The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business

Specialized Master in Business - Analytics

Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Format
Distance
Duration
10 months
Start date
25 August, 2026
Application deadline
01 July, 2026

Ohio State's Specialized Master in Business Analytics (SMB-A) develops next-generation managers capable of leveraging practical approaches to analysis, informed decision-making and systems thinking. It equips students with real-world knowledge of how applied statistics, applications in machine learning and data visualization tactics are used in business.

ONLINE FLEXIBILITY: Complete the SMB-A degree full-time in as little as 10 months or at a slower part-time pace, which purposefully accommodates busy working professionals and more. Each class is delivered 75 percent online, with the remaining 25 percent taught through in-person or live-stream Saturday classes.**Except under unique circumstances, the 100% online streaming option is only available to students living 50+ miles away from Ohio State's main campus.

R-FOCUSED: Many courses are taught using the R statistical language. R is used by major players in data analytics; including Amazon, Nationwide and Google. Students get a virtual machine to develop skills in R, Rstudio, Python, Jupyter, SQL, MS Oce, PuTTY, Tableau, etc., that employers seek.

REAL-WORLD CAPSTONE PROJECT: Select a project with a current employer or a Fisher-sourced one.

TOP BUSINESS SCHOOL: Learning at a top business school is vital to success. Gain the technical expertise and skills to be a leader in analytics through Ohio State's career-focused, top-ranked Fisher College of Business. Did you know? A dedicated career coach provides support to help target your goals. Get the coaching and development needed to advance or switch careers successfully.

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Admission requirements

Age
21 / 30 / 45 (Min / Avg / Max)
Work experience (years)
7 / 20 (Avg / Max)
Fluency
Fluent
GPA
3
TOEFL
100+
IELTS
7+
#5 best online master's business program - U.S. News & World report 2025 (non-MBA ranking)

Student body

Male students
66%
Female students
34%
International students
2%
Countries represented
3

Career

Average post-MBA salary increase
61%

Accreditations

AACSB

Campus

Address: 100 Gerlach Hall, 2108 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America