While MBAs continue to be a popular offering for executives looking to take their careers to the next level, the fairly new master's of science in business analytics has become a strong competitor.
The degree has seen a surge in popularity within the past five years, with top-ranked schools like MIT Sloan, Carlson at the University of Minnesota, and McCombs at the University of Texas offering the program. Global applications have grown 300%, according to education research firm QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Deans of these schools say graduates can expect jobs in data science, quantitative analytics, and data business analytics at top companies like Apple and Amazon.
