Online MS-BA academics
Delivered by the highly ranked Department of Information Systems and NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management, the Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS‑BA) is delivered 100% online to align with your schedule. The curriculum is informed by industry partners to ensure its applicability in the real world, builds on your quantitative skills, and develops the analytics depth you need to make an immediate impact in your career.
Curriculum
The lock-step approach to the Online MS-BA curriculum ensures that you’ll learn concepts that weave together to create a stronger body of knowledge, and you’ll study and work on projects with teammates whenever it’s most convenient for you. The program offers multiple start options in August, January, and May for your convenience. Although you take your coursework online, you are always welcome to visit us on campus, and we hope that you and your classmates join us on campus for graduation.
When you start breaking down the curriculum, you have research faculty that have done tons of incredible work in this space. We also have a really large network of corporate partners, and we run our curriculum by these partners to make sure that we have the latest and greatest that the industry is looking for.
Geoff Pofahl, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems
Sample Online MS-BA courses
Combining the latest developments in industry with a strong foundation in research and cross-disciplinary application, the Online MS‑BA will deepen your quantitative and analytical skills, and you’ll discover how to derive value from data and modeling, lead data-driven analyses, and create a business advantage across markets and industries. Take a closer look at individual courses through ASU class search.
Deep learning applications have become an integral part of our lives over the last decade. Alexa, Amazon Go, Waymo, Apple Face ID, and Facebook's face recognition applications are all powered by deep learning networks. Applications based on deep learning models cover a wide spectrum of industries including retail, automotive, manufacturing, health care, banking, insurance, agriculture, security and surveillance. Hands-on look at the latest models, trends and challenges of deep learning applications in business.
Explains the skills and knowledge necessary for mastery of the use of quantitative modeling tools and techniques to support a variety of business decisions. Also explores deterministic optimization techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer programming; network models and a brief introduction to metaheuristics. Covers the use of these models for a variety of common business problems. Practical application of these models uses Excel and standalone software. Also studies how to ensure that these solutions work in a wide variety of situations (what-if analysis).
Provides a solid foundation and deeper understanding of the use of quantitative modeling tools and techniques to solve problems faced in modern supply chains. Uses Excel workbooks to implement the appropriate quantitative methods, including forecasting demand, capacity planning of a manufacturing line and the line cycle time as it pertains to parts inventory management.
Applied capstone project
A culminating capstone project designed for working professionals gives Online MS-BA students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge. You'll collaborate with real organizations to solve business challenges.
Together with your team, you'll analyze real-world datasets and share insights drawn from your work experiences. You'll present recommendations and innovative solutions to the organization's leadership team at the end. This experience strengthens your ability to translate complex data into clear insights, a crucial skill for analysts. Many corporate partners recruit master's students for internships and full-time roles based on capstone project performance.
A culminating experience that our students have in this program is their capstone projects. Every year, students collaborate with their employers to identify projects that help address business needs. That means our students will be working with real data and applying the new skills they've learned. They will also learn how to communicate data insights effectively with employers and non-technical team members.
Brett Duarte, Online MS-BA Faculty Co-Director and Clinical Associate Professor, NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management
Professional preparation
The W. P. Carey School of Business launched its first online program more than two decades ago. In the years since, thousands of students have chosen W. P. Carey to help them pursue a degree that can make a real difference in their lives, while maintaining the flexibility of earning their degree while they work. Our online programs are an ideal solution for military students stationed abroad, international students, busy working professionals across the United States, and Arizona residents who either need or simply prefer to study online.
The Online MS-BA is a perfect fit for students with two or more years of professional experience. The program builds on the knowledge you already have and builds toward a culminating applied project. Along the way, you’ll learn in a one-course-at-a-time model that allows you to focus on your studies while juggling work and personal responsibilities.
Faculty
Students in the Online MS-BA program benefit from the expertise of renowned faculty in both the NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management and the Department of Information Systems at the W. P. Carey School. Our faculty members are recognized for extensive thought leadership and research, offering unique insights into business analytics and the industry's future. We aim to lead innovative AI-enhanced online teaching and research in business analytics.