Get involved on campus as an MS in Business Analytics Student at UT Dallas
Take the opportunity to participate in local and national competitions, where you can put your skills to the test, gain valuable experience and potentially win prizes and recognition. As an MS in Business Analytics (BUAN) student, you are part of a community of peers who participate in social and networking functions with industry professionals. See how you can develop as a person and as a professional by immersing yourself in BUAN student life!
Student Testimonials
Madhur Mehta, MS ‘23
I wholeheartedly recommend the MSBA program to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative education in business analytics. It has been an enriching and empowering experience that has set the stage for a successful and fulfilling career in this exciting field.
Swati Singh, MS’18
Business Planning Manager, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The program is ideal for those who want to progress in analytics domain while engaging with growing volume, variety and velocity of data.
Iekansh Sharma, MS’20
Business Analyst, Datto, Inc
Pursuing MS in Business Analytics at UT Dallas has been a great rewarding experience.
Abhinav Tomer, MS’18
Data Engineer, Autodesk Inc.
Business Analytics program at UTD is perfect for someone who wants to go into the field of Analytics.
Pankit Arora, MS’19
Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst, Mr. Cooper
The technical, analytical, and business skills I’ve gained from the program are used every day at my current role as a Sr. Risk Modeling Analyst.
Anil Bulusu, MS’20
Business Analyst, Dekra North America
The MS program in Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Dallas was designed to offer students the right mix of tools and technologies required.
Shravya Shanmukh, MS’18
Sr. Analyst-Data Engineering, Weber Shandwick
I took up Masters in Business Analytics to develop my technical skills and learn the art of telling stories leveraging data.
Jaspreet Kaur Bhamra, MS’18
Data Scientist, Ericsson Inc.
The course is perfectly designed for anyone and everyone who have a passion to find insights and analyze data using latest technologies.
Saumya Srivastava, MS ‘23
The Business Analytics program at JSOM is one of the most sought-after programs which provides the flexibility to shape your career in the direction of your choice. It offers a blend of all analytical skills along with developing business acumen. I had a wonderful experience learning under the tutelage of some amazing faculty here and am grateful to have gathered amazing memories.
Vivek Patil, MS’18
Senior Analytics in Advisory, Ernst & Young (EY)
After joining UTD in Fall 2016, I have persistently seen changes in the program structure and courses offered, which made it more challenging.
Samhitha Bhat, MS ‘22
The UT Dallas Business Analytics program has been transformative for my career, elevating me to achieve my goals. Equipped with essential skills for Business Intelligence, I gained valuable leadership experience and a robust professional network. I’m grateful for the top-tier education and highly recommend this program to those aspiring for success in this field.
Ailing Hua, MS ‘23
Joining the MSBA flex program was a game-changer. Scholarships made learning accessible, and practical focus prepared me for a job. Looking back, it’s evident that education, especially with the right program and support, can truly transform your life.
Abhishek Mishra, MS’18
Senior Specialist Data Scientist, AT&T Services
I joined UT Dallas in Fall 2016 and at that time I already had a couple of years of experience in the data analytics.
Archit Kiran Satra, MS’18
Digital Analyst II – Digital Analytics & Insights ALSAC – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Business Analytics program taught me how to place emphasis on the practical application of analytics to real-world business problems and decision making.
Vibhore Agarwal, MS’18
Coverage Analyst, T-Mobile
Business Analytics at UT Dallas is a perfect blend of Marketing, Operation Research, Statistics and Econometrics.
Amritha Rekha, MS ‘20
The Business Analytics program at UTD is an amalgamation of all rightful skills and technologies required for the Analytical domain. You could always customize the course list to pave your future to any analytical roles like analytics consultant, risk analyst, etc.
Vaidik Natani, MS’18
Data Scientist Insights, Hallmark Cards
The MS BA course here at UT Dallas has a perfect curriculum for all the budding data scientist who wants to learn more about Statistics, Machine Learning…
Sameer Ranjan, MS ‘20
The Jindal School of Management’s MSBA program has played a vital role in propelling my career to new heights. Its combination of business expertise and data intelligence has allowed me to enter the world of entrepreneurship and create highly impactful products that resonate with global audiences. Without this program, achieving this level of success would have been impossible.
Erick Castaneda, MS ‘21
With a background in Banking and no coding experience, the MSBA completely revolutionized my career in information systems. I am now able to utilize my expertise to channel real-world data and platforms that drive business strategic decisions for internal stakeholders and corporate leaders. Included in the program is the extraordinary opportunity to network in the fastest-growing tech hub in the U.S.
Sonal Chaturvedi, MS ‘23
As a person without any background in programming, I found the MSBA program at UTD to be extraordinary as it transformed me into a Data Professional. The coursework here at UTD is designed to teach students the skills, tools, and platforms used in the real world. The professors are very experienced and helpful. The classes will prepare you for the real world.
Business Analytics Blogs and News
See what the MS in Business Analytics students, faculty and alumni are up to in the community:
Meet Associate Professor Yining Wang
Dr. Yining Wang joins the Naveen Jindal School of Management as an associate professor.
JSOM Business Simulation Training Tallies Another Victory
JSOM student and Spring Capsim Foundation Challenge winner Timothy Shiveley prevailed over hundreds of other contestants in 10 countries to run a simulated company and make it the leader in the online competition.
Latest App Technology Front and Center in New Business-Process-Automation Course
Students use artificial intelligence, machine learning and low-code app development to create business-process automation in a new JSOM business analytics course.
U.S. News Grad School Rankings Confirm JSOM’s Standing as a Top National Brand
The 2022 Best Graduate School rankings from U.S. News bolster the Jindal School’s national standing and make it the most highly ranked school in North Texas, with the Full-Time MBA program placing among the top 15 U.S. public universities.
Jindal School Places Among Elite Schools in Online Rankings
New U.S. News & World Report rankings show the Jindal School in the top 10 among online MBA and master’s in business programs. JSOM also scored highly in online specialty rankings for business analytics, finance, marketing and general management.
Local Service Club Serves Jindal School Students in Need
Ten Jindal School students will get scholarships next spring thanks to the largesse of the Dallas Indian Lions Club, which also donated enough groceries to feed 400 students. Because many members are JSOM alums, the club has strong ties to UT Dallas.
Welcome Back: Be Sure to Raise Your (Virtual) Hand
Welcome to fall semester, Jindal School students. You have many options to learn and many opportunities to shine. Whether in class in person or attending online, Senior Associate Dean Monica Powell encourages your participation.
The Difference Between Business Analytics and Data Science
Finding the differences between data science and data analytics might not be an isolated query just for professionals. Internet use has increased by 70% since this past spring — making the appropriate use of data essential.
The Importance of Electronic Health Records
Electronic medical records are digitized records of clinical services provided to a patient by a provider — a digitized copy of a patient’s medical charts. Electronic health records are interconnected databases.
Jindal School Graduate Students Win Grant to Help Flatten the COVID-19 Curve
A JSOM team of two business analytics students won $5,000 to develop their idea to help clamp down on COVID-19 on campus and elsewhere.
New Online STEM Graduate Program Trains Students for In-Demand Big Data Careers
Applications are now being accepted for a new completely online MS in Business Analytics program that starts this fall. The career outlook has been excellent for past program graduates, with 92% of them finding jobs within three months of graduation.
A Message from Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul
Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul reaches out to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters with an update on the state of the school as classes resume following spring break and during the coronavirus outbreak.
JSOM IT Symposium Showcases Top Talent and Collaborative Powers
Management Information Systems programs highlighted students’ skills and job readiness at a symposium where corporate guest were also introduced to other benefits that come from partnering with the Jindal School.
Jindal School Team Brings Home Fifth Healthcare Case Competition Victory
A team of graduate students scored the Jindal School’s fifth victory in the North Texas American College of Healthcare Executives’ annual case competition. The team offered several ways a hospital could help its surrounding community.
Jindal School Students Use Data in Push for Poverty Solutions in Dallas
Jindal School graduate students used data analytics skills to help a nonprofit project aimed at significantly reducing childhood poverty in Dallas.The students mapped public transportation accessibility for jobs, grocery stores and medical clinics.
Business Analytics Teams Bring Home Three Firsts
Jindal School MS in Business Analytics teams turned in strong showings in spring- semester collegiate competitions, scoring three wins in contests that involved them in online sales, helping disabled people and analyzing health inspection data.
STEM Symposium Introduces Middle School Girls to Emerging Technologies
The third annual G.I.R.L.S. Stem Symposium at the Jindal School gave middle school girls hands-on opportunities in data analytics, programming, supply chain quality control and logistics. The event introduced participants to information technology.
Jindal School Graduates Take Third in Global IT Challenge
Creating Electra, a utilities chatbot that can reduce costs and provide better service, earned two recent Jindal School graduates third place in the 2018 Atos IT Challenge, a global competition to improve customer service with AI and chatbots.
Lunar New Year in Vietnam
It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Rooster — so as a gesture of appreciation to our JSOM students, staff and faculty who celebrate this holiday, let’s learn more about it.
Challenges and Case Studies for MS in Business Analytics Students
MS in Business Analytics students have taken part and placed in the following (and many other) case competitions:
- Texas Instruments Analytics Challenge
- United Way Analytics Challenge
- Adobe Analytics Challenge
- Copart DataThon
- IAS Analytics Challenge Competition
- IBM Watson Competition
- Rang Technologies Data Science Challenge
Student Achievement – MS in Business Analytics
In the News
“Jindal School Students Find Rewarding Work in Poverty Solution Project”
- Business analytics graduate students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management recently helped a Dallas nonprofit map a route to reducing childhood poverty in Dallas.
“Business Analytics Teams Bring Home Three Firsts”
- MS in Business Analytics teams from the Naveen Jindal School of Management capped the spring 2019 semester by winning three competitions at three different universities.
Business Analytics Resource Articles
Discover how Business Analytics faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community. The authors of these articles also include accounting students, staff and friends.
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