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Fully Online Master's in Business Analytics (MSBA) Program
Now Accepting Applications
In today’s ever-changing, technology-driven world, organizations are swimming in data, and finding ways to analyze and use all the facts and figures is crucial to business success. Fairfield’s master's in business analytics program is designed for busy professionals who want to propel their organizations forward through sound strategic decisions based on a keen understanding of data and statistical methods. Students can choose either a fully online program or the traditional on-campus program. This degree is STEM Designated and provides students with the ability to compete for the growing employment demand of jobs in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
What sets Fairfield’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) apart?
- 99% employment rate within 90 days of graduation (class of 2020)
- Unique co-op programs with Synchrony Financial and The Hartford
- Annual Business Analytics Showcase featuring student and faculty research attended by top employers in multiple fields
- World-class advisory board of data and analytics business leaders
- Top-ranked alumni network
- Nationally ranked for excellence
- Flexible, affordable, convenient
- Proximity to Fortune 500 companies and New York City
- Access to Nvidia Deep Learning
- Specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Quantitative Finance, Marketing Analytics, and more
- Impressive student outcomes: Kevin Hickey MSBA’19 and Jie Tao, PhD, Win Best Paper Award at the 53rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
Looking for more? The Dolan School of Business offers an MBA/MSBA dual degree. Students enrolled in the MBA/MSBA benefit from earning two degrees in one streamlined program. This dual degree provides students with the well-rounded business curriculum of an MBA paired with the robust, technical curriculum of Business Analytics. Learn more.
Fairfield Dolan | MSBA
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Philip Maymin
Director, Graduate Business Analytics Program
Business Analytics
x3052
Office of Graduate Admission
P: (203) 254-4184
F: (203) 254-4199
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
Dolan Rankings
#14
Accounting
#18
Marketing
#20
Finance
#21
Business Analytics
– U.S. News & World Report
Graduate Business Analytics (MSBA) Students at a Glance
29
Average Age
3.54
Average GPA
25%
Female
75%
Male
Undergrad Majors: Accounting / Administrative Justice / Biology / Business Administration / Computer Science / Information Systems / Mechanical Engineering / Media, Arts & Communication / Finance / General Studies / Marketing / Physics / Sociology / Software Engineering
Working at: KPMG/ LLP / Henkel / dv01 / Sino-Cloud Changing Copyright Cultural Tourism Fund / Viking Capital
Post-graduation employers: Cannondate / Deloitte / Enterprise / EY / FACTSET / Indeed / KPMG / Lockheed Martin / OTIS / PwC / ThermoFisher Scientific / Vineyard Vines
Requirements & Curriculum
Required Courses
| Business Analytics |
| Python for Business Analytics |
| Databases for Business Analytics |
| Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics |
| Business Intelligence |
| Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics |
| Three (3) elective courses in Business Analytics, or a Specialization |
| Specializations: Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Planning and Analysis, Healthcare, Marketing Analytics, Quantitative Finance |
| Capstone: Business Analytics Applications |
A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the University’s course catalog.
Dolan Admission
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) or have completed the equivalent coursework prior to beginning the program.
Compare Dolan Programs
Fairfield Dolan offers a number of programs with a strong focus on analytics. The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Science in Marketing Analytics and Strategy (MAS), and the Dolan MBA share many characteristics but are each unique. We invite you to compare these three programs to determine what is best for you.
Graduate Fellowship
Fairfield Dolan offers merit-based graduate fellowships that provide substantial financial support towards the cost of tuition. In addition, students who qualify can apply for a competitive scholarship that covers much of the cost of attending. Admitted students are eligible to apply for a limited number of entrance scholarships. These one-time awards are applied to offset the cost of the first semester of study. As these are very competitive, it is best to apply early if you wish to be considered for this form of support.
Women in Scholars Program-for candidates interested in pursuing a Fairfield Dolan graduate degree program. This scholarship also includes a mentoring component with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
Synchrony Co-Op Program-for MSBA candidates interested in an immersive internship and capstone research potential with Synchrony Financial.
The Hartford Co-Op Program-for MSBA candidates interested in an immersive full-time internship and capstone research potential with The Hartford.
Please contact Leanne De Los Santos, assistant dean of graduate programs at ldelossantos@fairfield.edu for additional information.
Stag Spotlight
Anirban Chakraborty
MS in Business Analytics
Manager at PwC
Undergraduate Degree: BE, Electronics & Communication Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology
"The learning environment and judicious combination of in-class teaching and online sessions makes this program a great fit for full-time working individuals. The excellent faculty, academic rigor, and flexible program make Fairfield’s MSBA program stand out."
— Anirban Chakraborty
Juliana Hoffmann
Class of '18
MS in Business Analytics
Undergraduate Degree: BS, Marketing, Fairfield University
"Fairfield University creates an inclusive environment for all students to succeed and gives students a competitive edge when applying to jobs. I appreciate how the education challenges me and takes me out of my comfort zone."
— Juliana Hoffmann '18
Frank Intrieri
MS in Business Analytics
Vice President of Sales
Undergraduate Degree: BS, Business Administration, Southern Connecticut State University
"Be ready for a challenge and a life changing experience! The path to obtaining the MSBA is difficult for a full time working professional, but with the support from the faculty and staff, your dreams of a graduate degree can become a reality. The Dolan School has shown me how rewarding it can be to learn new skills and techniques."
— Frank Intrieri
Monica Willson
Class of '18
MS in Business Analytics
Credit Analyst at Perkin Elmer
Undergraduate Degree: BS, Accounting, Fairfield University
"Fairfield University is a great Jesuit Institution that really enables you to grow in a thriving, close knit community. I recommend the Dolan School for an advanced degree due to its great community, Jesuit values, wonderful professors, diverse student body, and endless opportunities for growth."
— Monica Willson '18
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Career & Professional Development
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Career & Professional Development
Today's graduate student must be prepared with skills to last a lifetime of job searches and career shifts. Dolan’s close partnerships with nationally recognized companies and successful alumni will open the door to top notch learning opportunities and lifelong connections. Whether students are looking to start their career, advance their career within their current organization, or pivot to another career, Dolan will provide graduate business analytics students with the necessary skills and resources needed to succeed.
Professional Co-Op Programs with The Hartford and Synchrony
Fairfield Dolan has partnered with both The Hartford and Synchrony, two Fortune 500 companies, for Co-Op programs for graduate students, particularly those interested in business analytics fields. These opportunities immerse Fairfield graduate students in a real-life work environment, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the employees of the companies on projects. The Programs offer flexible in-person and/or remote positions ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, 3 to 6 month engagements.
Benefits of these paid Co-Operative Opportunities
- Gain practical work experience in areas that complement student strengths, interests and coursework
- Actively learn and thrive as a responsible team member in the “real world”
- Establish contacts in the workplace for networking and potential employment opportunities
- Develop the marketable skills necessary for success in the workplace
Engaged Alumni Network
Alumni play a significant role in the mentoring and advocacy of current students by helping our students gain industry or company insight through informational interviews, mentorship, and more.
Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities
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Executive Series and Leadership Opportunities
Complementing Fairfield Dolan’s traditional pedagogical mission is a series of diverse and distinctive events designed to enrich graduate student coursework including the Dolan Lecture, Dean’s Executive Forums, Fairfield StartUp Showcase, and Professional Development Series Events.
Future-Ready Facility
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Future-Ready Facility
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Dolan Newsletter
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Dolan Report
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Dolan Report
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Advisory Board
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Advisory Board
Chris Calamera ’02
Head of Analytics/Data Science
Sumitomo Mitsui Bank
Hugh Davis ’95
Co-President
Dynata
Howard Liao MS’03
Director of Business Intelligence
Priceline
Sharada Muthusubramanian
SVP of Digital Insight & Analytics
Synchrony Financial
Lindsay (Hueber) Palsho
Director of Digital Marketing
Fidelity Investments
Rommie Samai MS’12
Manager of Advanced Analytics
Prudential Financial
Hema Shivram
Consultant
McKinsey
Lou Spadaro ’06
Director of Insights & Strategy
Starcom
Jared Stag ’04
Director of Digital Marketing
Pitney Bowes
Faculty & Administration
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Faculty & Administration
Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a local and global scale.
Frequently Asked Questions About the MSBA
No. The MSBA program is designed to accommodate a variety of students from different backgrounds. Pre-requisite coursework includes college math and statistics. Candidates lacking sufficient pre-requisites will take Applied Business Statistics and/or Python Fundamentals, increasing the degree requirement to 33-36 credits.
Full-time candidates can complete the program in as quickly as one year.
Part-time candidates can complete the program in as quickly as two years.
- Traditional: 14-week
- Accelerated: 7-week
- Intensive
- Summer: 7-week accelerated
Traditional courses are taught as lectures/seminars. Courses offered in other formats are designed to offer the same type of classroom experience as the traditional format. Some classes use online discussion, chats, blogs, electronic portfolios, and more as ways to enhance the course experience. Classes taught fully online deliver lectures through a variety of means, and use any or all of the above methods to ensure student participation, comprehension, and performance.
Tuition and fees for Fairfield's graduate programs.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the cohort is full.
The GMAT/GRE is only required for applicants with low undergraduate GPAs, no advanced degrees or certifications, and no experience. Please refer to our waiver policy.
Yes, please review the application requirements for international students. The MSBA program is STEM designated.
For information, please contact Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Leanne De Los Santos at ldelossantos@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4000 x3219.