Become a data-driven decision maker

Through our master’s in Business Analytics program, you’ll gain the necessary techniques to turn complex data into solutions that drive business decisions for a wide range of industries. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in growth industries and occupations including:

• Economics
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• Finance
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• Health care
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• Hospitality
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• Human Resources
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• Marketing
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• Supply Chain Management

All courses for this program are offered in the evening on the Loop Campus. The program can be completed in two years.

For international students: this program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

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Study business data in the heart of Chicago

The Business Analytics master’s program is designed to meet the industry-wide need for financial professionals with exceptional data analysis skills. Study in the center of Chicago’s financial district, steps away from firms like Aon, Boeing, JP Morgan Chase and United Airlines.

Application Deadlines

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	June 15
Winter	December 1	October 15
Spring	March 1	January 15
Summer	June 1	April 15

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application, essay, résumé and official transcripts.

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Required Courses

You’ll complete a total of 12 courses.

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No.34

DePaul was ranked among the world’s best MS in Business Analytics programs by Eduniversal (2019).

 

91%

of Kellstadt graduates were employed, continuing education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.

Learn from faculty who are experts in analytics

Don Patchell, instructor and director, MS in business analytics, has more than 30 years of experience utilizing research and data analysis to provide impact for major brands and organizations, including Hallmark Cards, Kraft Foods, McDonald’s, Sears and Coca-Cola. Patchell also served 11 years as a U.S. Army officer in troop leadership positions and in advanced analytics.

Alumni Network

Leverage DePaul’s wide-ranging network of alumni and business leaders. Join the network of nearly 70,000 DePaul business alumni.

Scholarships

Graduate school is an investment in your future. Kellstadt awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.

Business Analytics (MS) Admission Requirements

• Submit your online application and the $60 application fee.
• Submit an essay explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals.
• Submit a resume that summarizes your work experience and educational background.
• Submit your official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers.
• Letters of recommendation are optional for this program.

International student admission requirements: Click here.

Deadlines

Students may apply to enroll in any quarter. To ensure that you will be able to enroll in the quarter of your choice, we recommend that you apply by these dates:

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 15	August 15
Winter	December 1	October 1
Spring	March 1	February 1
Summer	June 1	April 1

Learn more about Graduate Admission.

If you need assistance to complete your application and/or have questions, contact the Kellstadt office at (312) 362-8810 or kgsb@depaul.edu.

Degree Requirements

The curriculum for the Master of Science in Business Analytics requires a minimum of 12 courses (48 credit hours), consisting of:

• Nine core courses (36 credit hours total)
• Three career path electives (12 credit hours total)

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
Core Courses
Foundational
GSB 420	BUSINESS ANALYTICS TOOLS	4
or GSB 519	BUSINESS ANALYTICS TOOLS (FORMERLY GSB420)
MGT 585	FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS	4
Analytics
ECO 520	BUSINESS ANALYTICS TOOLS II	4
MGT 506	DECISION MAKING FOR MANAGERS	4
MGT 586	DATA VISUALIZATION	4
MGT 588	DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS	4
Business
MGT 587	BUSINESS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS	4
MGT 598	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	4
Capstone
MGT 599	ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS STRATEGY & CAPSTONE	4
Career Path Electives
Students may choose any three elective electives from the courses listed below. However, they are encouraged to select meaningful course groupings that support career and academic objectives. The career paths below provide several groupings for your consideration. MGT 793 Management Internship may also be taken for one of the three elective courses. Please note some course prerequisites.
Computer Science
CSEC 440	INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY CNS 440)
CSC 401	INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
NET 411	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND NETWORK SYSTEMS (FORMERLY TDC 411)
Other CSC, DSC and TDC courses as appropriate, with permission of MSBA Director
Data Science
DSC 480	SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS
IS 452	BIG DATA & THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)
DSC 441	FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA SCIENCE
Economic Analysis
ECO 511	BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC FORECASTING
ECO 525	STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING AND GAME THEORY
ECO 541	HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYTICS
ECO 555	MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
Enterprise Risk Management
ACC 500	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
or ACC 502	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING
ACC 637	DATA MINING AND ANALYTICS
ACC 639	AUDIT ANALYTICS
FIN 555	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FIN 562	RISK MANAGEMENT
FIN 565	PRINCIPLES OF RISK AND INSURANCE
FIN 798	SPECIAL TOPICS (FINANCIAL ANALYTICS)
Geographic Information Systems
To be taken in order listed:
GEO 441	GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GEO 442	GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
GEO 446	GIS ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Healthcare
MGT 510	TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY & HEALTH INFORMATICS
MGT 559	HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT
MGT 566	HEALTH INSURANCE & BENEFITS
Hospitality
HSP 561	MANAGING REVENUE TO MAXIMIZE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
HSP 562	HOSPITALITY DISRUPTORS, CURRENT TRENDS, AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR LEADERS
HSP 563	HOSPITALITY RESEARCH ANALYSIS & FINANCIAL METRICS
Human Resources
MGT 523	RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
MGT 526	COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MGT 535	CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING
MGT 555	HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY AND SCIENCE
MGT 584	CONSULTING SKILLS
MGT 591	FUNDAMENTALS OF PEOPLE ANALYTICS
MGT 592	ADVANCED PEOPLE ANALYTICS
Marketing
MKT 525	MARKET RESEARCH
MKT 530	CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
MKT 534	ANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR MARKETERS
MKT 555	MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MKT 576	EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Supply Chain Management
MGT 501	STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MGT 502	OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
MGT 507	GLOBAL SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT
MGT 509	PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MGT 511	TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

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