Career Preparation - MS in Business Analytics | Naveen Jindal School of Management

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As an MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Flex student, you will dive deep into the most current and vital analytical technology so that you hit the ground running when you take your next career step. In addition, you will enjoy building relationships through the program’s peer mentoring program and year-round professional networking opportunities.

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Mentor Program – MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program applies a multipronged approach to help students benefit academically and professionally. The various streams are:

Peer Mentoring

A senior student is assigned as a mentor for incoming students. This helps incoming students get an informal perspective into student life, helping them navigate topics like curriculum, internships, student events, organizations, etc.

Faculty Mentor

One of our full-time faculty is assigned to the student to gain mentoring around topics related to coursework, career etc. Each faculty mentor brings years of experience to augment the school experience for our students.

Alumni

Our alums are our strongest ambassadors. They are the ones who help students with an all-around perspective of their journey as a student and beyond. As practitioners working for top firms in the industry, they also help students find future job opportunities in their organizations.

Executive

This unique mentoring experience sets us apart as students are paired for an entire semester with top executives, primarily CXOs from various parts of the industry. Their invaluable guidance prepares our students for a life beyond just securing a job.

Get Professional Connections

Our students have continued to lead and make an impact through involvement in various student organizations. Participation often opens the door to leadership opportunities, numerous professional networking events, connections with professional speakers and alumni, company visits and many competitions.

Our students have connected with professionals and alumni as mentors and guest speakers from various companies, including:

Accenture
Armeta
AT&T
Boeing
BlueCross BlueShield

Capital One
Citigroup
Essilor
E&Y
H2O.ai

IBM
Lennox International
Oracle
Tableau
Walmart

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Student Testimonials

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.

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.

Samhitha Bhat, MS ‘22

The UT Dallas Business Analytics program has been transformative for my career, elevating me to achieve my goals. Equipped with essential skills for Business Intelligence, I gained valuable leadership experience and a robust professional network. I’m grateful for the top-tier education and highly recommend this program to those aspiring for success in this field.

Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18

Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile

Business Analytics at UT Dallas is a perfect blend of Marketing, Operation Research, Statistics and Econometrics.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mounika Akumalla, MS’18

BSA Senior Consultant – Data Science, NTT Data

I joined the program for its strong & diverse curriculum but soon realized that the biggest strength of the program is the exposure and growth.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

Anil Bulusu, MS’20

Business Analyst, Dekra North America

The MS program in Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Dallas was designed to offer students the right mix of tools and technologies required.

Shirin Sehgal, MS ‘23

I had an enriching experience with the Business Analytics program at UTD. The program’s thoughtful design and impressive learning curve make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to prepare for the industry.

Iekansh Sharma, MS’20

Business Analyst, Datto, Inc

Pursuing MS in Business Analytics at UT Dallas has been a great rewarding experience.

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.

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Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Blogs & News

Discover how the Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence faculty research, publish, speak and engage in the business community. The authors of these articles also include Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence students, staff and friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 […]

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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 […]