Wake Forest University’s School of Business: MS in Business Analytics

About the Program

Wake Forest’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a STEM and OPT certified program that teaches advanced methodologies to apply analytics to business challenges across a range of functions, including finance, marketing, operations and human resources. Students learn the language of business and how to work successfully in teams while effectively communicating the results of their analysis. Graduates become problem solvers who can take data from insight to impact and can add value to any organization from day one.

Program Format and Schedule

The MS in Business Analytics is a 37 credit hour degree program (three semesters, five modules). Students enroll in the summer semester beginning in July and graduate in May.

The MSBA program begins with a five-week session preparing students with the technical skills needed for success in the program and preparing them to explore career interests and options.

The fall semester begins in late August with two modules that focus on the important relationships between data, business analytics, and organizational performance.

The spring semester begins in early January with two final modules designed to enrich students’ ability to develop mathematical models for forecasting, optimization, and yielding actionable intelligence, which can be applied to data-driven approaches across a range of industries and functions.

Additionally, the Business Analytics Practicum spans three courses and provides a team-based experience using analytics within a real-world project for a corporate partner.