Master of Science in Business Analytics

California State University, Sacramento

The Master of Science in Business Analytics prepares students to connect data and models to substantive business problems so effective business decisions can be made. The program focuses on using quantitative approaches to help improve decision making and performance in business. To better understand business situations, students focus on collecting and analyzing data, drawing on computer technology, statistics, applied mathematics, and machine learning techniques. The program covers database concepts, data visualization tools and techniques, statistical modeling, machine learning, optimization, and their applications in business disciplines such as accounting, operations, finance, human resources, insurance, management, and marketing.