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Master of Science in Business Analytics - Big Data Analytics (STEM)

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

USA,Massachusetts

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 36,145/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1852

Total Students: 15,989 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Business Analytics - Big Data Analytics (STEM)

Program Overview

UMass Boston's MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a 10 course, 30 credit degree program. To receive the MSBA, students must complete a minimum of 10 courses: Analytical Core, MSBA Electives, and the MSBA Capstone. One (1) prerequisite course must be satisfied or waived through prior relevant coursework, based on a review of transcripts.*

The MSBA program is designed to prepare students for utilizing analytical techniques, methods, and applications for data-driven practices in diverse organizations and enterprises of all sizes.

As businesses become more and more reliant on data-driven strategies, the needs and opportunities for graduates in Business Analytics have grown rapidly. Breakthroughs in data collection, storage, and analysis to uncover and capture business value have fueled this growth, and post-recession companies have recognized this potential and increasingly emphasize data-driven decision-making in their business strategies. The current annual rate of job growth in this area is approximately 11.8%, a rate that is only expected to accelerate in the future.

This program covers theories of powerful techniques and quantitative methods in Business Analytics and how they are applied in the real world. The program focuses on using current software tools to study effective techniques of problem formulation, developing solutions with mathematical and algorithmic techniques, and methods for implementing those solutions with technology.

The MSBA program offers students a choice of two specializations, Big Data Analytics and Supply Chain Analytics. Each includes a core of analytical courses, elective courses in that specialization, and a capstone course.

Big Data Analytics
The Big Data Analytics specialization focuses on data mining and analytical techniques, big data management, storage, and modeling. The objectives consist of enabling students to process big data in an effective and efficient way, discover knowledge patterns in big data, build predictive models, and use big data to answer business questions.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,145 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts Boston

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Shorelight Group - University of Massachusetts – Boston

Under-Graduate Scholarships available for Spring 2025 Intake.
The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until November 30th, 2024.

Year 1	Up to $6,000
Year 2	Up to $6,000
Year 3	Up to $6,000
Year 4	Up to $6,000
Total for 4 years	$24,000

Post-Graduate Scholarships:

Year 1	Up to $2,000
Year 2	Up to $2,000
Total for 2 Years	$4,000

Please note:

1.Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
2.The above waivers and scholarships are only available until November 30th 2024.
3.If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
4.We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
5.Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
6.Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.