The Analytics Curriculum
The MIT Sloan Master of Business Analytics (MBAn) curriculum equips you with the skills and expertise needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Through a blend of rigorous academic coursework and hands-on experience, you will develop both the foundational knowledge and advanced analytics techniques necessary to drive innovation and decision-making in modern organizations. The program emphasizes practical application, including a unique capstone project, where students collaborate with industry leaders to solve real-world data challenges, preparing you to become a leader in data science and business analytics.
STEM Classification
The Master of Business Analytics Program qualifies as a STEM-designated program, allowing international students to extend their training in the U.S. by 24 months after graduating.
My passion for innovation has always been a driving force for me, but I realized that to truly make a difference, I needed to understand how technical skills can align with strategic business goals. The MBAn program stood out due to its emphasis on not only developing analytical skills but also leadership qualities.
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You’ll notice an informality at MIT born of mutual respect. Everyone here is exceptional, and everyone assumes you are, too. If you have questions, they'll help you find the answers. And those expert professors, like most people here, are approachable and down to earth.
Faculty Spotlight
Dimitris Bertsimas
Associate Dean for Business Analytics
Dimitris Bertsimas is the Boeing Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management, a Professor of Operations Research, and the Associate Dean for the Master of Business Analytics at MIT. He was named Vice Provost for Open Learning in September…
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Maurice F. Strong Career Development Associate Professor
Alexandre Jacquillat is the Maurice F. Strong Career Development Associate Professor and an Associate Professor of Operations Research and Statistics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research focuses on data-driven decision-making,…
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John C Head III Dean (Interim), MIT Sloan School of Management
Georgia Perakis is the John C Head III Dean (Interim) of the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Professor of Operations Management, Operations Research & Statistics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She has been on the faculty at MIT Sloan…
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J. Spencer Standish (1945) Professor of Management
Retsef Levi is the J. Spencer Standish (1945) Professor of Operations Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a member of the Operations Management Group at MIT Sloan and affiliated with the MIT Operations Research Center. Levi also…
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Assistant Professor, Operations Management
Daniel Freund is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research applies techniques from optimization, stochastic modeling, and revenue management to problems in transportation, online platforms,…
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Professor of the Practice, AI/ML
Rama Ramakrishnan is a Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His teaching, research, and advisory interests center on the practical application of Predictive and Generative AI techniques to problems and opportunities in…
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MIT Sloan provides a broad range of career development services, from treks to career advising and more, to help Business Analytics students achieve their career goals.