When Chiara Dillon earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration, she decided to pursue an online master’s degree in business analysis (MSBA) from Purdue University. That’s because they’re well-versed in data analysis from a business perspective, giving them an edge “in the face of all this AI.” . To achieve her goals, Purdue University’s Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business offers a 14-24 month online MS Business Analytics (MSBA) and a 12 month residential MS Business Analytics and Information Management ( MSBAIM) gave her two options. Although she can complete her degree in about a year with either, she chose her MSBA for convenience and flexibility. It meshed well with her schedule as an athlete at Purdue.
Chiara Dillon
Daniels School of Business is a leader in the field when it comes to business analytics. In 2022, the MS Business Analytics and Information Management program received the prestigious INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Award. “The INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Award recognizes the unique and individualized educational approach of his BAIM degree in the field of business analysis and information management,” said Purdue University Trustees Alison and Nancy Schleicher. said Mohit Tawarmalani, head of academic affairs at the Krenicki Center. For business analytics and machine learning. “This award reaffirms that our efforts to reimagine business education with a focus on integrating business analytics with STEM disciplines are timely and highly recognized by leading academics and practitioners. That’s what I do.”
The Daniels School is ranked No. 6 in the U.S. for three consecutive years by QS and consistently ranks as one of the top programs in the world. MS Business Analysis and Information Management and online MS Business Analytics have opened the door to fulfilling, high-paying careers for graduates. Her 100% of Resident MS students in Business Analysis and Information Management are employed within six months of graduation. The average salary for a 2023 graduate is reported to be $109,539, with an average bonus of $8,344. Salaries for online MSBA graduates increased by nearly $28,000.
Graduates of the Daniels School of Business master’s program go on to find rewarding jobs that provide opportunities for growth. 59% Online MS Business Analysis Graduates move on to roles with higher levels of responsibility, 74% have introduced meaningful change in their organizations, and 89% report that their degree has improved their ability to solve business challenges outside of their work area. did. Purdue’s degree in Business Analytics gives students transferable skills, allows them to choose their desired industry sector, and provides daily variety in problem-solving challenges.
Purdue University’s business analytics programs (online MS Business Analytics and residential MS Business Analytics and Information Management) are both open to students from STEM and non-STEM backgrounds and include Python, Rstudio, Excel, SQL, and SAS. , Minitab, Gurobi. The rigorous curriculum provides students with a deep understanding of analytical approaches and business applications, unlike a data science degree.
For those seeking a STEM designation program, MSBAIM qualifies successful graduates for a STEM OPT extension. This is her 24-month temporary training related to her F-1 study program in an approved STEM field. (This is in addition to the initial period of regular post-completion OPT.)
“The great thing about the MSBAIM program is that no matter what your background, it can prepare you for the future you want,” says Michael Jonelis, MSBAIM ’22. “I have a business background, so I’m interested in courses in analytics and data science. Some of my classmates have good coding skills and are interested in learning economics, marketing, and operations. Either way, we will be prepared for the type of jobs we are looking for when we graduate.”
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A fairly new business field, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that business data analytics jobs will grow by 35% by 2032, adding approximately 60,000 new jobs. Business analysts can take on a wide range of roles, including marketing analyst, data business analyst (with a focus on analytical skills), business analyst consultant or manager, data scientist with a focus on computer science, and quantitative analyst/modeler. can do.
Experiential learning is the hallmark of The Daniels School’s MSBAIM and online MSBA programs, which offer thousands of certificate and degree programs around the world.
Both the MS BAIM and the online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) complete a management practicum where students transfer what they have learned in the classroom to a dissertation or project to consolidate and hone their knowledge and skills.
Anushila Satpati
“The MSBAIM graduate program is tailored to provide students with work-ready skills that are directly applicable to the workplace,” says Anushila Satpathi, MSBAIM ’23. “Having worked in a niche area of the financial analytics sector, I felt this program was ideal for developing analytical skills that can be utilized in a variety of industries.The strengths of the MSBAIM program are the faculty and well-designed The program integrates future industry practices with hands-on experience using a wide range of tools.
MSBAIM residential students can also participate in case competitions where they design and present solutions to real-world industry problems. The Daniels School hosts numerous events, including the Data4Good competition. Participants in this program can earn additional credentials such as Microsoft Azure certifications. Other standout her MSBAIM opportunities include the Future Edelman competition, open to selected her MSBAIM students, and the chance to complete the INFORMS aCAP certification, open to all students upon graduation. The Future Edelman Competition is a Daniels School exclusive competition that mimics the INFORMS Edelman Award and is open only to selected industry apprentices.
In addition, the Krenicki Center for Business Analytics and Machine Learning is a hub for companies and students to find answers to data-driven business challenges and hosts student-led consulting projects, conferences, and other competitions.
Students continue to apply what they learn outside of the classroom. Chandeepa “Chandi” Cooray, 2022 Online MSBA graduate, said, “The skill set and theoretical knowledge I learned from the Daniels School’s online MSBA program is amazing. I use that knowledge every minute of every day at work. Every programming language I use, or predictive or descent modeling, etc. is used at work. So now I’m learning and doing at the same time.”
Cooray earned her master’s degree online while maintaining a full-time career. Senior operations specialist For Subaru. He chose his 30-hour, 100% online program because of its flexibility. He could rely on the academic rigor because the classes were taught by the same expert faculty as his MSBAIM boarding school.
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For both Mr. Cooray and Mr. Dillon, the structure of the online MSBA and its support staff made success possible. “There are deadlines, but there is flexibility. Everything is recorded – that’s the best. You don’t miss anything,” says Cooray.
When Dillon felt he wanted to understand the material more deeply, he contacted a teaching assistant (TA). “Your TAs are amazing, especially in grad school. I worked with them in almost every class, and I emailed them and asked them, “Can you review this problem?” Or, if you say, “I don’t really understand,” they suggest, “Why don’t you read this lawsuit?” ”
Although new to Python, one of the common programming languages used in data analysis, both Dillon and Cooray have mastered the language. Dillon found it less scary than she expected, and Cooray, with the guidance of teacher Roy DeJois, built the tools she would use to do her job. “We created a tool to track all damage to parts. Previously, it was in Excel. It was inefficient,” Cooray muses.
If you thrive on this variety, crave the security of a growing field, and love a job where success is measured by tangible performance metrics, then the Master’s degree in Business Analytics and Information Management or the Master’s degree in Business Analytics It’s perfect. Apply now for Purdue University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Management (MSBAIM) and online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA).
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