Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Cornell’s MSBA features a 30-credit curriculum delivered in one of two formats: Online+ (part-time over 16 months) or NYC (full-time in 10 months). In both formats, students take a shared set of core courses and choose electives to build a concentration in finance analytics, marketing analytics, operations and supply chain analytics or business analytics.

Overview

Cornell’s STEM-certified Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is designed to uniquely prepare working professionals seeking to build a career in analytics with the skills that employers desire most: a comprehensive understanding of the language and concepts of business, strong communication and teamwork skills and the ability to apply the tools of data science to real problems and real data through program concentrations.

An AI-focus

Many MSBA courses integrate AI tools and techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing and predictive modeling, ensuring students develop advanced skills to meet modern business demands.

Capstone project

Over the course of the program, each student completes a capstone project that addresses a real-world problem in their chosen concentration using a large-scale data set and analysis tools from the coursework, working with an industry practitioner in the field of analytics.

Explore curriculum

Program timeline

MSBA concentrations

Finance analytics

Marketing analytics

Operations and supply chain analytics

Business analytics

How we teach

Across both formats — Online+ and NYC residential — MSBA courses are taught in small cohorts, comparable in size to the Johnson School’s residential programs, to provide an interactive and engaging learning environment. Students earn a total of 30 credits.

Detail	Online +	NYC Full-time
Format	Asynchronous, live faculty interaction	On campus weekday classes
Concentrations	Four (Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain, Business)	Four (Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain, Business)
Program start	May	August
Duration	16 months	10 months
Degree	Cornell MSBA	Cornell MSBA

On-campus residencies for Online+ format

For those opting for the Online+ program, the MSBA degree includes two one-week summer residency sessions. During these sessions, students have the opportunity to meet their professors and classmates in person and network with industry leaders while completing intensive coursework on campus.

Ithaca, New York at the Cornell University main campus (Term one)
New York City at the Cornell Tech campus (Term four)

Curriculum timeline

Term one

Start your analytics and business core courses
Teamwork and collaboration
Beginning of career prep and networking seminar series

Term two

Complete your analytics and business core courses
Start your communications core courses

Term three

Begin your concentration and free electives
Complete your communications core
Complete your career prep and networking seminar series

Term four

Complete your concentration and free electives
Capstone project and final presentations

Tuition and funding

The tuition for MSBA Online+ and MSBA NYC are the same, though there are several differences in related costs given the different types of presence required of students.

MSBA tuition for 2026-2027

	Summer 1	Fall 1	Spring 1	Summer 2
Online+	$22,466	$22,466	$22,466	$22,466
NYC	–	$44,932	$44,932	–

Read more about the related costs and financing options for each MSBA offering below:

MSBA tuition and funding

Employment and career support

For both the MSBA Online+ and MSBA NYC options, there are a variety of career opportunities to apply your robust analytical acumen to the workplace. The skills you develop at the intersection of business and analytics enable you to move seamlessly into business or technical roles and our career management center can support your readiness and placement within a wide array of roles and industries.

MSBA employment and career support

FAQs

What is the mode of instruction in the online courses in Cornell’s MSBA degree program?

The online courses in Cornell’s MSBA degree program are delivered asynchronously, meaning you can access all your course work and materials at any time that fits your schedule within the course deadlines. In addition, every online course has regular live (synchronous) interaction with faculty and is taught in small sections of the same size as in a residential degree program. All courses are taught by Johnson School faculty.

When do I select my concentration?

Students must select their concentration during the program, once they have completed the shared core in business and analytics.

Can I take courses in another concentration?

Each concentration consists of 3 credits of concentration electives, 3 credits of Capstone course and Conversations in Business Analytics course, along with additional free electives. Students will take courses from other concentrations towards their free electives.

Can I audit a course on the Cornell Campus?

Students must discuss their requests with the program directors.

Application guide

Start here to learn what the admissions team is looking for in your MSBA application and how to proceed smoothly through the process.

MSBA application guide

Contact an admissions counselor

If you need additional information or have questions about the MSBA application process, email our admissions team.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply to the MSBA program today or learn more about the program through our request information form.