Career Preparation – MS in Business Analytics

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Prepare for your career by learning powerful technologies and working with professionals.

As an MS in Business Analytics Flex student you will dive deep into the most current and vital analytical technology so that you can be ready to hit the ground running when you take your next career step. In addition, you will enjoy building relationships through the program’s peer mentoring program and year-round professional networking opportunities.

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Mentor Program – MS in Business Analytics

The Business Analytics program applies a multipronged approach to help students benefit academically and professionally. The various streams are:

  • Peer Mentoring: A senior student is assigned as a mentor for incoming students. This helps them get an informal perspective into student life, helping them with navigation around topics like curriculum, internships, student events, organizations, etc.
  • Faculty Mentor: One of our full-time faculty is assigned to the student to gain mentoring around topics related to coursework, career, etc. Each faculty mentor brings years of experience to augment the school experience for our students.
  • Alumni: Our alums are our strongest ambassadors. They are the ones who help students with an all-around perspective of their journey as a student and beyond. As practitioners, working for top firms in the industry, they also help students find future job opportunities in their organizations.
  • Executive: This unique mentoring experience sets us apart as students are paired for an entire semester with top executives, mostly CXOs from various parts of the industry. Their invaluable guidance prepares our students for a life beyond just securing a job.

Get Professional Connections

Our students have continued to lead and make an impact through involvement in various student organizations. Participation often opens the door to leadership opportunities, numerous professional networking events, connections with professional speakers and alumni, company visits and many competitions.

Our students have connected with professionals and alumni as mentors and guest speakers from various companies, including Accenture, Armeta, AT&T, Boeing, BlueCross BlueShield, Capital One, Citigroup, Essilor, E&Y, H2O.ai, IBM, Lennox International, Oracle, Tableau and Walmart.

Student Testimonials

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.
Iekansh Sharma

Iekansh Sharma, MS’20

Business Analyst, Datto, Inc

Pursuing MS in Business Analytics at UT Dallas has been a great rewarding experience. 
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Vatsal Ajmera, MS’18

Data Scientist, Trinity Industries

The excellent course structure of the program with the highly-experienced faculty guided me to the professional world . 
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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. 
Akash Gupta

Akash Gupta, MS’20

Data Analyst, Scalable Press

When I applied to UTD, I was a budding undergraduate after completing my Computer Science degree fascinated by the field of data and analytics. 
Zeeshaan Ramani

Zeeshaan Ramani, MS’20

Strategy Analyst, Ally

As a Strategy Analyst at Ally, I am able to use the soft skills and hard skills acquired from this degree, along with the business and technical knowledge . 
Samhitha Bhat

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.

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.
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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.  
Pankit Arora

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. 
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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. 
Anil Bulusu

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. 
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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.  
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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. 

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.

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.
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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… 
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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.  

Khushboo Bhatia, MS ‘21

The MSBA program at UTD has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the field of business analytics. The curriculum seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practical experience, allowing to develop both a solid theoretical foundation and the real-world skills necessary to excel in the industry.
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Mounika Akumalla, MS’18

BSA Senior Consultant – Data Science, NTT Data

I joined the program for its strong & diverse curriculum but soon realized that the biggest strength of the program is the exposure and growth.  
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Business Analytics Blogs & News

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet Associate Professor Yining Wang

Dr. Yining Wang joins the Naveen Jindal School of Management as an associate professor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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