Business Analytics, M.S.
Darla Moore School of Business
Data shapes every aspect of the business world. Professionals in all sectors need to know how to use data to improve and understand complex business, policy or economic questions and to make informed decisions.
Business analytics skills are in high demand in every organizational sector, including engineering, health care, science, sports, communication, finance, public relations, government, nonprofit, and supply chains and operations. In just one year, you'll have the skills to succeed in today's ever-changing business world.
Program Highlights
-
Flexible for You
Take advantage of your options: Most courses are on campus, but partial or complete virtual delivery and some remote options are available.
-
Boost Your Career
Prepare for success: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for management analysts was $85,260 in May 2019.
-
An Outstanding Faculty
Learn from a world-renowned faculty full of thought leaders who have a wealth of relevant industry experience.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
-
Data Simulation
Using mathematical or statistical models to replicate real-world scenarios and predict outcomes
Database Management
Organizing and maintaining data in a computer system, including storage, retrieval and security
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
-
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
International and Domestic Business
Building relationships and conducting transactions across borders
Planning and Strategy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective approach to achieve specific goals
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Management Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
Job Titles of Alumni
- Senior Consultant
- Applications Scientist
- Business Analyst
- Enterprise Data Risk Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Senior Product Manager
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $113,162
Workplace Settings
- Business
- Banking
- Marketing
Employers of Alumni
- US Army
- Bank of America
- University of South Carolina
- Wells Fargo
- Boeing
- Amazon
