Santa Clara - Leavey School of Business

Fast-Track Your Analytics Expertise

Career advancement without the wait. Degree completion in just over a year. 

Santa Clara University’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program teaches the advanced analytics methodologies you need to upskill quickly and advance faster. Created by the world-renowned faculty of the Leavey School of Business—and expertly curated by an advisory board of industry leaders—our dynamic Online MSBA curriculum delivers essential principles, practices, and analytical tools tailored to an increasingly data-driven global business environment.

Master AI Governance and Ethical Data Strategies 

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Develop the technical expertise and strategic mindset to lead successfully in the era of big data and AI. Every course in the Online MSBA program instills the traits that leading companies seek in analytics professionals: proficiency with big data technologies combined with business acumen, ethical leadership, and problem-solving and communication skills. Through engaging discussions, real-world projects, and hands-on technical training, you'll develop the comprehensive skill set to lead data-driven transformation.

Online MSBA Program Snapshot

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Shape your degree around your goals. Choose from business-focused or technically oriented electives to build expertise that matches your ambitions.

Best Master's in Business Analytics Program2

  • Complete in just over 1 year
  • 42 units of credit
  • 17 courses
  • Three-day on-campus residency to start your program
  • Expedited admissions pathway available for alumni
  • Two opportunities to start per year (fall and spring)
  • Capstone (faculty-sponsored) or practicum (company-sponsored) learning component 
  • GMAT waiver is available
  • AACSB accredited1

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Education With Advantages

Results-Driven Curriculum

Online Flexibility

Take a deep dive into technical skills while developing the strategic thinking that sets Santa Clara University graduates apart.

The flexible online format lets you complete your degree in as few as 15 months, from any location, with fall or spring start dates to fit your schedule.

In-Demand Expertise

Immersive Experience

Get hands-on with today’s power tools: SQL, Python, R, machine learning, cloud computing, and data visualization. Practice solving real business challenges from day one.

In the on-campus residency, you'll connect with faculty and peers, setting the stage for collaborative learning and relationships that can influence your entire career.

Expand Your Opportunities

As a Santa Clara student, you gain access to invaluable networking opportunities and career support that set you apart in today’s competitive job market. Leavey School of Business graduates are making an impact at world-class companies in diverse industries, including:

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Sources

1. Retrieved on April 21, 2025, from aacsb.edu/accredited/s/santa-clara-university

2. Retrieved on April 21, 2025, from fortune.com/education/business/best-online-masters-in-business-analytics

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