Master of Science in Business & Analytics (MSB&A)

You’ve spent the past few years pursuing your passions---whether it’s English literature, psychology or biology—and now it’s time to embark on your career.  You may be interested in a career in health industries, a government agency or the world of entertainment.  Whatever career path you may choose, an overview of business management and the ability to support your recommendations using analytics is a strong complement to the skills you’ve cultivated as part of your major.

Overview

The Master of Science in Business & Analytics (MSB&A) is an accelerated in-person program that provides graduates of non-business majors with the business analytics tools and techniques that are increasingly necessary to be effective in organizations of all kinds. MSB&A graduates will learn the vocabulary of big data within a 31-credit curriculum that covers core business management knowledge such as accounting, finance, operations, marketing, and more. This program not only provides the necessary business acumen to complement their undergraduate education, but it will provide career connections & opportunities via the Chase Career Center and the Isenberg alumni network. MSB&A cohorts will start May 2019 both in Amherst and at our new Newton location.*

Curriculum

View the full curriculum.

STEM OPT

The MSB&A has achieved classification as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. This designation, determined by the Department of Homeland Security, allows international students to extend their training (Optional Practical Training - OPT) in the United States by working in their field of study.  More information regarding the Extended STEM OPT process can be obtained through the university’s International Programs Office (IPO).  

Questions?

Contact grad@isenberg.umass.edu or 413.545.5608

*Please note, for the Fall 2019 cohort, only domestic students are eligible for instruction in Newton.