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Online M.S. in Business Analytics Careers

Boost Your Business Analytics Career with New Skills

Prepare for IIBA certification

Raise your salary potential

CSP Global’s online M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA) enhances your professional credibility for analytics careers across industries. Apply technical and problem-solving expertise immediately and stand out for your ideal position.

Your master’s degree in business analytics can elevate your salary potential and help you reach leadership roles in business, finance, data analytics, and IT.

  • Projections indicate an average of 963,500 openings for business and financial professionals each year in the U.S. from 2023 to 2033.1
  • During that same period, projections show an average of 356,700 openings for computer and IT jobs.2
  • The median wage for business and financial occupations was $79,050 in May 2023,1 and the median wage for computer and IT occupations was $104,420.2

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Careers and Salaries for Business Analytics Program Graduates

Business Intelligence Analyst $108,020 Median Annual Wage3

Computer Systems Analyst $103,800 Median Annual Wage4

Data Analyst $68,055 Average Annual Salary5

Market Research Analyst $74,680 Median Annual Wage6

Discover Your Business Analytics Career Options

CSP Global’s online M.S. in Business Analytics instills sought-after skills, including data storytelling, predictive analytics, data-based ethics, and data management. Your experience with leading-edge analytics tools and software like SQL, Python, R, and Tableau will set you apart for data-based business analytics careers. Demand for these valuable roles is growing fast.

  • There will be an average of 20,800 job openings for business intelligence analysts each year from 2023 to 2033, according to O*NET OnLine.3
  • PayScale reports that data analysts can earn higher pay with skills in SQL and Python.5
  • The average base salary for professionals with an M.S. in Business Analytics is $84,000 per year, according to Payscale.7

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

Our online business analytics courses explore the following competencies, which align with competencies from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Develop the ability to analyze complex datasets using statistical methods and advanced analytics tools to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that drive business decisions.
  • Advanced Analytics Techniques: Gain proficiency in advanced analytics techniques, including data mining, machine learning, predictive modeling, and big data analytics, to solve complex business problems.
  • Data Management and Governance: Understand and implement best practices in data management and governance to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Business Intelligence and Visualization: Design and create effective business intelligence solutions, including dashboards and reports, to communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making across an organization.
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Integrate analytical insights into business strategies and decision-making processes, enhancing organizational performance and competitive advantage.
  • Ethical and Responsible Analytics: Apply ethical principles and responsible practices in data analytics, ensuring privacy, security, and fair use of data.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Develop strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and convey analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Advanced analytics tools
  • Big data analytics
  • Dashboard design
  • Data-driven communication
  • Data management
  • Data mining
  • Data privacy and security
  • Decision-making
  • Predictive modeling
  • Problem-solving
  • Statistical methods

Support Beyond Your Graduation Date

In addition to the high-quality education you’ll receive at CSP Global, you’ll benefit from a wide range of support during your time as a student that will extend throughout your professional journey as an alumnus. That’s part of how 94.5% of CSP Global graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation.

Job & Internship Board

Handshake is CSP Global’s job and internship board and it offers more than 20,000 opportunities to students and alumni. You’ll have an online login to easily stay on top of ways to enhance your career.

Job Fairs

More than 600 students and alumni attended various job fairs throughout the year. Get in front of top employers that are eager to connect with CSP Global’s current and former students.

Personalized Career Development

Need help with resumes and cover letters, networking, social media, and job searching? From mock interviews to 1:1 phone appointments with a career advisor, you’ll receive the expert assistance you need to achieve your goals.

Even More Forms of Support

The Office of Career Development staff is dedicated to supporting students and alumni on their path to find meaningful work. Including expert services from the office to partnerships with faculty and more, you’ll have several ways to get help and boost your career.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Business and Financial Occupations.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/.
  3. O*NET OnLine. “Business Intelligence Analysts 15-2051.01.” October 8, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-2051.01.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Systems Analysts.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm.
  5. Payscale. “Average Data Analyst Salary.” October 22, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Data_Analyst/Salary.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Market Research Analysts.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm.
  7. Payscale. “Master of Science (MS), Business Data Analysis Degree.” August 8, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Master_of_Science_(MS)%2C_Business_Data_Analysis/Salary.