McDonough School of Business

Full-time MSBA

Turn Data Into Decisions. Launch Your Career in Business Analytics.

Georgetown University’s Full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking to acquire technical skills, business strategy expertise, and leadership readiness in a fast-paced, immersive format.

Delivered on campus at the top-ranked McDonough School of Business, this 10-month, full-time program prepares you to analyze complex data and drive innovation across business sectors.

Top-Ranked. Career-Ready. Highly Collaborative.

#2Best Online MSBA Program in the U.S. Fortune
30%Average Salary Increase Class of 2024 Online MSBA
$123,250Average Base Salary Class of 2024 Online MSBA
70%Changed Jobs Within Six Months of GraduationClass of 2024 Online MSBA

Why Choose Georgetown’s Full-time MSBA?

The Georgetown McDonough Full-time MSBA: Immersive, In-Person Learning at a World-Class Institution

The Georgetown Full-time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) provides a comprehensive and immersive experience designed for future business leaders. In just 10 months, you’ll gain advanced technical expertise, strategic business insight, and access to an elite professional network—all in the heart of Washington, D.C.

Program Highlights:

*This option is not available to international students due to visa requirements.

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Full-time MSBA Curriculum Overview

Build the Skills to Lead with Data

Our Full-time MSBA curriculum is built around immersive courses that combine data analytics, business strategy, and leadership. You’ll graduate with the ability to:

Capstone Experience: Collaborate with real companies on a business analytics challenge involving local, national, or global sponsors.

Full-time MSBA Application Deadlines

*Recommended submission deadlines for non-U.S. citizens
RoundDeadlineDecision Date
Early Application*Rolling October 21, 2025Rolling
Round 1*November 20, 2025December 19, 2025
Round 2*January 20, 2026February 27, 2026
Round 3*March 20, 2026April 24, 2026
Round 4May 20, 2026June 12, 2026
Round 5June 15, 2026Rolling

Student Life in the Full-time MSBA

In the Full-time MSBA, your education extends far beyond coursework. You’ll join a close-knit cohort, build professional relationships in D.C., and take part in events that connect you with alumni, employers, and faculty mentors.

Career Development for Full-time MSBA Students

As a Full-time MSBA student at Georgetown, you’ll connect with the McDonough Career Services and a worldwide alumni community. From your first semester, you’ll have access to one-on-one coaching, industry connections, and a resource library designed to launch your career in analytics.

Full-time MSBA FAQs

The Georgetown Full-time MSBA is a 10-month, immersive program designed for students to complete coursework on a full-time schedule.

Graduates of Georgetown’s Full-time MSBA pursue roles in consulting, technology, finance, and government, equipped with advanced analytical and technical skills. See our MSBA Employment Report.

The Full-time MSBA emphasizes technical and analytical expertise, while an MBA provides broader management and leadership training.

In the Full-time MSBA, you’ll learn to work with a broad range of technologies that power data analytics in business. Coursework includes hands-on training with tools for programming, data management, visualization, big data, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.

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Rankings

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Curriculum

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Contact Our Full-time MSBA Team

msbaFT@georgetown.edu
(202) 687-6727

Contact Our Online MSBA Team

msbaOnline@georgetown.edu
(202) 729-9995

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