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Master of Science in Business Analytics

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Business Analytics at Columbia College is a flexible, career-focused program that helps you build technical, analytical, and strategic skills and turn data into meaningful business insight. You’ll learn to blend the rigor of data science with the context of business strategy so you can solve complex problems, influence decisions, and move confidently into data-driven leadership roles. Students graduate with versatile and in-demand technical and analytical skills that are highly transferable across industries.

What to Expect

Online or In-Person


24/7 flexibility to study when and where it’s convenient for you

12-18 Months


Full- and part-time options

8-Week Courses

Earn your degree at a pace that works for you with six sessions every year

Why Choose Columbia College for Your Master’s in Business Analytics?

  • Real-world use of industry standard tools: Train on Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau and graduate already comfortable with the tools and technologies you'll use on the job.
  • Immediate application: Practice the skills you learn by applying them to your current role in business, operations, or analytics.
  • Emphasis on data visualization: Learn not only how to analyze data but how to present and communicate it to decision-makers.

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What Students Are Saying

The support that I have received during my time on campus has allowed me to continue to pursue my education, graduate early and continue to make great strides toward my future. Columbia College has been the perfect place for me.

Fallon Lloyd

CC Alumni Association Scholars Recipient

Curriculum Overview

This program covers career-focused, transferable skills aligned with industry standards.

Core Courses
36 Credits
This curriculum integrates core graduate business knowledge with advanced analytics coursework. You’ll build technical fluency through programming in Python, database management, and managerial analytics before moving into advanced topics like big data fundamentals, spreadsheet modeling, and strategic decision analysis.

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Accreditation

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Columbia College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Admission Details

Upcoming Academic Sessions Classes Start
Early Spring Session January 12, 2026
Late Spring Session March 9, 2026
Early Summer Session May 4, 2026

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Tuition and Aid

At Columbia College, we believe a quality graduate degree should be within reach. Our tuition is competitively priced among private, nonprofit colleges, and there are no hidden fees, ever. With financial aid, military tuition assistance, employer reimbursement programs, and more, our financial aid advisors are ready to help you explore options and make your degree affordable.

Straightforward Pricing
Our grad programs cost $585 per credit hour. Tuition is transparent here — with zero hidden fees, ever.

Tuition Details

Generous Financial Aid
Scholarships, payment plans, loans, and more are available to all. We'll help you find the assistance you need to budget confidently.

Affordability at CC

Reduced Tuition for Partnership Organization Employees
We partner with hundreds of companies and organizations to offer 15% off tuition to employees and their families.

Participating Organizations

Why Students Love Learning Online at Columbia College

We’ve been leading the way in flexible learning options since 2000. Our students are all over the world living their real lives, holding down jobs, and caring for others while learning their way to something better.

Here’s what you can expect from an online degree at CC:

  • Flexible coursework designed to help you create your future on your terms
  • Interactive courses using modern, industry-standard tools for hands-on learning
  • Personalized support from experienced faculty through regular virtual check-ins
  • A connected global community of 100,000+ students and alumni

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Career Outcomes

With technical and analytical skills that are highly transferable, you’ll be prepared for a broad range of roles like Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, Financial or Marketing Analyst, Analytics Specialist or Manager, and more. This degree supports advancement into data-informed leadership roles across nearly every industry.

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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