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M.B.A. Business Analytics

The power of data and analytics is rapidly transforming businesses and organizations of all kinds and sizes—how they operate, how they are managed, and how they create value.

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Program Spotlight

Stuart School of Business at Illinois Tech prepares you to be a leader in leveraging analytics to meet the business challenges of the future.

  • Bridging Business and Technology. Tech is in our DNA and being part of a tech-focused university reinforces our passion for it. When you choose Stuart School of Business, you’re choosing to become a highly sought-after professional equipped with the latest tech wisdom.
  • Chicago Means Business. Our downtown location places you at the center of a vibrant hub of global business and finance, surrounded by some of the world’s best analytics and managerial talent. With Stuart’s connections for internships and networking, you’ll be ahead of the curve in advancing your career.
  • Hands-on Learning, Immediate Application. Stuart’s expert faculty bring extensive industry experience to their teaching, so you'll learn both theory and practical skills, ready to use on the job from day one.
  • Flexibility for Working Professionals. Our M.B.A. Business Analytics courses are offered on Saturdays and weekday evenings. Full-time or part-time, you can earn your degree without putting your life on pause.

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#1

Best College in Illinois

—The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges List

21

months full-time

FT/PT

Full-time or part-time, Saturday and evening courses on campus

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Course Showcase

Put artificial intelligence in your toolbox! In our Predictive Analytics course, you’ll learn how to harness the power of AI for competitive advantage. Whether you’re predicting customer behavior or determining the optimal maintenance schedule to keep a production line humming, predictive analytics can be your super power for turning data into actionable business information.

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Elliott R., M.B.A. student

“One of the best parts of this program is the exposure to people with such diverse backgrounds. It really amazed me how many people came from so many different professional backgrounds, and that really contributed to fulfilling discussions and interactions with classmates.”

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About Illinois Tech

At Illinois Tech, innovation and achievement is a story more than 130 years in the making. At Chicago’s only tech-focused university, you’ll learn to speak the language of innovation. Join the ranks of our graduate alumni who have changed the course of human history, giving us the cell phone, the Pentium chip, Linksys, the telestrator, architectural marvels, and many other innovations that have revolutionized the world.

We offer future-oriented degrees in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, and business analytics. These programs are designed to equip you with advanced skills that enable you to anticipate and drive change. At Illinois Tech, you'll be prepared to thrive at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future and making a significant impact.