MS in Business Analytics and AI Degree Options
Employers need skilled workers who can translate big data into recommendations for profitable actions.
Which Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence format would you like to learn about?
No matter what you want from this program, the Jindal School has a plan. Here are the tools and the options to make it happen for you:
What kind of placement rates does our program have?
According to our senior exit surveys in 2023:
- 83% of all our graduates (domestic and international) found a job within 90 days of graduation
- The average compensation package was $93,000 USD
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex
This flexible program allows students to complete the MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at their own pace.
Students who choose the Flex format have the freedom to pick courses that enable them to pursue opportunities in specialized areas of business analytics and artificial intelligence. At the Jindal School, our students can select elective courses from the following tracks:
- Accounting Analytics
- Cybersecurity Analytics
- Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Decisions and Operations Analytics
- Enterprise Systems Analytics
- Financial Analytics
- Healthcare Analytics
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Media Analytics
- Product and Innovation Analytics
With the MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex program, students can complete the program at their own pace and tailor their degree in preparation for specific career goals. The core courses are designed to provide a foundation of tools and techniques to be used in the analytics domain, while electives allow for the business application of the core techniques in accounting, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, information technology, marketing, social media and operations.
Our program equips students with the technical tools and professional communication skills needed to practice business analytics and artificial intelligence. We encourage students looking for flexibility and freedom to apply to the MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex program.
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort
The MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort program engages students focused on data science or accounting analytics.
The Data Science Track in the cohort program is designed to prepare students for work as data scientists.
The Accounting Analytics Track in the cohort program is designed for students from various educational backgrounds, but primarily accounting. Students in the Accounting Analytics Cohort have the option of completing an additional degree – the MS in Accounting. A limited set of electives focused on the student’s selected track are offered in the cohort programs.
The Accounting Analytics Track is offered in a face-to-face cohort program on campus, while the Data Science Track may be completed in either a face-to-face cohort program on campus or in an online cohort program. Special tuition, fees and admissions requirements apply, and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees. Admission to the program occurs in the fall, spring and summer semesters.
These cohort options are uniquely positioned to address the skill demands of industry for these highly sought-after data science and analytical accounting jobs.
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort Online
This program delivers our highly ranked MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program in a 100% online format.
The data science emphasis in the cohort online program is designed to prepare students for jobs as data scientists. This format is ideal for working adults looking for a career pivot into the expanding business analytics and artificial intelligence job market or for those whose personal situations make coming to our campus challenging. Electives focused on data science and data engineering are offered in the cohort program. Our rigorous data science curriculum and world-class faculty prepare students to master essential skills to meet the growing needs of businesses.
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort OnlineDouble Degree Programs
Students at UT Dallas can prepare for their future careers by completing both a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and another graduate degree. Some popular choices include the highly ranked MBA program, the MS in Accounting and Analytics, the MS in Supply Chain Management or the MS in Healthcare Leadership and Management.
Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Career Options
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Engineer
- Business Intelligence Consultant
- Big Data Engineer
- Risk Analyst
- Fraud Analyst
- Pricing Analyst
- Strategic Business Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
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Speak with a Current Student Mentor
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence students are available to speak with you directly. These mentors can answer specific questions you have about the program and share their experiences with you.
Connect with a StudentBusiness Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Blogs and News
See what the MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence students, faculty and alumni are up to in the community:
New Jindal School Lab Harnesses the Power of AI
The new Artificial Intelligence & Analytics Laboratory in the Naveen Jindal School of Management represents more than just technology; it is a space where innovation can meet opportunity. Angela Faust So said Angela Faust, MBA’18, BS’10, senior vice president and COO of Credit Union of Texas, whose company provided the $100,000 gift to purchase 10 […]
Key Promotions Made in Strategic Move to Advance Jindal School Graduate Programs
Hasan Pirkul The recent retirement of Dr. Monica Powell, graduate dean of the Naveen Jindal School of Management since 2009 and the senior associate dean since 2015, created both challenges and opportunities for Dr. Hasan Pirkul, Caruth Chair and Jindal School dean, to maintain the high level of service that the school has always provided […]
Meet Associate Professor Yining Wang
Dr. Yining Wang joins the Naveen Jindal School of Management as an associate professor.
JSOM Business Simulation Training Tallies Another Victory
JSOM student and Spring Capsim Foundation Challenge winner Timothy Shiveley prevailed over hundreds of other contestants in 10 countries to run a simulated company and make it the leader in the online competition.
Latest App Technology Front and Center in New Business-Process-Automation Course
Students use artificial intelligence, machine learning and low-code app development to create business-process automation in a new JSOM business analytics course.
U.S. News Grad School Rankings Confirm JSOM’s Standing as a Top National Brand
The 2022 Best Graduate School rankings from U.S. News bolster the Jindal School’s national standing and make it the most highly ranked school in North Texas, with the Full-Time MBA program placing among the top 15 U.S. public universities.
Jindal School Places Among Elite Schools in Online Rankings
New U.S. News & World Report rankings show the Jindal School in the top 10 among online MBA and master’s in business programs. JSOM also scored highly in online specialty rankings for business analytics, finance, marketing and general management.
Local Service Club Serves Jindal School Students in Need
Ten Jindal School students will get scholarships next spring thanks to the largesse of the Dallas Indian Lions Club, which also donated enough groceries to feed 400 students. Because many members are JSOM alums, the club has strong ties to UT Dallas.
Welcome Back: Be Sure to Raise Your (Virtual) Hand
Welcome to fall semester, Jindal School students. You have many options to learn and many opportunities to shine. Whether in class in person or attending online, Senior Associate Dean Monica Powell encourages your participation.
The Difference Between Business Analytics and Data Science
Finding the differences between data science and data analytics might not be an isolated query just for professionals. Internet use has increased by 70% since this past spring — making the appropriate use of data essential.
The Importance of Electronic Health Records
Electronic medical records are digitized records of clinical services provided to a patient by a provider — a digitized copy of a patient’s medical charts. Electronic health records are interconnected databases.
Jindal School Graduate Students Win Grant to Help Flatten the COVID-19 Curve
A JSOM team of two business analytics students won $5,000 to develop their idea to help clamp down on COVID-19 on campus and elsewhere.
New Online STEM Graduate Program Trains Students for In-Demand Big Data Careers
Applications are now being accepted for a new completely online MS in Business Analytics program that starts this fall. The career outlook has been excellent for past program graduates, with 92% of them finding jobs within three months of graduation.
A Message from Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul
Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul reaches out to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters with an update on the state of the school as classes resume following spring break and during the coronavirus outbreak.
JSOM IT Symposium Showcases Top Talent and Collaborative Powers
Management Information Systems programs highlighted students’ skills and job readiness at a symposium where corporate guest were also introduced to other benefits that come from partnering with the Jindal School.
Jindal School Team Brings Home Fifth Healthcare Case Competition Victory
A team of graduate students scored the Jindal School’s fifth victory in the North Texas American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual case competition. The team offered several ways a hospital could help its surrounding community.
Jindal School Students Use Data in Push for Poverty Solutions in Dallas
Jindal School graduate students used data analytics skills to help a nonprofit project aimed at significantly reducing childhood poverty in Dallas.The students mapped public transportation accessibility for jobs, grocery stores and medical clinics.
Business Analytics Teams Bring Home Three Firsts
Jindal School MS in Business Analytics teams turned in strong showings in spring- semester collegiate competitions, scoring three wins in contests that involved them in online sales, helping disabled people and analyzing health inspection data.
STEM Symposium Introduces Middle School Girls to Emerging Technologies
The third annual G.I.R.L.S. Stem Symposium at the Jindal School gave middle school girls hands-on opportunities in data analytics, programming, supply chain quality control and logistics. The event introduced participants to information technology.
Jindal School Graduates Take Third in Global IT Challenge
Creating Electra, a utilities chatbot that can reduce costs and provide better service, earned two recent Jindal School graduates third place in the 2018 Atos IT Challenge, a global competition to improve customer service with AI and chatbots.
JSOM Team Finishes Second in Adobe Analytics Challenge
A trio of JSOM graduate marketing students finished second and earned $14k in the Adobe Analytics Challenge, a business case competition. “Their win highlights the quality of our digital courses,” MS in Marketing Program Director Alex Edsel said.
Faculty Spotlight: Kashif Saeed
Kashif Saeed shares his opinions on work-life balance, where big data is heading, and what JSOM students can do to stay ahead of the game.
Lunar New Year in Vietnam
It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Rooster — so as a gesture of appreciation to our JSOM students, staff and faculty who celebrate this holiday, let’s learn more about it.
Sunela Thomas
Director, Master’s in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex
Gaurav Shekhar
Interim Director, Master’s in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cohort and Online
Student Testimonials
Abhinav Tomer, MS’18
Data Engineer, Autodesk Inc.
Business Analytics program at UTD is perfect for someone who wants to go into the field of Analytics.
Ailing Hua, MS ‘23
Joining the MSBA flex program was a game-changer. Scholarships made learning accessible, and practical focus prepared me for a job. Looking back, it’s evident that education, especially with the right program and support, can truly transform your life.
Khushboo Bhatia, MS ‘21
The MSBA program at UTD has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the field of business analytics. The curriculum seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practical experience, allowing to develop both a solid theoretical foundation and the real-world skills necessary to excel in the industry.
Abhishek Mishra, MS’18
Senior Specialist Data Scientist, AT&T Services
I joined UT Dallas in Fall 2016 and at that time I already had a couple of years of experience in the data analytics.
Jaspreet Kaur Bhamra, MS’18
Data Scientist, Ericsson Inc.
The course is perfectly designed for anyone and everyone who have a passion to find insights and analyze data using latest technologies.
Saumya Srivastava, MS ‘23
The Business Analytics program at JSOM is one of the most sought-after programs which provides the flexibility to shape your career in the direction of your choice. It offers a blend of all analytical skills along with developing business acumen. I had a wonderful experience learning under the tutelage of some amazing faculty here and am grateful to have gathered amazing memories.
Rahul Sethi, MS’19
Product Manager, Information Services, Ericsson, Inc.
Prior to the program, I had disparate knowledge of different analytics techniques, methodologies and models.
Zeeshaan Ramani, MS’20
Strategy Analyst, Ally
As a Strategy Analyst at Ally, I am able to use the soft skills and hard skills acquired from this degree, along with the business and technical knowledge .
Vivek Patil, MS’18
Senior Analytics in Advisory, Ernst & Young (EY)
After joining UTD in Fall 2016, I have persistently seen changes in the program structure and courses offered, which made it more challenging.
Pankit Arora, MS’19
Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst, Mr. Cooper
The technical, analytical, and business skills I’ve gained from the program are used every day at my current role as a Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst.
Sonal Chaturvedi, MS ‘23
As a person without any background in programming, I found the MSBA program at UTD to be extraordinary as it transformed me into a Data Professional. The coursework here at UTD is designed to teach students the skills, tools, and platforms used in the real world. The professors are very experienced and helpful. The classes will prepare you for the real world.
Erick Castaneda, MS ‘21
With a background in Banking and no coding experience, the MSBA completely revolutionized my career in information systems. I am now able to utilize my expertise to channel real-world data and platforms that drive business strategic decisions for internal stakeholders and corporate leaders. Included in the program is the extraordinary opportunity to network in the fastest-growing tech hub in the U.S.
Rupali Saxena, MS ‘23
My experience at the Jindal School of Management pursuing an MS in Business Analytics was truly exceptional. The program’s comprehensive curriculum equipped me with cutting-edge analytical skills and a deep understanding of business dynamics.
Swati Singh, MS’18
Business Planning Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The program is ideal for those who want to progress in analytics domain while engaging with growing volume, variety and velocity of data.
Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18
Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile
Business Analytics at UT Dallas is a perfect blend of Marketing, Operation Research, Statistics and Econometrics.
Shravya Shanmukh, MS’18
Sr. Analyst-Data Engineering, Weber Shandwick
I took up Masters in Business Analytics to develop my technical skills and learn the art of telling stories leveraging data.
Sumeet Kumar, MS’20
Business Analyst, ASML
Business Analytics program at UTD is definitely one of the best in the nation. The program always strives to address the changing needs in the industry.
Vatsal Ajmera, MS’18
Data Scientist, Trinity Industries
The excellent course structure of the program with the highly-experienced faculty guided me to the professional world .
Sameer Ranjan, MS ‘20
The Jindal School of Management’s MSBA program has played a vital role in propelling my career to new heights. Its combination of business expertise and data intelligence has allowed me to enter the world of entrepreneurship and create highly impactful products that resonate with global audiences. Without this program, achieving this level of success would have been impossible.
Archit Kiran Satra, MS’18
Digital Analyst II – Digital Analytics & Insights ALSAC – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Business Analytics program taught me how to place emphasis on the practical application of analytics to real-world business problems and decision making.