Online Master of Business Analytics FAQs

Most students complete the program in 20 months on a part-time schedule. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page .

This online program is designed for working professionals and adult learners, so flexibility is built into the structure. You can take up to six years to complete your degree. To explore the curriculum, view our courses page .

This flexible, online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered on a part-time basis. You will complete one seven-week course at a time to earn your MBAn degree. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page .

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time with one class every seven weeks. For more details on what you'll study, visit the curriculum page .

Tuition is $1,179 (resident), $1,198 (non-resident) per credit hour. You can review all tuition costs on the program tuition page .

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

Yes! New MBAn students may qualify for up to a $10,000 scholarship. See details on the Online MBAn tuition page .

Note that student veterans, active military members, Ohio University alumni and corporate partners are eligible to receive up to a 15% OHIO online incentive scholarship.  

You will be automatically considered for the higher value scholarship. 

Tuition for the online Master's in Business Analytics program is $35,370 for Ohio residents and $35,940 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs and fees on the program tuition page .

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

There is a $50 application fee for the online Master's in Business Analytics program. In addition, books and travel expenses to attend the Leadership Development Conference are not included in tuition costs. You can learn more about tuition costs and fees on the program tuition page .

Yes, Ohio University's College of Business is accredited by AACSB, one of approximately 6% of the business schools globally with AACSB accreditation. 

Ohio University is frequently recognized for both value and academic quality by publications like Bloomberg Business Week and U.S. News and World Report . For example, we were ranked No. 15 among Best Public Business Schools and No. 25 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs for Veterans (Excluding MBA). Programmatic rankings include No. 14 in Best Online Master's in Business Analytics Programs by Fortune and No. 16 in Best Master’s Degree in Data Science and Analytics by KDnuggets."

No entrance exams are required for admission. You can learn more about what you'll need to apply to the online MBAn program on the admissions page .

The first step is to start your application .

No previous work experience is required for admission to this program, so you can apply directly after graduating from an undergraduate program. For more information about requirements, visit our admissions page .

We offer multiple program intakes per year and are always accepting applications. Our admissions team can help you determine the right start date for you and your academic goals. Contact us to learn more.

You will need a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to apply. Find more admissions details on the program admissions page .

Requirements include:

• Completed online application    
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions.
• Two letters of recommendation 
• Personal statement
• Current resume
• $50 application fee ($55 for international students)

Contact our enrollment team with any questions you may have about applying.

We offer three program starts per year.

Start your application today.

This program consists of 30 credits. Learn more on the courses page .

You'll complete 11 courses to earn your MBAn degree. You can learn more about coursework on the curriculum page .

There are no concentrations, specializations or tracks associated with this program. We've designed a focused curriculum that can be completed in just 20 months.

This program is designed to offer maximum flexibility for working professionals and is available exclusively online. Contact us to learn more.

Yes, this program follows a cohort model. This allows you to learn with the same group of students throughout your program and make strong connections with peers and faculty as you complete your degree.

Coursework is delivered 100% online. However, students in the MBAn program are required to attend our on-campus Leadership Development Conference. This two-day learning opportunity allows students to network with their peers, program faculty and alumni in person while attending general business presentations and MBAn-specific breakout sessions.

Courses in this program are led by full-time instructors. While OHIO faculty is made up of both academic researchers and real-world business practitioners, all are passionate educators who are committed to helping our students succeed.

The first cohort for this program began in Spring 2019.

The Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP®) designation through INFORMS is a well-recognized credential that can give you a competitive edge in the job market. Through OHIO’s partnership with INFORMS, students will now earn the aCAP® designation in addition to the master of business analytics degree at no extra cost.

The online MBAn degree program is designed to prepare students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds for analytics-related careers in the business world. Possible roles include data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, market research analyst and management analyst.

In today's digitally-driven world, organizations of all types rely on data analytics to drive growth and innovation. The online MBAn program from Ohio University is designed to help students meet this demand by developing the advanced tools, techniques and analytical skills required to collect, analyze and gain insights from business data. Graduates of this program can pursue roles like data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, market research analyst and management analyst.

Yes, for more information on the benefits of our Graduate Career Acceleration Team, visit the online student career support page .