Core courses
CIS 509 Analytics for Unstructured Data and SCM 517 Business Process Analytics.
Master’s pathway
Business Analytics, MS
Start your master’s online with RV University, at your own pace, then complete it at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business in Tempe.
- IntakeJanuary 2027
- Application deadline31 December 2026
- Months 1 to 6Online with RV University
- Then12 months* at ASU, Tempe campus
- Credits30 credit hours
- STEMSTEM-OPT extension eligible**
How it works
Start online. Graduate on campus in the US.
Master of Science in Business Analytics, awarded by Arizona State University. 18 months in total*.
- 1Months 1 to 6
Online with RV University
You begin your master’s online with RV University, at your own pace.
- 2Next 12 months
On campus at Arizona State University
You complete your Master of Science in Business Analytics at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Tempe campus.*
- 3After graduation
Work experience in the U.S.
The degree is STEM-designated. Graduates can apply for Optional Practical Training, with a 24-month STEM extension.**
*Duration depends on the specialization track; each optional track requires a third semester (wpcarey.asu.edu).
**International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months through the STEM-OPT extension (degrees.asu.edu). Students choosing to study on-campus at ASU are eligible for OPT, allowing graduates to apply for the opportunity to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility). Subject to U.S. immigration regulations.
The degree
Master of Science in Business Analytics
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe campus.
Delivered by the highly ranked W. P. Carey departments of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, the STEM-designated Master of Science program in business analytics builds on the quantitative skills and knowledge needed to advance on the analytics career ladder.
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You’ll learn to derive value from data and modeling, lead data-driven analyses powered by AI, and create a critical business advantage.
Core curriculum and optional tracks
- Big data (core curriculum)
- Cloud computing and tech consulting
- Financial technology
- Marketing analytics
- Supply chain analytics
How the degree is built
Electives
21 credit hours of electives.
Capstone
Applied projects CIS 593 and SCM 593: you collect, organize and interpret real-world data sets and present strategic recommendations to an organization’s leadership team.
30 credit hours, including the required applied project courses. Each optional track requires a third semester.
Sources: degrees.asu.edu, Business Analytics, MS; wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/business-analytics
Careers
Where the degree can take you
- 95%of the MS-BA Class of 2025 employed six months after graduation*
- 650+organizations from over 35 industries partner with W. P. Carey to recruit talent*
Careers graduates pursue
- Business analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data scientist
- Financial analyst
- Logistics analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- Marketing analyst
- Procurement specialist
- Program manager
- Supply chain analyst
*W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU, wpcarey.asu.edu/about/facts-figures and wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/business-analytics. Past outcomes do not guarantee employment.
Eligibility
Who it’s for and what it takes
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the last 60 hours of your first bachelor’s degree
- Graduates of a three-year undergraduate degree with no additional coursework may qualify; W. P. Carey reviews each application
- GMAT or GRE scores are optional. Test scores are not required for admission
- No previous work experience is required
English proficiency, ASU minimum scores
- TOEFL iBT
- 80, or 4 for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, academic test
- Pearson Test of English
- 60
- Duolingo English Test
- 105
Scores must be no more than two years old at your ASU start date. Some programs may have higher requirements.
Documents
Graduate admission application and fee, official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, a current resume, short-answer responses and proof of English proficiency. W. P. Carey’s minimum English scores may be higher than ASU’s.
Sources: degrees.asu.edu, Business Analytics, MS; wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/business-analytics; admission.asu.edu/apply/international/graduate
Fees
Fees for each stage
Online, RV University
Months 1 to 6₹3 lakh
plus taxesLiving costsNone, you study online
Arizona, U.S.
Next 12 months₹44 lakh
at Arizona State UniversityLiving costs*Depends on lifestyle
Total tuition: ₹47 lakh*
*Figures are indicative only and subject to change. Tuition may be revised by each institution for taxes, including goods and services tax, and other fees. Living costs vary by location and individual circumstances. Loans and other third-party funding are independent of the universities. Scholarship amounts, eligibility and renewal requirements are set by ASU and reviewed annually. Students must remain self- or family-funded to qualify. For the best advice, speak with your academic advisor. Details: tuition.asu.edu/new-american-university/international Master’s tuition in rupees is calculated at ₹87.62 to 1 U.S. dollar; actual fees depend on the ASU rate at the time of transfer. Living costs in the U.S. are around $20,000 a year.
Master’s pathway
Questions about the master’s pathway
You start your master’s online with RV University, at your own pace, for the first 6 months. You then complete it at Arizona State University in Tempe: 18 months for Computer Science, MS or 12 months for Business Analytics, MS.* Applications for the January 2027 intake close on 31 December 2026.
*Duration depends on the specialization track; each optional Business Analytics track requires a third semester (wpcarey.asu.edu).
For Computer Science, MS, GRE scores are not required. For Business Analytics, MS, GMAT or GRE scores are optional and test scores are not required for admission.
Sources: MS CS Handbook 2026–27; wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/business-analytics
For Computer Science, MS, ASU requires the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree; for Indian degrees, that means at least four years of study. For Business Analytics, MS, graduates of a three-year degree may qualify, and W. P. Carey reviews each application.
Sources: scai.engineering.asu.edu/graduate-admissions; admission.asu.edu/apply/international/graduate; wpcarey.asu.edu
How to apply
Apply for January 2027
Applications close on 31 December 2026. Our admission team guides you through four steps, from your first conversation to your offer letter.
- 01Step 1
Contact us
Speak to an admission advisor to start.
- 02Step 2
Join an introductory call and interview
An evaluator calls you for a short introduction. You learn more about the pathway, and we learn more about you.
- 03Step 3
Submit your profile
An evaluation committee reviews your application and academic background.
- 04Step 4
Hear back
Selected candidates receive an offer letter.