The future of the world is in data, with every person generating and consuming an enormous amount every day. While this holds true across all facets of life, it’s perhaps most applicable to the business world.
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Professionals who can understand and harness the power of data to solve business problems are in high demand across all sectors of the economy, in Georgia and across the U.S. For students who are numbers-minded but wish to apply their interests to a specific institutional mission, a master’s degree in business analytics can open doors to a rewarding and challenging career path.
The good news for students in Georgia is that the state is home to nearly two dozen colleges and universities with business schools that have earned the stamp of approval from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, better known as AACSB, which is the standard-bearer in business school accreditation.
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Some but not all of these institutions offer business analytics degrees at the graduate level, while those that do offer such programming approach the training slightly differently. That can make it difficult to pick from these programs, so we wanted to help Georgia students demystify the process of selecting a master’s degree in business analytics.
We compared all schools in Georgia that offer degrees in this field, narrowing our top picks to four that do the best job at balancing interesting curriculum, cost and flexibility.
Our Selection Criteria
- Reputation: How the university and program is thought of by its peers.
- Credibility: How well the program ranks in major degree rating publications.
- Flexibility: How flexible the program is in terms of online class times, time to complete degree, etc.
- Value: Comparison of the quality of education to cost.
Programs in This Section
#1. Georgia Tech
84 Fifth St. NW, Atlanta GA 30308
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Analytics Business Analytics Track
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Master of Science in Analytics Tracks in Analytical Tools and Computational Data Analytics (both online optional), Online Master of Computer Science
Program Description:
Georgia Tech’s top-rated Master of Science in Analytics offers students a business analytics track (among three possible tracks), and the degree can be earned entirely online or through a traditional on-campus setting. Plus, it’s the most affordable of the Georgia business analytics degrees we reviewed, making it all-around the best option for the widest range of students. The curriculum skews technical, which makes the degree ideal for students who are most interested in the statistical side of the business analytics equation.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required; TOEFL score required for international applicants
Tuition
- $10,836 (36 credits)
Online?
- Yes (optional)
#2. Georgia College
231 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Management Information Systems
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA, Online Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Program Description:
Georgia College, formally known as Georgia College & State University, offers a unique online Master of Management and Information Systems that will appeal to those who are interested in leading corporate IT teams or bridging gaps between departments. Though it’s online, the coursework is delivered through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, with required video sessions every other week.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required, can be waived with high undergraduate GPA in business major and/or significant work experience; TOEFL score required for international applicants
Tuition
- $16,290 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes (mix of synchronous and asynchronous)
#3. University of West Georgia
1601 Maple St., Carrollton, GA 30118
Business Analytics Degree:
- MBA Business Intelligence and Cyber Security Concentration
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA
Program Description:
The University of West Georgia’s MBA in Business Intelligence and Cyber Security can’t be earned online, but this affordable program (for in-state students) will take students just one year to complete, meaning they can be back to building their career after just a short break. Students also will select from four possible majors, one of which is Business Intelligence and Data Mining.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required, can be waived with one or more years of relevant work experience and high undergraduate GPA; TOEFL score required for international applicants
Tuition
- $12,345 in-state; $36,180 out-of-state (30 credits)
Online?
- No
#4. Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Supply Chain Management
Program Description:
Clayton State University’s online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is an affordable online option for students who have a clear focus on the growing field of supply chain management. If you wondered why you had a hard time buying toilet paper in 2020, a supply chain expert could help explain it, and this one-year degree can build that expertise. Relevant coursework includes Decision Making Under Uncertainty, and Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE not required; TOEFL score required for international applicants
Tuition
- $11,550 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes