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Robert B. Willumstad School of Business alum Jared Mroz ’22 earned his master‘s in business analytics—while working in a leadership position at financial powerhouse Morgan Stanley. See how he managed this dual path.
Master key analytical and decision-making skills in just one year, and launch a lucrative career focused on big data with a MS in Business Analytics from Adelphi in New York.
Why Earn an MS in Business Analytics?
The field of business analytics is growing at a tremendous pace. With a master’s degree in this exciting field, you’ll be trained to optimize business results in companies around the globe focused on marketing, finance, supply chain, healthcare and more. Truly a business degree of the future, with a masters in business analytics you can be a data scientist, data analyst, machine learning analyst, business intelligence analyst, data analytics consultant, or operations analyst. This master’s degree in business analytics is a 30-credit program that can be completed in one year of full-time study, and it will also lay the foundation to pursue a PhD in analytics.
Why Earn an MS in Business Analytics at Adelphi University in New York?
- Stand out to future employers as a highly competitive data scientist with rigorous training in our STEM-designated degree program, earning your MSBA degree at your pace—full or part time.
- Benefit from an innovative teaching approach that integrates data from multiple sources and emphasizes close collaboration with faculty in classes of 15 students or less.
- Get hands-on experience with the newest data tools including R, Python and Tableau, learning how to apply machine learning, text analytics and artificial intelligence in any organization or industry.
Cost-Saving Opportunity
Our new Graduate Merit Scholarship offers yearly awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. These can be renewed every year, so you can save substantially on tuition while earning a career-boosting Adelphi grad degree. Our Ammon Business Challenge Scholarship offers an additional one time award of $7,500 to a limited number of qualified applicants in STEM Designated Programs.
Hands-On Learning: Masters in Business Analytics
Professors leading the program are enthusiastic, vastly knowledgeable about the topics, and inspire candidates to grow and further develop their skills and capabilities. From personal experience, I have been able to develop technical capabilities such as programming in Python with a knowledge of various libraries and methods.
Jaime Dasso ’18, MS ’20
MS in Business Analytics
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
85%*
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University offers an intellectually rigorous and unique educational experience
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
As an international student, this program extends your Optional Practical Training time to enhance your career prospects.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Our focus on real-world business situations will prepare you to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects for our corporate partners and present the final product to company contacts. Your learning experience culminates in a strategic capstone project, where you’ll collaborate with classmates on a real analytics project in your area of interest.
Students are encouraged to use Natural Language Process concepts learned in the classroom to create concrete innovative solutions to real problems.
Working on data analytics consulting projects with Corona Organizacion and FragranceNet.com applied class learning to practical situations to make real, meaningful impacts on businesses. These projects improved my hard and soft skills—the experience was priceless.
Anuar Mukhambetzhanov, MS ’23
MS in Business Analytics
Networking Opportunities
We regularly host industry leaders for networking events and classroom presentations, keeping you connected to a successful business community. You’ll also be able to tap into a powerful network of more than 18,000 Robert B. Willumstad School of Business alumni, many of whom work just over 20 miles away in New York City.
Who’s Hiring Adelphi Grads?
Thanks to our exceptional academic support and personalized approach, you will be well-prepared to take the next step in your career. Here are some of the roles our business analytics graduates have been hired for after completing their degree at Adelphi:
- Senior Analyst at CH Global Capital
- Analytics at Northwell Health
- Natural Language Programmer at Hahn Stats
- US Personal Banking Analytics Associate at Citi
- Partnership Analyst at NBC Universal
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics at Stanley Black & Decker
- Client Services Analyst at S&P Global
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Data Analyst at Southern Telecom Inc.
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Business Intelligence & Data Visualization Associate at Wavemaker
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Business Analyst at BDIPlus
Program Info
Courses & Requirements
Application Requirements
Applicants for the program should submit the following application requirements:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Video statement
- A letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source
- Résumé including internship and work experience related to the program
Additional Requirements
Graduate students officially registered in other divisions of the University may register for course work within the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business only if written permission from the appropriate dean, adviser or chair is presented at registration. It must indicate that the course work taken within the School of Business will count toward degree requirements in the corresponding program. Students registering on a continuing basis under this classification will be considered visiting students.
Graduate students officially registered in a business degree program at another accredited university may register for course work within the Willumstad School of Business if written permission from their appropriate dean, chair or program director is presented at registration.
Admissions
The rapport that is able to be built between students and professors sets this program apart from others. I was well prepared for my job interview because I got to practice some of the projects in class and gain some hands-on experience through discussions with the professors. Data is everywhere, and after completing my degree I feel confident about uncovering data-driven insights and sharing them with others.
Chensheng Wen, MS ’22
MS in Business Analytics
Awards & Recognition
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi is named a 2023-2024 College of Distinction with special recognition given to our business program’s high-impact approach to education.
Top Ranked in Business
Princeton Review
Princeton Review has recognized the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business as a “Best College-Northeast” in their 2023 rankings.
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Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
A Top Grad School
AACSB Accredited
Adelphi’s Willumstad School of Business has been continuously accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 2007. Fewer than 6 percent of the world’s 16,000 schools that confer business degrees have earned the AACSB-International accreditation.
High Standard in Business
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi University has been recognized as a Career Development College for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Career Development Excellence
Abound
Adelphi is recognized among Abound’s 2024 Best Online Colleges North for our high-quality faculty and our supportive student experience, including providing the guidance, resources and services that our online students need to succeed both academically and professionally.
Top Ranked for Online Study
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2024 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #12 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
One of the best
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi has been named a Best College in the National Universities for six consecutive years. This year, Adelphi rose an impressive 19 ranking points.
A Best College
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