Business Intelligence & Analytics M.S.

Overview

Saint Joseph's University’s Master of Science in Business Intelligence & Analytics program prepares students to be leaders in their organizations who can leverage organizational knowledge and find success in their data. This focus prepares 21st-century professionals to drive organizational performance in all functional areas by using data to develop new opportunities, gain competitive advantage, identify effective strategies and improve decision-making.

STEM Designation, Accreditation and Rankings

Our Master of Science in Business Intelligence & Analytics is a STEM-designated program that sets you apart from your peers as you develop the skills most sought by senior leadership in this data-driven business environment. Designed for students who are interested in using data to advance their organization's strategic priorities, as well as their own careers, this program has the added value of:

Haub School of Business' AACSB accreditation
Top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report for best business analytics graduate programs

Our online graduate program has also been recognized in U.S. News' online education rankings as among the nation's best in 2021.

Hands-on Approach to Data

You will work with real data and case studies to develop analytical skills that are immediately applicable and relevant across diverse industries, creating value for yourself and your organization.

The Philadelphia Advantage

Studying at Saint Joseph's, you'll have the added benefit of being in Philadelphia, one of the major corporate centers in the US and headquarters for 14 of Fortune 500 companies. Start today and take classes on campus, online or both.

SAS endorsement

The SAS Institute has endorsed the Master of Science in Business Intelligence & Analytics program and presents those who complete the degree with a Business Intelligence Certificate, certified by SAS. This certificate gives graduates of the program a valuable competitive advantage in the professional arena, especially when proficiency in data mining and business intelligence are essential.

Complete your course of study on a full or part-time basis, with an on-campus or online program available and choose from four career enriching tracks:

Cyber Analytics Track
Data Analytics Track
Managerial Track
Data Science Track

Curriculum and Courses

At a Glance:

Length	Full-Time: 1- 1.5 years Part-time: 2 years (on average) All students have the flexibility of 6 years to complete their degrees.
Format	On Campus or Online
Credits	30 credits
Weekly Schedule	On campus: most classes are offered in 15-week sessions, with each class meeting one night per week. *Exception: the first two classes in the program are offered in 8-week on campus sessions, each class meeting two nights per week. Online: classes are normally offered in 8-week accelerated sessions, with most classes meeting “live” online one evening per week.
Profile of a Fellow Student	Full-time students in the MSBIA Program average 2 to 4 years of experience. Part-time students average 5 to 10 years of work experience International applicants average 2 to 5 years of work experience.
Tuition	$1,140 per credit (2021-2022)
Housing	SJU has on and off-campus housing options for adult and graduate students.
Veterans	SJU is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.
Career Development	The Career Development Center offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.
Graduate Assistantships	Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission and stipend. Positions are available, but highly competitive. Once you apply, please note that all offices manage their hiring individually.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. *note - discounts cannot be combined.

Data Analytics Stackable Certificate

The data analytics certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as a certificate as part of the MBA or Master's in Business Intelligence and Analytics. Whether you enroll in the data analytics certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Data Science Stackable Certificate

The data science certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of our stackable MBA or Master's of Business Intelligence and Analytics. Whether you enroll in the data science certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or M.S., you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Data Management Stackable Certificate

The data management certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the MBA or Master's of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Saint Joseph's. Whether you enroll in the data management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.