Business Analytics and Information Management (M.S.)
Leaders who understand data can manage change and meet business challenges with confidence. Every industry relies on business analytics and information management professionals to tame the complexities of technology and help make informed decisions on how best to apply data to improve productivity and drive innovation.
Whether you study online, in person or in a combination of formats, your analytics master’s degree will advance your technical and analytical skills, preparing you for the complex challenges of today’s increasingly technical and competitive global environment.
Flexible Format Options
- Full-Time
1 to 1 1/2 years; 3-4 courses per semester - Part-Time
2 years; 1-3 courses per semester - Hybrid
Mix and match in-person and online courses - Online
Fully online, asynchronous classes
30-Credit Customizable Curriculum
Our program can be customized to meet your career goals: you can choose to focus your study on business analytics, information management or a blend of the two. It’s designed to be convenient for both working professionals and full-time students.
Online Courses
MISY 604 – Database Design and Implementation
MISY 606 – Object-Oriented Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation
Core Courses (24 credits): Choose 8 from courses including:
Business Analytics Courses:
BUAD 620 – Fundamentals of Analytics
BUAD 621 – Decision Analytics and Visualization
BUAD 622 – Optimization and Spreadsheet Modeling
BUAD 631 – Operations Management and Management Science
MISY 607 – Data-Driven Causal Inference
MISY 635 – Visual Analytics
MISY 641 – Data Mining for Business Analytics
MISY 662 – Fundamentals of Business Analytics
MISY 675 – Dashboard Design and Storytelling
STAT 631 – Introduction to Python
STAT 674 – Applied Database Management
Information Management Courses:
BUAD 651 – Generative AI for Business Analytics
BUAD 670 – Managing People, Teams and Organizations
ECON 626 – Generative AI for Data Visualization
MISY 615 – Enterprise Architecture and Business Strategy
Experimental and seminar courses are also offered from time to time. Other courses may be chosen with the approval of the director.
In-Person Courses
ACCT 604 – Database Design and Implementation
MISY 606 – Object-Oriented Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation
Core Courses (24 credits): Choose 8 from courses including:
Business Analytics
ACCT 602 – Big Data Technologies
BUAD 620 – Fundamentals of Analytics
BUAD 621 – Decision Analytics and Visualization
BUAD 622 – Optimization and Spreadsheet Modeling
BUAD 625 – Business Analytics Capstone
BUAD 631 – Operations Management and Management Science
MISY 607 – Data-Driven Causal Inference
MISY 636 – Unstructured Data Analytics
MISY 641 – Data Mining for Business Analytics
MISY 662 – Fundamentals of Business Analytics
MISY 675 – Dashboard Design & Storytelling
MISY 680 – Introduction to Business Programming or STAT 631 – Introduction to Python
MISY 685 – Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Information Management
BUAD 651 – Generative AI for Business Analytics
BUAD 670 – Managing People, Teams and Organizations
ECON 626 – Generative AI for Data Visualization
MISY 603 – Cybersecurity Management
MISY 615 – Enterprise Architecture: Digitally Transforming Business
MISY 627 – Information Technology and Organizational Effectiveness
MISY 640 – Project Management and Costing
MISY 650 – Security and Control
MISY 655 – Ethics in Technology Management
MISY 670 – Introduction to Generative AI
Experimental and seminar courses are also offered from time to time. Other courses may be chosen with the approval of the director.
STEM OPT Program
This STEM-designated degree program provides international students 24 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) in addition to the original 12 months.
Industry-Proven Faculty
Lerner faculty who teach in the masters program bring a combination of academic and real-world experience to the classroom providing fresh insights on the role of business analytics and information management.
Careers
Ample and diverse career options await graduates of Lerner’s M.S. in business analytics and information management. Some top career fields for graduates include:
- IT Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- Business Analyst
CLASS OF 2022: 91% employed (or pursuing further education)
Our graduates have found jobs in a wide variety of companies, including:
- JP Morgan Chase
- Amazon
- ChristianaCare
- EY
- Bank of America
- Barclays
Visit UD’s Career Outcomes website for details on what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.
News
- Lerner International Student Stories: Mansi Gupta - Mansi Gupta, 25-years-old, is pursuing her master of science in business analytics & information management, and is expected to graduate in May, 2025. Gupta, originally from India, shared why she chose to continue her studies at Lerner, and all of the opportunities the program has provided for her so far.
- Graduate Student Stories: Naomi Nyarinda Okemwa - Naomi Nyarinda Okemwa is pursuing her master of science in business analytics and information management, and is expected to graduate in 2025. She shares why she chose to continue her studies at Lerner and her work in Generative AI.
- Lifelong Lerner: Charles Chifamba - A native of Harare, Zimbabwe, Charles Chifamba graduated from Lerner College with a master's degree in business analytics and information management.
- Lifelong Lerner: Terrence Chin-Young Jr. - A native of Denton, Texas, Terrence Chin-Young Jr. graduated from Lerner College with dual masters degrees in business administration and business analytics and information management.
- What Business Leaders Need to Know About Generative AI - Explore how generative AI is reshaping industries and learn how it can benefit your business. From its diverse applications to integration strategies and risk considerations, discover key insights for informed decision-making
Admissions Information
Learn more about M.S. in business analytics and information management admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.
STEM-Designated Program
This STEM-designated program provides international students 24 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) in addition to the original 12 months.
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