The skills you will acquire as part of our MSBA program can be put to use in everything from small businesses and start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, so you will just need to determine your best fit. Additionally, research from the McKinsey Global Institute and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that talent for the field of data analytics is sorely needed, so you can be confident in knowing that the education you will receive through our data analytics courses will open numerous doors for your career.
M.S. in Business Analytics
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The emergence of advanced technologies for capturing, preparing and analyzing data provides unprecedented opportunities for those with business analytics expertise that spans all industries and organizations. Combine your business skills and analytical acumen to become a professional with a Master of Science degree in Business Analytics (MSBA). By earning a master’s in business analytics, you will increase your viability in a competitive market for sought-after analytics professionals.

Rouzbeh Razavi, Ph.D.
Director, MSBA Program
rrazavi@kent.edu
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Program Features
The MSBA Program is available both 100% online and in-person
THREE-FOCI STEM PROGRAM
The language of business today is dependent on information and data management. The Kent State University MSBA program provides you with a holistic knowledge of analytics that balances the technologies, analytical methods and business expertise you need to be able to glean useful information from data and make strategic business decisions.
With our STEM designation, international F-1 students qualify for OPT (Optional Practical Training), which helps them to acquire additional career experience while at Kent State.
OUR UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT
With a KSU MSBA, you will gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills you need to be a successful business analyst. The in-person and online curriculum includes integrative capstone analysis projects, as well as an internship option for more professional development through our on-site Career Services Office dedicated to business students.
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If you would like to know more about our MS in business analytics, or want to get a better sense of what goes into our data analytics courses, be sure to reach out to us today.
Core Competencies
Curriculum Structure
Admission
Admission occurs during fall semester only and is highly competitive. Applying early is highly recommended.
In addition to the online application form and fee, you must submit:
- Accredited college/university official transcripts
- GMAT/GRE score
- Résumé
- Three letters of recommendation
- Essay of goals and objectives
- TOEFL score (international applicants)
We look forward to seeing you in our master’s in business analytics program, so be sure your application materials fully meet the above requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have some previous exposure to information/computer systems, applied statistics/math, and business, through coursework and/or work experience.
Tuition and Financial Assistance
Ohio Residents | Non-Ohio Residents | |
Below 11 Credit Hours | $536 per credit hour | $999 per credit hour |
11-18 Credit Hours | $5,896 | $10,989 |
$600/semester MSBA Program fee.
More Tuition & Fees information available here.
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available. These awards are very competitive and are awarded on the basis of academic merit
Faculty
The MSBA program at Kent State University is taught by full-time faculty with analytical and industry experience.
ROUZBEH RAZAVI, PH.D.
Director, MSBA Program
MURALI SHANKER, PH.D.
ALAN BRANDYBERRY, D.B.A.
CJ WU, PH.D.
Contact Us
Rouzbeh Razavi, Ph.D.
Director, MSBA Program
rrazavi@kent.edu
330-672-2282