Given the world’s increasing reliance on technology and data, it’s little wonder that virtually every company or organization of any type in the world is searching for team members who can harness data in order to make strategic decisions.
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Business analytics, which marries data and management, is one of the most rapidly growing areas of education, in New Jersey and across the globe. Students in New Jersey have many options for pursuing a graduate education in this field, and several degrees can be earned entirely online, giving students the utmost flexibility in their educational journey.
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New Jersey is home to more than a dozen business programs that have earned the gold standard in business school accreditation, the stamp of approval from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and four of these schools offer business analytics master’s degrees with 100% online delivery.
Let’s take a look at the best of the best in New Jersey business analytics graduate education.
Our Selection Criteria
- Reputation: How the university and program is thought of by its peers.
- Credibility: How well the program ranks in major degree rating publications.
- Flexibility: How flexible the program is in terms of online class times, time to complete degree, etc.
- Value: Comparison of the quality of education to cost.
Programs in This Section
#1. Montclair State University
1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Business Analytics
Program Description:
Montclair State is home to our top-rated New Jersey business analytics master’s degree, thanks in large part to a total online tuition cost around $20,000, for both in-state and out-of-state students, which is crucial for online learners. Those who are in the area can attend on-campus at the Feliciano School of Business if they like, and remote learners can expect to complete their degree in just under two years. Montclair’s cohort-based program is also a bit unusual among online degrees, further setting it apart from the competition. An online MBA in business analytics is also on offer.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE not required; TOEFL scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $21,904 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes (optional)
#2. Rutgers University Camden
227 Penn St., Camden, NJ 08102
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Business Analytics
Program Description:
The Camden campus of Rutgers University offers an online-only Master of Science in Business Analytics that can be completed in as little as one year and offers the same tuition for New Jersey residents and non-residents. While the 30-credit curriculum is fixed, meaning students can’t specialize in any areas, the included coursework provides a fundamental business analytics skill set, including courses like Data Management and Business Intelligence and Accounting Analytics. Business-minded students could consider the online MBA with a concentration in business analytics.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required but can be waived in some cases; TOEFL scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $37,680 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes
#3. Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Online MBA in Finance, Online MBA in Marketing, MBA in Information Technology Management, MBA in Sport Management, MBA in Supply Chain Management
Program Description:
The Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall is home to an online-only Master of Science in Business Analytics that can be completed in as little as 18 months, though most students will require more like 24 months. A semester-long capstone project gives students a chance to showcase their newfound skills by working in a two-person team to solve a real-world business challenge. Other relevant degrees include online and traditional MBAs, with specializations in areas like supply chain, marketing and sports management.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree; GMAT or GRE required but can be waived with undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 or five years’ significant professional experience; TOEFL scores required for international applicants
Tuition
- $39,150 (30 credits)
Online?
- Yes
#4. Stevens Institute of Technology
1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Business Analytics Degree:
- Master of Science in Business Intelligence & Analytics
Other Applicable Degrees:
- Analytics MBA, Online Master of Science in Financial Analytics, Online Master of Science in Management
Program Description:
Stevens Institute of Technology is home to the most expensive program on our list. While the cost pushes it to the bottom, Stevens’ online Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics offers the most in-depth data-forward graduate degree in this area of any program in the state. The 36-credit curriculum includes courses in areas like management, risk, data, machine learning and statistics, culminating with a capstone project hosted by a company or organization in need of problem-solving help from data analysis experts.
Degree Details:
Accreditation
- AACSB
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree’ GMAT or GRE required but can be waived for part-time students with significant professional experience
Tuition
- $60,696 (36 credits)
Online?
- Yes (optional)