Business Analytics - Master [2 Years]
$23,677 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Business Analytics

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics at University of Illinois is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program combines foundational knowledge in data management and business intelligence, applied statistics, and data mining approach for analytics, with knowledge of business functional areas, analytics applications in specific contexts, and understanding of analytics and information management practice and strategy in organizations. 
  • It is targeted both at students with undergraduate degrees from business and other disciplines who seek specialized knowledge and training to work in increasingly data-rich business environments, as well as working professionals looking to develop business intelligence and analytics capability.
  • The student's faculty ratio of the program is 18:1.
  • The program MS in Business Analytics ranks at #66.
  • The program includes a capstone experience providing students with the opportunity to work with a client organization to analyze a business issue and develop analytics solutions.
  • More than 94 percent of recent graduates (2018-2019) had been employed within six months of graduation, with 52 percent completing an internship during their time in the program.
  • The average starting for these MSBA graduates was $87,300.
  • The Turn around time for the offer letter is 4 Weeks.
  • In the past two years, Total International Admissions were 7245 (In 2019 –  3845 and In 2020 –  3400).

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $18863 $18863
Compulsory Fees $4814 $4814
Total Fees $23677 $23677

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate studies. 

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a master degree from a recognized institution

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.