Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Career Outcomes
The master's in business analytics at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.
As an MSBA student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
Analytics Positions Filled by MSBA Graduates (2022-2023)
- Analyst
- Consultant
- Data engineer
- Marketing analyst
- Senior research analyst
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- Big data analytics cloud engineer
- Business analyst
- Business intelligence developer
- Data analyst
- Data consultant
- Data migration specialist
- Decision scientist
- Developer associate
- Lead data science analyst
- Senior associate
- Senior data analyst
- Senior decision science associate
- Tax technology & transformation staff
Employers Hiring MSBA Graduates (2022-2023)
- Amazon
- Detroit Tigers
- Deloitte
- Kellogg's
- State Farm Insurance
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- Beghou Consulting
- Capital One
- Catalina USA
- China Construction Bank Shanghai
- Discover
- Ernst & Young (EY)
- Greyhound Lines
- HengTai Securities
- IBM
- Impact Advisors
- JP Morgan Chase
- Northwestern University
- PRA Group
- PwC
- Road Ranger
- Synchrony Financial
- Tesla
- T-Mobile
- Uber
Top Destinations for MSBA Graduates (2022-2023)
- Beijing, China
- Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Boston, MA
- Champaign, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Dallas, TX
- Detroit, MI
- Fort Worth, TX
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Naperville, IL
- Norfolk, VA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Francisco, CA
- Sarasota, FL
- Shanghai, China
- Wilmington, NC
"My MSBA degree provided me with a robust and modern education that prepared me for success in the analytics workforce. I learned foundational skills such as data storytelling, statistics, and coding while also having the opportunity to learn more pointed skills such as financial analytics, tech management, and current-day hot topics like NFTs. This all rests on the foundation of mentorship, opportunity, and resources available from Gies staff, whose support led me to the great career I have today. The MSBA degree is an ideal starting point or enhancement to those in the analytics field."
Angela Alburei, MSBA '22
Advisor at Impact Advisors.
"Being part of the MSBA program at Gies was a transformative experience that equipped me with the analytical skills and strategic mindset essential for my current role. The hands-on projects, industry-relevant curriculum, and collaborative environment prepared me to navigate the complexities of the business analytics field. Gies truly laid the foundation for my successful career journey in the US."
Manoj Gudala, MSBA '22
Global Lead IT Business Analyst at Kellanova.
"In the MSBA program, I gained significant expertise, not only in technical aspects like coding fundamentals, but also honed my logical thinking skills. This has proven to be a valuable asset, enabling me to adapt seamlessly to various roles during my tenure in the Morningstar Development Program as an MDP. I can affirm with certainty that my experience in the MSBA program has thoroughly equipped me to confront and overcome the challenges presented in my professional journey."
Frank Lee, MSBA '23
MDP at Morningstar.