For Employers – MS in Business Analytics

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

The MS in Business Analytics program at the Jindal School is a resource for the business community.

Learn how our students can engage with your business or nonprofit and how your company can get involved in the MS in Business Analytics (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 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.

Contact us to find out how we can help your organization.

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 program can help. You provide the space, we provide the instruction.

Contact us to tell us your training requirements.

Industry Advisory Board

Our MS in Business Analytics program believes in building strong partnerships with 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.

Contact us if you are interested in engaging with our program.

Student Testimonials

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.
Sumeet Kumar

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. 
Anil Bulusu

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. 
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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. 
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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. 

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.
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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.  

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.
Rahul Sethi

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. 

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.

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.
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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. 
Zeeshaan Ramani

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 . 
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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.  

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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Vaidik Natani, MS’18

Data Scientist Insights, Hallmark Cards

The MS BA course here at UT Dallas has a perfect curriculum for all the budding data scientist who wants to learn more about Statistics, Machine Learning… 

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

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. 
vibhore agarwal

Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18

Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile

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

Iekansh Sharma, MS’20

Business Analyst, Datto, Inc

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

Discover how Business Analytics 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Year of the Rooster

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.

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Meet Associate Professor Yining Wang

Dr. Yining Wang joins the Naveen Jindal School of Management as an associate professor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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