Master of Science (Business Analytics)

at Columbia University

Core - 12 credits

• Python for Analytics Bootcamp (0-credit) 
• MSBA Quantitative Bootcamp (0-credit)
• Optimization Models and Methods
• Probability, Statistics and Simulation
• Data Analytics
• Marketing Analytics
• Professional Development Leadership (0-credit)

Spring (2nd Term) - 12 credits
 

• Business Analytics
• Analytics in Practice
• 1 Business School Elective from Decision, Risk and Operations (DROM)
• 1 Business School Elective from Marketing (MRKT)
   

Summer or Fall (3rd Term) - 12 credits
 

• + 1 Business School Elective (with course code: DROM or MRKT)
• + Remaining Electives

Academic Eligibility: 

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of engineering or science to get admission in this program.
• Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

• Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 

Required Document List
 

The following Documents are required to attend this program:
 

• Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
• Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
• Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
• Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
• Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $85,032 annually, to study in Columbia University.

After completing this program, students have the following career opportunities in:
 

• Data analysts and data scientists
• Business analysts in logistics
• Supply chain management
• Operations, or revenue management department
• Financial analysts in various functions (e.g. risk management) of investment banks
• credit-card companies