For Employers - MS in Business Analytics | Naveen Jindal School of Management

Ava Raeisi returns to her seat in the Activity Center during her commencement ceremony. She earned a master’s degree in business analytics.

Learn how our students can engage with your business or nonprofit and how your company can get involved in the MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (BUAN) community. Our BUAN students are ready to provide analytics services to strengthen their skills and help businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex thrive.

Our Students Do Community Service

The Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program believes in giving back to the community. Our goal is to help nonprofit organizations with all their data needs. In providing analytics services we can help you maximize the impact your organization makes in the community.

Our MS in BUAN Community Partners

United Way
American Heart Association

Train Your Analytics Team

Is your company starting an analytics practice? Do you need your team trained in SAS, R, Python or other analytics tools? Our MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program can help. You provide the space, we provide the instruction.

Industry Advisory Board

Our MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program believes in building strong partnerships with the business industry. Our advisory board is comprised of leaders in their field who are very engaged with the program. We offer a forum to share best practices and solutions to your business needs. We value the input our industry partners make to the program. Your involvement ensures our graduates are career-ready and will add instant value to your organization.

Student Testimonials

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.

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.

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 .

Iekansh Sharma, MS’20

Business Analyst, Datto, Inc

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

Madhur Mehta, MS ‘23

I wholeheartedly recommend the MSBA program to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative education in business analytics. It has been an enriching and empowering experience that has set the stage for a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting field.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18

Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile

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

See all Master’s in Business Analytics & AI Flex Student Testimonials

Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Blogs & News

Discover how Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community. The authors of these articles also include accounting students, staff and friends.

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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.

Jindal School Alumnus Builds AI-Powered HR Framework to Predict Workforce Needs

A new platform and methodology that connects existing human resources information systems with artificial intelligence has been developed by a Naveen Jindal School of Management alumnus. It is poised to propel the field into the predictive analytics era — while creating opportunities for fellow Jindal School graduates to navigate today’s challenging job market. Sameer Ranjan […]

William (Bill) Hefley, (standing, at left) with students at an information technology symposium in February

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Promotional graphic for the Academic Summit for Business Analytics 2026 (ASBA 2026), featuring bold white and orange event text over a teal, futuristic digital background with charts and data icons, plus a robotic hand reaching toward a glowing holographic bar graph.

Academic Summit Focuses on the Analytics Skills Behind AI’s Promise

Artificial intelligence is all the rage. But underneath those headline-grabbing tech tools is something far less glamorous — and far more essential: business analytics, the decision-making workflow that turns AI from a flashy demo into a real business advantage. The Third Annual Academic Summit for Business Analytics 2026 (ASBA 2026), presented by the Naveen Jindal […]

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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 […]