BYGB 7967 | Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
| BYGB 7977 | Natural Language Processing and Applications | 3 |
| BYGB 7975 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose five electives from the list below. 1 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Electives
Courses in this group have the BUAN attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIGB 6208 | Law and Ethics of AI | 3 |
| BYGB 7978 | Web Analytics | 3 |
| BYGB 7988 | Business Performance Analytics | 3 |
| BYGB 7990 | Cloud Computing for Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 6910 | Business Tech & Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 7811 | Internship Project | 1-3 |
| ISGB 7902 | System Analysis & Design | 3 |
| ISGB 7910 | Info Systems Strategy & Mgmt | 3 |
| ISGB 7922 | Healthcare IT | 3 |
| ISGB 7924 | Mobile E-Commerce and Apps | 3 |
| ISGB 7932 | Accounting Info System | 3 |
| ISGB 7933 | Audit Data Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 7934 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ISGB 7942 | Optimization Models in Bus | 3 |
| ISGB 7944 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 7955 | Project Management | 3 |
| ISGB 7980 | Advanced Data Analytics with Excel & Power BI | 3 |
| ISGB 7985 | Data Warehousing | 3 |
| ISGB 799D | Cybersecurity and Data Privacy | 3 |
| ISGB 799R | IT Audit and Information Assurance | 3 |
| ISGB 799V | R Statistical Programming | 3 |
| ISGB 799X | Fintech -An Introduction | 3 |
| ISGB 799Y | Blockchain Tech & App Dev | 3 |
| ISGB 799Z | Deep Learning | 3 |
| ISGB 79AA | Advanced Python with AI | 3 |
| ISGB 79AC | Cybersecurity Analytics for Business | 3 |
| ISGB 79AD | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| ISGB 79AE | Robotic Process Automation | 3 |
| ISGB 79AJ | Ethics of Data Analytics & AI | 3 |
| ISGB 79AK | Large Language Models and Generative AI | 3 |
| ISGB 79AL | Agentic AI with Copilot | 3 |
| ISGB 79AM | RAG and Context Engineering | 3 |
| OPGB 6627 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
Students seeking special permission to count a course without the BYGB or ISGB subject code as an elective must follow the below, three-step approval process.
Only 6000-level or above courses may be considered for electives to count towards the MSBA.
- The student should send a detailed petition to the MSBA Program Director explaining why they are considering a non-BYGB or ISGB subject code course as an elective.
- The student should request permission from the instructor of the relevant course to join the elective, who should then send an email to the student authorizing the student's enrollment in the course. The student should forward that email to the MSBA Program Director and MSBA Advising Dean.
- The MSBA Program Director and MSBA Advising Dean will discuss the request, giving it due consideration, and render a decision on whether the non-BYGB or ISGB subject code course may be accepted as an elective.
Note: all advanced ISGB courses with prerequisites must be met (please discuss with the Program Director/Advising Dean).
For students who are not interested in any of the below tracks, another option is to create an optimal mix of electives across the tracks, in consultation with the program director and area chair.
Machine Learning and AI Track
Courses in this group have the BUML attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISGB 7934 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| ISGB 799Z | Deep Learning | 3 |
| ISGB 79AA | Advanced Python with AI | 3 |
| ISGB 79AK | Large Language Models and Generative AI | 3 |
| ISGB 79AL | Agentic AI with Copilot | 3 |
| ISGB 79AM | RAG and Context Engineering | 3 |
Advanced Analytics Track
Courses in this group have the BUAA attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BYGB 7978 | Web Analytics | 3 |
| BYGB 7990 | Cloud Computing for Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 7944 | Sports Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 799V | R Statistical Programming | 3 |
| ISGB 79AC | Cybersecurity Analytics for Business | 3 |
Analytics Consulting Track
Courses in this group have the BUAC attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BYGB 7988 | Business Performance Analytics | 3 |
| ISGB 7910 | Info Systems Strategy & Mgmt | 3 |
| ISGB 7922 | Healthcare IT | 3 |
| ISGB 7955 | Project Management | 3 |
| ISGB 799Y | Blockchain Tech & App Dev | 3 |
IT Ethics and Cybersecurity Track
Courses in this group have the BUEC attribute.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIGB 6208 | Law and Ethics of AI | 3 |
| ISGB 799D | Cybersecurity and Data Privacy | 3 |
| ISGB 79AC | Cybersecurity Analytics for Business | 3 |
| ISGB 79AJ | Ethics of Data Analytics & AI | 3 |