MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND AI
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about Villanova鈥檚 new MSBAi program.
Admissions and faculty representatives will share the reason for the program updates, an overview of the new MSBAi program, curriculum updates, and application requirements.
From MSBA to MSBAi: The Future of Business Analytics
In response to the growing demand for AI skills in business, Villanova School of Business is relaunching its Master of Science in Business Analytics as the Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI (MSBAi). This fully online program integrates AI technology to prepare leaders for a data-driven world. The MSBAi focuses on real-world application, giving professionals the skills to interpret data and make informed, reliable AI-powered decisions in any industry, and to stay ahead and lead in today鈥檚 fast-changing marketplace.
DISCOVER THE VILLANOVA MSBAi
Villanova鈥檚 Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI (MSBAi) is a fully online program designed for professionals ready to lead in a data-driven world. You鈥檒l work with advanced analytics and AI tools like Python, R, GenAI, and agentic AI frameworks to turn complex data into clear, actionable business insights. Through real-world projects and expert guidance, you鈥檒l build the skills to make informed, reliable, and AI-powered decisions across industries. The fully online format lets you access top-tier instruction and cutting-edge curriculum wherever you are, preparing you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
In as little as 16 months, our online MSBAi degree will expand your expertise in the latest analytics technologies, applications, and business practices while also preparing you to advance your business career.
TOP-RANKED
- Ranked the 19th-best program in the country, 蜜桃TV's Master of Business Analytics degree is a top-ranked program that offers a dynamic curriculum and proven career success for its graduates. It is designed to prepare students for success in the fast-paced and constantly evolving field of business analytics.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
- Our curriculum combines foundational business knowledge with cutting-edge data analytics and AI techniques, providing students with a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today's job market.
100% ONLINE
- This 100% online program is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals. Coursework covers a wide range of analytics and AI topics, including data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, and big data management. Students will also work on real-world projects, giving them hands-on experience applying analytics techniques to solve business problems.
THE NOVA NETWORK
- Graduates of Villanova's MSBA degree have a proven track record of success in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology and pharma. Villanova also boasts a strong alumni network, providing students with valuable connections and resources for advancing their careers.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND AI
Why earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI degree over a data analytics certificate?
Our online MSBAi program is custom designed to meet evolving business needs, allowing for deeper learning compared to a certificate. The 30-credit program ensures students learn the necessary data skills to succeed across the data science and analytics spectrum, including actionable classes in database management, business intelligence, and predictive and prescriptive modeling.
With guidance from senior business executives and faculty members, each course in our MSBAi curriculum addresses the skills that organizations most urgently need. The result is a comprehensive curricular approach that delivers the whole continuum of intelligent business analytics 鈥� from data collection and analysis through implementation and application 鈥� with integrated instruction in artificial intelligence.
ENGAGING 100% ONLINE
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Our MSBAi courses are taught completely online, allowing you the opportunity to learn as your schedule allows. MSBAi classes are held synchronously in the evenings, featuring live instruction each week while encouraging real-time discussions and feedback from faculty and peers. Faculty supplement their curriculum with recorded presentations, discussion forums, and interactive case studies to ensure students gain a thorough understanding of the course content.
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EXPERT FACULTY AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI is led by world-class faculty who have real-world expertise in business, analytics, statistics, mathematics, and computer science. The program is also supported by the Center for Business Analytics, one of Villanova School of Business鈥� six Centers of Excellence. The Center is governed by an impressive group of industry executives from companies including Exelon, Bank of America, IBM, SAP, Campbell Soup Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Janssen Healthcare Innovation (Johnson & Johnson) and more. As a Villanova MSBAi student, you will gain industry-ready experience by partnering with a Center organization on a final capstone project to solve real-world business strategy problems.
鈥淎ll my experiences in the real-world working as a data scientist comes directly into the classroom where I teach analytics. So, the process of taking data and using it to make better decisions is directly brought into the classroom.鈥� 鈥�David Anderson, Ph.D.,The Michele and Christopher Iannaccone 鈥�91 Associate Professor, Management & Operations
"The program has allowed me to move into a role where I am a Data Analytics Manager currently building an analytics program from the ground up. I have been able to leverage and build upon many of the skills gained during my time at Villanova, and I now have a very strong foundation of skills for continuing to advance my career after graduation." - Ethan Gobin, Current MSBA Student