{"id":8723,"date":"2025-11-26T14:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=8723"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:43:07","slug":"master-of-science-in-business-analytics-master-of-business","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-business-analytics-master-of-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Business Analytics\/Master of Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Master of Science in Business Analytics\/Master of Business<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=mba\">MBA<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=msba\">MSBA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2193896118-3600x2400-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2193896118-3600x2400-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in business-casual clothes wearing a lanyard shakes hands with someone off-camera\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to lead in a data-driven world, Montclair\u2019s MBA\/MSBA dual degree program gives you the best of both worlds. You\u2019ll learn how to think like a business strategist and analyze like a data scientist \u2013 so you can make smarter, faster decisions that drive results.<\/p>\n<p>In this integrated dual degree, you\u2019ll build the foundation of Montclair\u2019s excellent MBA program while simultaneously mastering the tools and techniques of the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA). That means you\u2019ll be developing your leadership, management, and communication skills at the same time you\u2019re learning to work with data analytics tools like Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use data to guide key business decisions<\/li>\n<li>Understand statistical analysis, data visualization, machine learning, and AI<\/li>\n<li>Combine strategic thinking with analytical insight to solve real-world business problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Located just 12 miles from New York City, you\u2019ll be in the heart of one of the world\u2019s biggest business hubs \u2013 giving you direct access to internship and job opportunities across industries.<\/p>\n<p>The Dual MBA\/MSBA Program is a 54-55 credit cohort-based program and when you finish, you\u2019ll have both the leadership skills of an MBA and the analytical expertise of an MSBA \u2013 a combination that gives you a serious competitive edge in today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/business-admin-mba-business-analytics-ms\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=online\">Online<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=fsb\">Feliciano School of Business<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Choose Your Format<\/h2>\n<p>Find the path that fits your lifestyle and goals. Whether you want the flexibility of learning from anywhere or the energy of in-person collaboration, Montclair gives you options to earn your dual degree on your own terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Online &lpar;Part-time&rpar;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Earn your MBA\/MSBA entirely <strong>online<\/strong> through a flexible, part-time format designed for working professionals. You\u2019ll take classes from expert faculty, collaborate virtually with your peers, and apply what you learn to your career in real time. The program can be completed in less than 3 years or as little as <strong>nine semesters<\/strong>, allowing you to balance your studies with work and personal commitments. (Note: F1\/J1 visa\u2013seeking students are not eligible for this modality.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Hybrid &lpar;Full-time&rpar;<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Prefer a mix of in-person and online learning? The hybrid option offers the best of both worlds \u2013 on-campus classes for networking and collaboration, paired with online coursework for convenience. This full-time format lets you complete both degrees in less than 3 years or in just eight semesters, so you can fast-track your education while still maintaining flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Program Features &#038; Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cohort-based structure with a clearly defined course schedule<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to engage with industry leaders and executive speakers through workshops and campus events<\/li>\n<li>International and domestic trips offering exposure to top organizations in the business and analytics field <\/li>\n<li>Free tutoring support for beginning analytics courses<\/li>\n<li>Career guidance and access to job and internship opportunities via Handshake<\/li>\n<li>Experiential learning integrated directly into coursework<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_107919_MS-digital-marketing-analytics-cb1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/022625_107919_MS-digital-marketing-analytics-cb1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student in business attire working on a laptop\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>Newly Accepted students to this program are required to successfully complete an online Basic Statistics Foundation Module prior to beginning the program and registering for program courses. The Basic Statistics Module is an online self-paced module (which you can anticipate will take 25-30 hours to complete) that serves to renew and\/or update statistics knowledge in order to be prepared and successful in your program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: Rolling Admission (Fall Only). Applications must be completed two weeks prior to the first day of the semester, and you can expect to receive a decision within 14 business days.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong>: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essays\/Personal Statement<\/strong>: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions, using specific examples of relevant coursework and\/or experience:\n<ul>\n<li>What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?<\/li>\n<li>In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>: Two.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume<\/strong>: Required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Explore Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ms-business-analytics\/\" class=\"name\">Business Analytics<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MS &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/mba-master-of-business-administration\/\" class=\"name\">Master of Business Administration<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">MBA &bull; Master's<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? Find the right contact below.<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with our enrollment teams for personalized guidance on admission requirements, the application process, key dates, and your next steps toward enrollment.<br \/>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the Hybrid Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for on-campus and hybrid programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the Online Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for fully online programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:discover@enroll.montclair.edu\">discover@enroll.montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-658-4535\">973-658-4535<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">MBA and Grad Program<\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:gradbusiness@montclair.edu\">gradbusiness@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014星空无限传媒 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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