MS Business Analytics - Online+

Designed for working professionals, the Online+ option allows students to enroll part-time and complete the MS Business Analytics degree over a longer period of time than the in-person program. 

As with the campus-based MS Business Analytics program, the MS Business Analytics - Online+ program focuses on the exciting and fast growing field of “big data”.

Students learn about merging developments in marketing and customer analytics including operations research, business analytics, aspects of computer science and statistical methods during your degree. The curriculum offers a technical, quantitative, and statistically intensive program designed to train specialists in turning data into business decisions.

The MS Business Analytics - Online+ program focuses on preparation in three areas:

• Technical coding and data architecture skills.
• Functional, analytic problem-solving in a given business concept such as marketing, health, finance, risk and more.
• Soft-skill development: ability to communicate quantitative facts and conclusions with simplicity and empathy, facilitating decision-making. 

This program is designed primarily for working professionals, allowing them to balance full-time employment while progressing through the degree program on a part-time basis.

The program follows the same curriculum provided in the full-time, on-campus program. Many courses are only offered in specific semesters.

Most students will complete the program in two years, beginning the program in July of their first year, and completing studies in May of their second year. However, students who have special circumstances and/or constraints can petition to complete the program on either a 10 month or three-year completion timeline. (Note: The 10 month timeline is only possible for students who are not employed full-time.)

The curriculum sections of this portal and the program website will show the more typical two-year completion time frame. 

The MS Business Analytics - Online+ program is delivered through both lecture capture and the online+ delivery modalities.

The online+ modality utilizes short, compelling videos that students can watch and re-watch whenever they want. Students also engage directly with an instructor and other remote students during remote synchronous lab sessions, which are designed to complement the video content. This allows for direct engagement when problem-solving and when learning new skills from a particular course.

In the lecture capture modality, students watch the recorded lectures from the in-person classes that night or the next day.

Students in the MS Business Analytics - Online+ program will also engage directly with an instructor and other remote students during remote synchronous sessions, which are designed to complement the video content. This allows for direct engagement when problem-solving and learning new skills from a particular course. These sessions are set to deliver via Zoom at established dates and times after 5pm.

The Online Python Bootcamp will become available for enrolled students in early summer 2025 (most likely in mid-June, with exact date TBD) and must be completed by the start of courses. Classes begin July 8, 2025.

Orientation and Onboarding will be presented during individual and small group Zoom meetings, led by the Program Director of the MS Business Analytics Online+ program.

The MS Business Analytics - Online+ program consists of 33 credits.

Most students will complete the program over the course of two academic years (6 semesters, summers included). Students completing the program in two years will begin in July of the first year and complete the program in May of the second year.  Courses are 3 credit hours each.

For a complete semester-by-semester schedule of courses and when they are taken, check out our website.

Students may focus their studies by selecting a track. They may also choose to not select a track, by opting to take a mix of electives (across track classifications) instead.

Decision Science
     MBAX 6410 Process Analytics (Spring - Year 1)
     MSBC 5680 Optimization Modeling (Fall - Year 2)
     MBAX 6843 Supply Chain Analytics (Spring - Year 2)

Healthcare Analytics
     MSBX 5425 Healthcare Analytics (Spring - Year 1)
     NURS 6286 Foundation of Healthcare Infomatics (Fall - Year 2)
     NURS 6289 Information Systems Life Cycle (Spring - Year 2)

Marketing/Customer Analytics
     MBAX 6395 Special Topics in Marketing - Digital Advertising (Spring - Year 1)
     MBAX 6330 Market Intelligence (Fall - Year 2)
     MSBX 5310 Customer Analytics (Spring - Year 2)

Elective courses may vary from the list above. Course offerings each year are subject to change based on faculty availability.

Tuition costs for students enrolled in Online Professional Master's Degree programs like the MS Business Analytics - Online+ program vary depending on a student's residency status.

Per credit hour tuition cost for class entering Summer 2024 are posted below: Costs will vary for classes entering in future terms, based on the tuition and fees rate sheets in effect at the time. 

Colorado Residents:

• $1,127 per credit hour (Summer 2024 rate sheet)
• $1,160 per credit hour (Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 rate sheet)

• $1,578 per credit hour (Summer 2024 rate sheet)
• $1,625 per credit hour (Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 rate sheet)

MS Business Analytics - Online+ students are subject to the following fees:.

• New students are also subject to a one-time fee: $62 for domestic students and $145 (USD) for international students.
• $96.81 per semester student fees for Online Professional Masters programs. 

Prospective students considering the MS Business Analytics - Online+ program should review our website for more information about:

• Admissions criteria and application requirements.
• Application deadlines.

If you decide to apply, you will start by creating an account in our application portal

International students should also review our dedicated webpage for international applicants.

The MS Business Analytics program at the Leeds School of Business is dedicated to creating a collaborative community centered on a cohort experience.

Our high-performing students come from a variety of backgrounds. While the program does not require work experience, the Class of 2025 arrives with an average of 2 years work experience and an average undergraduate GPA of 3.29. The result is a rich learning environment of peers, faculty and connections to Boulder and the Front Range's business community.
 

Leeds values the leadership and management skills our veterans contribute to the school.

Our Master of Science programs offer collaboration, community, and support to build on the skills you’ve developed during your military service. We will help you build the business skills that will prepare you for a significant role in a civilian career. We also recognize that our military veterans are making a significant transition into a civilian career, and offer resources and support.

Office of Veterans Services

Also note: The application fee for active US military and US military veterans will be automatically waived at the time of submission.

If you have questions, we invite you to connect with us in one of the following ways:

• Sign up for a virtual event or appointment to speak with Kim Gutierrez, Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions, about Master of Science programs at Leeds.
   
• Send us an email at leedsgrad@colorado.edu.
   
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Additional Resources regarding the Leeds School of Business:
     Leeds School of Business Homepage
     Program website: MS Business Analytics - Online+
     View a pre-recorded information session for Master of Science programs
     Faculty Directory