Prerequisites
Successful applicants to GWSB’s MSBA program will have exposure and experience* in the following areas:

Statistics
Applicants should have taken and obtained a B or higher in an undergraduate or graduate statistics within the last 5 years, be able to demonstrate regular use of statistics in a current or past professional position, or be able to demonstrate an adequate understanding of statistics in another way.

Higher Level Mathematics (Calculus and Linear Algebra)
In general, students should be able to demonstrate regular use of mathematics principles and methods and an adequate understanding of calculus and basic linear algebra.  Applicants should have taken and obtained a B or higher in undergraduate or graduate level Calculus classes, including Calculus I (MATH1231) and Calculus II (equivalent to MATH1232). In addition, students are expected to have had some academic exposure to topics in Linear Algebra and Finite Math (equivalent to MATH1051).

Computer Programming
Applicants should be able to demonstrate adequate exposure to and understanding of basic computer programming and software principles. Applicants need not have a specific understanding of analytics-based computer programs and software. Instead, the goal is for applicants to demonstrate that they are capable of learning the specific programs emphasized in the MSBA program.

*Applicants may satisfy the above prerequisites through an online offering such as Coursera.

The GW School of Business's M.S. in Business Analytics offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for successful careers in helping organizations make better decisions through Analytics. Students are provided a deep foundation in the various methodologies and technologies of analytics along with the necessary team and project skills to apply them in the real world.

Our faculty members are committed to our mission of advancing the scientific principles and best practices of management decision-making in both the private and public sectors. Courses are offered in a part-time two-year format designed for the working professional, or an intensive ten-month format designed for the full-time student. Students will participate in an industry related practicum during their final semester where they will work closely with faculty on real world problems and present their findings to the client firm at the end of the project.