Master of Science in Business Analytics

Carlos De Mello e Souza, PhD, Director

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program combines deep analytical content with an emphasis on the ability to communicate with business leaders and on understanding business problems. Our program is designed to emphasize technical skills along with the ability to use those skills effectively in a business context. Our graduates will be knowledgeable regarding business practices, language, and strategies so as to be able to understand problem situations well and communicate their findings to senior management. 

The Albers MSBA program has been designed around fundamental business analytic skill requirements with the opportunity to concentrate in one of the following areas: 

• Data Analytics (offered in collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering)
• Marketing
• Financial Economics 

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to graduate programs should contact the Albers School of Business and Economics at (206) 296-5700 or Seattle University Graduate Admissions at (206) 220-8010 for admission materials. Documents required for admission to the master of science in business analytics program includes the following:

• Completed Application for Graduate Admission and non-refundable $55 application fee (waived for Seattle University alumni)
• A 300 word essay on either one of these topics:
  • the job you would like to have after graduating;
  • a problem you would like to solve, or have already solved using analytical skills
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary education institutions attended in the last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor’s degree, including any transfer credits earned during this time, and any post-baccalaureate course work
• Official scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
• If English is not the applicant’s native language, official English proficiency scores meeting the University entrance requirements are necessary. (See policy 2008-01 in Admissions Policies for details.)