Master in Business Analytics (Master's)

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This programme focuses on applying artificial intelligence and data analytics to solve real business problems. Students learn to manage structured and unstructured data using statistical and machine learning methods. The curriculum emphasizes responsible AI, including governance and transparency in decision-making. Practical application is central, with hands-on work throughout the programme.

Focus areas include AI Governance and Responsible Analytics, Unstructured Data Analytics, Machine Learning and AI for Business, Predictive Analytics and Forecasting, Optimization and Prescriptive Analytics, Generative AI Agents and Application Design.

The programme requires 33 credits, including core courses, an experiential learning course, and electives. Students complete a capstone project that integrates applied analytics and AI in a business context.

Graduates work as Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Business Intelligence Analysts in various industries.

Admission follows Drexel University's general requirements. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and meet standard academic criteria.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Drexel University, established in 1891 in Philadelphia, is a private research university enrolling more than 23,000 students, including roughly 5,000 international learners. Drexel is widely known for its cooperative education model that alternates classroom study with paid, career-related work placements. The university offers over 200 degree programmes across 17 colleges and schools, with strong offerings in engineering, business, health sciences, arts and entrepreneurship.

The signature co-op programme gives students extended industry experience, enabling them to apply classroom learning to real-world projects and earn a salary while building professional networks. Drexel maintains active partnerships with employers across technology, healthcare, finance and creative industries, and its urban campus places students in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant cultural and professional scene. Research centres, incubators and experiential labs support innovation and student-led ventures.

International students benefit from dedicated services, career counselling, multicultural clubs and a wide range of on- and off-campus housing options. Drexel's practical curriculum, emphasis on employability and extensive alumni network make it attractive for students seeking hands-on training and fast entry into professional roles. With 117 distinct programmes, Drexel delivers a balance of academic depth and applied learning in a dynamic city setting.