Turn information into understanding. Business has never had more data. The challenge isn’t finding information. It’s knowing what it means. The Notre Dame Master of Science in Business Analytics develops the technical expertise and business judgment to transform complex data into decisions that organizations can act on.
Develop expertise in analytics, visualization, modeling, and decision making while learning to communicate insights that organizations can act on with confidence.
Whatever impact you aspire to make, the Notre Dame MSBA program offers the right concentration to help you achieve it. Specialize in Advanced Analytics, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Sports Analytics, or Marketing Analytics for in-demand, industry-specific learning experiences.
At Mendoza, experiential learning is pivotal to your business education. During the Grow Irish Immersion, you'll harness your analytical prowess in a multi-day data hackathon with a real client. Culminating in pitch-style presentations, this experience sharpens communication skills and your ability to convey insights to non-technical stakeholders.
The program culminates with a hands-on capstone project where you and your team will partner with a corporate sponsor on a real-world analytics project where you'll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to work.
“It’s not just about learning skills; it’s about becoming the kind of leader who uses them with integrity and impact.”
Arianna Sakoutis, MSBA '25
Careers
Notre Dame MSBA graduates build successful careers across consulting, finance, healthcare, marketing, technology, sports analytics, and other data-driven fields. They enter roles where they can put their analytics expertise to work immediately and build toward greater responsibility as their careers progress.
92%
Full-time Offers
Accepted by Graduation MSBA Class of 2025
Real-World Experience
Apply your analytics skills to real business challenges and gain experience you can bring directly into your career.
How one student-athlete found new purpose, problem-solving power, and the people who pushed him to grow.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition for the 2026-2027 MS in Business Analytics program is $69,630.
Scholarships are available to all qualified candidates, regardless of citizenship. These are determined by the Admissions Committee at the same time your application is being evaluated. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship section within the application.
Scholarship decisions will be provided at the time of admission.
Organizations need people who ask better questions before searching for better answers. Notre Dame welcomes students who combine analytical ability with intellectual curiosity — and equips them with the technical fluency, statistical reasoning, and business communication skills that turn that curiosity into a career.
“Starting in the summer meant I could get comfortable with the community, make friends early, and spread out my coursework so I could focus more deeply on each subject.”
Learn alongside classmates from different academic disciplines, who challenge assumptions, broaden your thinking, and strengthen your ability to solve complex business problems together.
84
Class Size
3.62
Average GPA
23
Average Age
29%
Women in the Cohort
25
States Represented
21%
International Students
FAQs
QIs business analytics a good career?
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Business analytics is one of today’s fastest-growing career fields, because organizations increasingly rely on data to make better decisions. Graduates work across industries — consulting, finance, healthcare, technology, consumer products and sports — helping leaders transform information into action. The Notre Dame MSBA prepares you with the technical, analytical, and communication skills employers value most.
QDo I need programming or extensive technical experience to apply to the Notre Dame MSBA?
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No. Prior experience with programming or analytics is not required. The Notre Dame MSBA is designed for recent graduates with strong quantitative ability and intellectual curiosity. The program is designed to develop the technical skills you’ll need, while also emphasizing business strategy, communication, and leadership. Admissions reviews each applicant holistically.
QWhat makes the Notre Dame MSBA different from other analytics master’s programs?
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The Notre Dame MSBA prepares you to turn data into better decisions. You’ll develop advanced analytical skills, sound judgment and the ability to communicate insights clearly, while joining a powerful Notre Dame alumni network that can open doors and provide connections throughout your career.
QWhy should I earn my MSBA at Notre Dame?
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Because organizations don’t need more data. They need better analysts. The Notre Dame MSBA combines rigorous technical training with close faculty mentorship, hands-on learning, career preparation and lifelong support of the Notre Dame alumni network. In just ten months, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and perspective to translate data into meaningful business impact.
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The best way to understand the Notre Dame MSBA is to experience it. Join us on campus or online to meet students, faculty and admissions staff, ask questions and discover more about what makes the program distinctive.
