Join the Leaders in Business Analytics

#2 Best Business Analytics Master's Programs

The coming era of business is built on data fluency. Leaders who can bring data to life are in high demand. Master the cutting-edge skills reshaping the industry—from AI and cloud power to impactful data visualization—with Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business.

Blaze your trail to success in as little as nine months with the Tepper School Full-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). This STEM-designated program designed for recent college graduates will help you deepen your analytical skills to lead in The Intelligent Future^SM.

Rigorous, immersive, and incredibly rewarding. The Tepper School’s full-time program in Pittsburgh, PA, is perfect for recent grads ready to dive deep into data.

• One start per year (Fall)
• On campus, in-person
• Nine months to completion
• No work experience required

Are you ready to ride the data wave and turn information into innovation? Carnegie Mellon Tepper School’s MSBA degree combines rigorous analytics training with real-world business applications. Dive into a program that’s more than just education—it’s a launchpad for your career.

A data analyst background opens doors to various exciting job titles with higher earning potential, including applied AI analyst, business intelligence analyst, data engineer, logistics analyst, management consultant, operations data analyst, risk strategy analyst, and senior data analyst.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a massive 34% increase in data science jobs by 2034.

Get noticed by Fortune 500 companies

Corporate capstone opportunities

Career support from the Tepper School Masters Career Center

The goal of Carnegie Mellon’s MSBA course selection is to give you an unmatched competitive advantage in the workplace. With this in mind, the curriculum offers students a:

• STEM-designated program
• Focus on a blend of cutting-edge analytical skills (machine learning, optimization), business knowledge (marketing, operations, finance), and communication skills.
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Capstone project to apply learnings to real-world problems

The outlook for business analytics careers is bright.
Check out the following stats on these desirable business roles.

Operations Research Analyst

Data Scientist

Statistician

8% growth

21% growth

34% growth

Management Analyst

Market Research Analyst

9% growth and
#2 for Best Business Jobs

7% growth and
#6 for Best Business Jobs

Take the next step toward achieving your career goals. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new field, or climb to an executive position, Carnegie Mellon Tepper School’s master’s in business analytics program will provide you with the skills, experience, and network to help you excel.

Apply at your earliest opportunity to join the class of data-powered business analysts at the Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business in the Fall 2026 semester. The application deadlines are as follows:

Round 1: October 14, 2025

Round 2: January 15, 2026

Round 3: March 4, 2026

Round 4: May 12, 2026

Explore program details and apply now to get started.

Sources

#2 Best Business Analytics Master's Programs, U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved April 8, 2026.

34% expected growth 2023-2034 for data scientists, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

21% expected growth 2023-2034 for Operations Research Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

Best Business Jobs, U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

8% expected growth 2023-2034 for Statistician, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

9% expected growth 2023-2034 for Management Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

7% expected growth 2023-2034 for Market Research Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved March 11, 2026.

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