University of Virginia’s: MS in Business Analytics

About the Program

The M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA) at the University of Virginia is a joint program delivered by the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce. Designed for working professionals, the program focuses on how organizations use data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to inform strategy and decision-making.

Through a project-driven curriculum, participants engage with applied AI, business analytics, and data-driven problem solving, examining how analytical insights are developed, interpreted, and translated into business action. Coursework integrates technical and strategic perspectives, with an emphasis on applying analytics within organizational contexts while continuing in their professional roles.

Application Deadlines

October 5, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | May 5, 2027* | *After May 5, 2027, applications will be considered on a space-available rolling basis through the final submission deadline of July 15, 2027.

Program Format and Schedule

The M.S. in Business Analytics is a part-time program for working professionals and delivered through a blended format that combines online learning with regularly scheduled in-person sessions. This structure allows participants to engage with coursework while applying concepts in real time within their organizations.

The curriculum is organized into a series of academic modules that integrate topics across analytics, data management, artificial intelligence, and business strategy. These modules progress from foundational analytical concepts to more advanced applications, including data-driven decision-making, machine learning, and the translation of insights into business action. Throughout the program, participants complete applied, project-based work focused on using data to address complex business challenges.

As part of the curriculum, participants also have the option to engage in a global learning experience that provides exposure to international business environments and the role of analytics in a global context.

In-person sessions are held on a recurring basis at UVA’s Darden DC Metro facility in Rosslyn, Virginia – home to the University’s graduate business programs for working professionals. These sessions support collaboration, discussion, and applied problem solving, bringing participants together to work through real-world scenarios and share perspectives across industries.

From the School

From The McIntire School of Commerce

Our Graduate Programs:

The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce offers a portfolio of graduate business programs designed for early-career students and working professionals. Across its offerings, the School integrates business fundamentals with analytics, technology, and global context through applied, interdisciplinary learning.

Full-time, residential programs for pre-experience candidates (Charlottesville, VA):
• M.S. in Commerce (MSC): A master’s in management program for liberal arts and STEM graduates, featuring a foundational core and track-based specialization
• M.S. in Accounting (MSA): A one-year program focused on financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, with coursework aligned with CPA preparation
• M.S. in Global Commerce (MSGC): A multi-location program delivered in collaboration with ESMT Berlin, focused on the application of business in international contexts

Hybrid programs for working professionals (Rosslyn, VA):
• M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA): A project-driven program delivered in partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, focused on data-driven decision-making and applied analytics
• M.S. in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT): A module-based program focused on the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership

About the School – 

The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce is ranked the #1 academic experience and #2 undergraduate business program in the U.S. (Poets and Quants, 2026). Its innovative, specialized business graduate degrees and hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses, taught by world-class faculty with real-world industry input, offer transformative educational experiences and provide immediate value to students.