Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
Discover how to create, share, and sustain value using data. Study under renowned faculty and build a solid foundation for business decision-making. Get your degree online from a world-class institution that opens doors for you across the globe.
Master the Data that Builds Business — with the Brand that Builds Your Career
The online Master in Business Analytics offered by Georgetown’s prestigious McDonough School of Business — ranked second by Fortune as the best online MSBA program — is a 16-month program that demonstrates how to drive value-based decisions by combining leading-edge analytics and critical-business skills.
In this premier program, you will discover a rigorous curriculum designed to immerse you in a rich, experiential learning environment. It includes weekly, synchronous sessions in which you join your cohort of classmates and Georgetown’s world-class faculty in a virtual classroom to address practical business challenges. Together you will discover how to structure problems, obtain and manage data, apply analytical tools and methods, and generate insights that enhance business value.
MSBA Courses
Throughout the online MSBA program, you will complete 18 courses that demonstrate how to analyze data and derive valuable insights across all business functions, and to lead change within organizations. You will explore case studies, use real-world databases, and learn how to use the latest analytics tools and technologies.
The program includes two required and intensive seven-day residencies where students earn credit, meet faculty and students in their cohort, and connect with program resources. It concludes with a capstone project that applies the concepts, methods, and tools learned in the program to a business analytics challenge with a local, national, or global sponsor.
Student Learning with Industry-Leading Data and Cloud Tools
The Georgetown MSBA program equips students with essential technical skills for business analytics, including programming in R and Python, database management with SQL, and concepts of big data, such as distributed computing.
Through a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the program provides hands-on, dynamic learning experiences with AWS for cloud computing and top data visualization platforms like Tableau and Power BI.
Courses are designed progressively to develop your skills in data handling and analytical modeling. You will have numerous opportunities to apply these skills in business contexts through projects, case studies, and a comprehensive capstone experience. By graduation, you will speak the language of data to effectively communicate with critical stakeholders and lead your organization. This provides your foundation to create, share, and sustain value for business and society.
Experience Premier Online Learning
Georgetown McDonough’s Master of Science in Business Analytics delivers a practical education from a world-class institution, giving you a strong competitive edge for your career. As part of a dynamic cohort, you will benefit from both individual learning and collaborative team projects, including course projects and a comprehensive capstone experience. This approach, along with small class sizes, allows you to leverage the diverse experiences of your classmates and professors and build meaningful relationships that extend well beyond graduation.
You will also connect to Georgetown’s vast global alumni network and have lifelong access to our incredible support system in career services that starts the moment you enroll. Early on, you can access our dedicated career services to start a career assessment, attend on-demand workshops, develop your resume, and learn about worldwide opportunities and successful strategies to advance your career.
Throughout your entire career, we remain dedicated to your success. You can contact us at any point to provide guidance on salary negotiations, career coaching, and to help connect you to the right people.
Cohort at a Glance
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Industries Represented
- Consulting
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Education
- Energy & Clean Tech
- Entertainment & Media
- Financial Services
- Government
- Healthcare
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Law
- Manufacturing
- Marketing & Sales
- Nonprofit
- Technology & New Media
- Transportation
Fields of Undergraduate Study
- Business/Commerce (42%)
- Social Sciences (18%)
- Economics (12%)
- Information Systems (9%)
- Engineering (8%)
- Humanities (7%)
- Math/Physical Sciences (4%)
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Student Experience
Ajay Banga To Graduates: Seize Luck, Chase Curiosity, and Lead with Decency
Ajaypal Banga, president of the World Bank Group, delivered the commencement address for graduate students in Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business Class of 2025.
May 16, 2025
Student Experience
Mabel Barba Davila (MSBA’25) reflects on the personal struggles that chartered her professional journey to Georgetown and beyond.
May 13, 2025
Student Experience
Andrew Singh (MSBA’25) on Creating an Academic Experience that Enriches Professional Goals
Andrew Singh (MSBA’25) reflects on how he has tailored his experiences in Georgetown’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program to complement his professional interests in the public sector.
May 5, 2025
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