The next generation of business analytics leaders bridge the gap between technology and business. They define problems, build models and influence decisions. Our Ivy League, STEM-certified MSBA develops technically fluent, AI-ready leaders who combine analytics, business judgment and communication to solve complex problems and influence decisions. Choose from two formats: the flexible part-time Online+ experience designed for working professionals or the accelerated full-time residential program in New York City.

You’ll build skills in statistical modeling, programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data visualization while applying them to real business challenges. Beyond technical depth, you’ll strengthen your judgment and communication skills to frame problems, evaluate information critically and convey insights —both visually and verbally— that shape strategy. The result is a distinct competitive advantage: the ability to take on more complex work, step into greater responsibility and advance into more influential roles.

Delivered through two distinct formats — a full-time, 10-month  in-person experience on the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in NYC and a part-time, 16-month, Online+ format — both formats allow you to build advanced analytics capability. Online+ students also participate in required residency sessions, adding an in-person dimension to their experience. Both paths have the same curriculum, follow the same academic standards, are taught by esteemed Cornell faculty and lead to the same STEM-designated degree.

The curriculum integrates advanced analytics and AI, business application and communication, combining technical training with the ability to interpret and influence decisions. Through core coursework, electives and concentrations in areas such as finance, marketing, operations and business analytics, you’ll develop both depth and flexibility in how you apply analytics.

Learning is reinforced through real-world experiences, including capstone projects, corporate treks, career workshops, networking events and courses like Conversations in Business Analytics, which bring industry leaders directly into the learning experience.

Gain perspective from MSBA alumni as they reflect on the rigor, collaboration and applied learning that define the Cornell MSBA experience.

Through this program you’ll develop technical skills and learn how to analyze data, evaluate AI-generated insights, communicate findings and work collaboratively to solve complex business problems. Coursework combines analytics, machine learning, programming, data management, business strategy and executive communication. You’ll learn how to connect technical analysis with business judgment and decision-making.

The curriculum includes:

• Business-first analytics and data-driven decision making
• Applied AI and machine learning for business challenges
• Programming, data engineering and modern analytics tools
• Data visualization, storytelling and executive communication
• Analytics applications across finance, marketing, operations and strategy
• Team-based collaboration, leadership and problem-solving

Across both program formats (Online+ or NYC residential), learning is reinforced through hands-on projects, industry engagement, networking opportunities, workshops and experiential learning designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world application. You’ll work closely and network with faculty, peers and industry professionals while building the skills employers increasingly value in an AI-enabled business environment.