Join the Leaders in Business Analytics

#5 Full-Time MSBA Among U.S. Schools (#11 Worldwide)

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 36% increase in data science jobs by 2033.

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

#4 for Best Business Jobs

23% growth and
#6 for Best Business Jobs

#3 on Best Jobs in America list for 2022

Management Analyst

Market Research Analyst

11% growth and
#5 for Best Business Jobs

8% growth

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 2025 semester. The application deadlines are as follows:

Round 1: October 21, 2024

Round 2: January 13, 2025

Round 3: March 10, 2025

Round 4: May 12, 2025

Explore program details and apply now to get started.

Sources

#5 Full-Time MSBA Among U.S. Schools (#11 Worldwide), QS Business Master’s Rankings 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

36% expected growth 2023-2033 for data scientists, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

23% expected growth 2023-2033 for Operations Research Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

Best Business Jobs, U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

#3 on Best Jobs in America, Data Scientist, Glassdoor. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

11% expected growth 2023-2033 for Management Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

8% expected growth 2023-2033 for Market Research Analysts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved December 20, 2024.

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