Contact
Don Harter, Associate Dean for Online and Executive Education; 315 Whitman School of Management, 315-443-3502, dharter@syr.edu
Program Description
The MS in Business Analytics challenges students to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the applications of analytics to the fields of accounting, finance, marketing, and supply chain management through techniques in data collection, data visualization, statistical and pattern analysis, and data mining. The curriculum leverages an understanding of business applications from the Whitman School of Management combined with in depth technical offerings of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies.
Accreditation
The Whitman School has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1920.
Admission
Students are required to take the GMAT as part of the application process. Applicants will be considered for the program based on their GMAT score, previous academic experience, work experience, professional references, and personal statements.
Financial Support
Merit-based financial support is awarded based on a student’s admission application. These awards are highly competitive and are available to both U.S. and international full-time students. Students may apply for several loan programs to cover the cost of attendance. (Federal Direct Loan, ProgramFederal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loan Programs) Part-time students must be enrolled for at least six credits (half-time status) to be considered for loan programs.