Welcome to the MS in Business Analytics

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Northeastern's MS in Business Analytics program is designed to deepen your data analysis expertise—and prepare you to use data to make strategic decisions in times of uncertainty.

You'll master critical data analytics concepts and essential tools including Python, R programming, SPSS, SQL, and Tableau. And use raw data from real companies to explore critical business challenges including how to build sales, enhance marketing, or strengthen a company's infrastructure.

Full-Time MS in Business Analytics | Program timeline

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As an international student studying at Northeastern, there are vast resources available to guide you as you settle into an American education environment. Our community is made up of over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life.

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to the United States to study.

Global Student Success (GSS) is dedicated to helping international and non-native English speaking students, as well as scholars, staff, and faculty, at Northeastern through a variety of services and resources.

The Office of Global Services provides the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.

Your Estimate of Expenses is determined by the number of months for which you must show expenses on your I-20 request. The “number of months” in parentheses may differ from the actual program length.

Orientation will be held on-campus and details will be shared directly with you closer to your start date. This event typically takes place in the days before classes begin. There will be several sessions including a get-to-know-you breakout session with your classmates and a class assimilation. Faculty and staff will be in attendance to help get all of your questions answered.

Your academic advisor will inform you if your participation in pre-orientation accounting, statistics, math, and/or economics bootcamps is required or recommended. Northeastern's Bootcamp costs range from $0 to $200 per course and is not billed to your Northeastern's accounts as tuition; but rather you will pay for boot camps by credit card.

We know that many future students have questions about how best to finance their degree. We believe that financing your education doesn't need to be complicated and have collected the following resources to help you.

You may be required to participate in a pre-orientation MBA Bootcamp that costs up to $200 per course. Bootcamp are not billed to your Northeastern's accounts as tuition; but rather you will pay for Bootcamps by credit card. (See details above.)

Northeastern University's Student Financial Services website is your best resource for the most current and comprehensive information to help prepare you financially.

Your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program. Your advisor will be your partner in understanding the forms, terminology, numbers, and deadlines. Together, you'll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family's unique financial circumstances.

You can set up an appointment through the Student Financial Services Inquiry Form, or if you have activated your Northeastern Account, you can book a virtual appointment via the student hub.

Northeastern University and the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are honored to offer the Yellow Ribbon program.

Your Student Services team will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals, and improving your graduate school experience. Your dedicated advisor is with you throughout graduate student life–they provide academic advising, connect you with resources, and organize student social clubs and events.

The Graduate Career Center will prepare you to become a business leader in a world that is rapidly changing.

As you deepen your ability to analyze data and learn to apply it to strategic business decisions, your Graduate Career Center will help you leverage your new experiences for career success. You'll be invited to partake in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and alumni who are committed to helping you on your professional path. A robust calendar of events is planned to help you meet fellow students, staff, and faculty in informal ways to broaden your community of support.

A breadth of resources is available to help support and guide you as a student within the D'Amore-McKim community. Get all of the tools and information you need to help make your experience the best it can be.