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Master of Science in Analytics Online

Program Length: 12-15 Months
Credit Hours: 33
Total Classes: 10
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At a Glance

MS in Analytics Online Overview

Our program is designed for professionals who want to apply data insights to make a real difference for their organizations. As a student in our online analytics degree program, you can learn how to use data to solve a variety of organizational and business challenges related to fiscal performance and operational effectiveness—and earn your degree in as few as 12 to 15 months.1

The Master of Science in Analytics will prepare you for success in roles such as financial analyst, business intelligence consultant, and supply chain manager.

As a student, you will attend live classes where you interact and collaborate via webcam with Kogod faculty members and classmates. You will complete weekly self-paced coursework that complements the assignments and discussion in the live classes and have full access to office hours. 

Learn more about the MS in Analytics online.

Program Objectives

Preparing students to solve a variety of modern organizational and business challenges using data.

 
  1. Study Functional Analytics

    Demonstrate an understanding of analytics, management information systems, applied managerial statistics, and database and big data analysis.

  2. Create Nutrition Programs

    Design nutrition education programs and advance nutrition knowledge for diverse audiences in various settings, including schools, communities, public health departments, government organizations, and corporations, using select models and theories.

  3. Gain Analytical Communication Skills

    Learn how to demonstrate professional competence in written communication by succinctly articulating problem statements and findings to answer questions.

  4. Apply Classroom Learnings

    Demonstrate the ability to formulate relevant business questions; search, identify and manipulate data; evaluate and select the most appropriate analytic models, methods, and tools to apply and analyze data.

A Top-Ranked Online MS

 

Ranked number 17

Best Online Business Programs for Veterans

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - 2022

Ranked number 35

Online Business Programs

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - 2022

Ranked number 11

Best Online Master's in Business Analytics Programs

FORTUNE EDUCATION - 2022

Ranked number 41

Master's in Business Analytics Program Worldwide

QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING - 2021

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Curriculum Description
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Student Experience

American University’s Kogod School of Business seeks candidates who strive to become global business leaders.

MS in Analytics Online candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to apply. GMAT and GRE scores are not required. The program has four start dates throughout the year: January, April, July, and October. Applications are accepted and admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

To complete your application, you must submit the following:

Review MS in analytics application requirements.

The master’s in analytics online curriculum will prepare you to make educated assessments by applying analytical techniques to real-world business practices. Unlike many data science–focused analytics master’s degree programs, our program’s applied business emphasis provides you with the opportunity to explore the business domain of your choice.

The 33-credit program can be completed on a full-time or part-time schedule, and includes core courses, elective courses, and hands-on practicum experiences. The course work builds a foundation in business practices, and you can customize your degree by choosing one of our predesigned focus areas or designing your own.

Details can be found on our Program Curriculum page. 

Enhancing Your Career Path

In the MS in analytics online program, you will learn to use the most up-to-date data analysis strategies to transform relevant information into tangible solutions. Graduates are prepared to work in roles such as:

  • Intelligence analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Marketing analyst
  • Business analytics consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Supply chain manager

As an online MS in Analytics student, you will learn from the same experienced Kogod faculty who teach on campus. Made up of entrepreneurs, educators, CEOs, executives, and board members of Fortune 500 companies, our faculty are dedicated to lending support and remaining accessible to all students.

Visit our Program Faculty page to learn more about our faculty.

Student Experience

The Kogod School of Business has always been committed to a collaborative, immersive, and personalized learning experience. This is no different with our online programs.

Created in 2015 specifically for the online space, our programs increase access to a Kogod education for working professionals located anywhere in the world and enable you to join a global community of diverse peers.

We Bring AU to You

Our digital campus was intentionally designed based on extensive research on what makes online learning successful. We combine advanced technology, hands-on experiences, and full access to the American University and Kogod communities. Here, you’re not an online student- you’re an AU student.

Learn more about the online student experience at AU.

As a student, you will

Attend Immersive Online Classes
You will engage in live seminar-style discussions, where you can enter breakout rooms for smaller discussions with classmates or one-on-one sessions with your professor.

Complete Interactive Coursework
You will work at your own pace to complete weekly assignments that supplement what you learn in your classes.

Gain Hands-On Knowledge
Through in-person experiences, you will apply your learnings to solve conflicts faced by real businesses.

Receive Dedicated Support
Our support staff, engaged faculty, and career services are available when you need help updating your résumé, networking, and more.

Network On LinkedIn Premium Career Access
You will apply the skills you develop in Kogod’s online master’s programs to connect with job posters, view salary insights, and more.

Class Profile

Our online students bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to the classroom. The Kogod School of Business is proud to encourage these viewpoints in an inclusive learning environment.

51 percent Male

49 percent Female

51 percent Minority Students

6 Years Average Work Experience

Where Will an AU MS in Analytics Take You?

Learn more about how our master of science in analytics online program can help you apply data insights to make a real difference in your organization.

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Military Education Benefits

American University is dedicated to supporting military service members, veterans, and their families.

As an online student of the MS in Analytics program, you can transform your military experience and leadership skills into new career possibilities as you earn your degree, regardless of where you live or are stationed.

We support a full range of military education benefits such as:

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill®
  • Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB)
  • Tuition Assistance (TA)
  • Yellow Ribbon Program

Additionally, if you’ve served in any branch of the U.S. military on active duty within the past three years, you’re eligible for an application fee waiver. We accept transfer credits from military coursework, have a dedicated Office of Veterans Services to help connect you to benefits, and maintain an active Veterans Services Support Network.

We welcome you to learn more about our military benefits and how to apply for them.

Disclaimer: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website: Education and Training Home (va.gov)

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Sources

1 Program time to completion depends on when you start the program.
2 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA), US News & World Report. Accessed March 7, 2022.
3 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA), US News & World Report. Accessed March 7, 2022.
4 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs in 2022, Fortune. Accessed March 7, 2022.
5 QS World University Rankings. Accessed June 2021.
6 This information includes: Hispanic/Latino, Black or African American, Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian or Alaska Native students, as well as two or more races, when one or more are from the preceding racial and ethnic categories. Data represents all students enrolled in the program from 2017–2021.