Master of Science in Business Analytics
Program Details
- Program Code
- BA
- Degree Type
- MS
- Duration
- 1.5 Years
- Credits
- 90 ECTS
- Language Taught
- English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business
About the Program
Mission
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program prepares students with knowledge, tools, and skills to analyze big data, make effective business decisions, improve performance, create shared value, and enable the digital transformation from basic to smart organizations. Graduates of the program will learn the various data analytics processes from managing, modelling, analyzing, visualizing, and recommending solutions to challenges in various domains, including supply chain and operations, project management, marketing, human resources, and finance.
Program Objectives
- Data: Identify technological frameworks for collecting, preparing, processing, analyzing, and delivering data.
- Skills: Develop advanced analytical modeling and problem-solving skills to best address challenges in various industries.
- Reporting techniques: Learn reporting techniques with emphasis on visual display of big data and analytical results.
- Communications: Learn how to effectively communicate analytical and complex results to different audiences.
- Management skills: Develop core management skills relevant to business analytics projects, including designing, planning, implementing, leading teams and managing conflicts.
Program Learning Goals (LGs)
On successful completion of this program, MSBA graduates will be able to:
- Framing Business Problems in Analytical Terms: Recommend appropriate analytics solutions to business problems, including defining business requirements, relevant data, needed information technology, competitive edge, and value added proposition to the business.
- Analytical Modeling and Solving: Apply advanced analytical models and software tools to address various types of business analytics problems.
- Analytics Communication and Management: Use visualization tools to analyze data and effectively communicate complex analytical results and insights to a mixed audience. They will also recognize the challenges of implementing business analytics solutions, including strategic alignment, planning, project management, team leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, and convincing techniques.
What Can I Do With An MSBA Degree?
A Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) prepares graduates to turn data into strategic insights and informed decisions across business, government, and technology-driven organizations. Career pathways include consulting, finance, marketing analytics, operations and supply chain management, healthcare analytics, risk and performance management, and digital transformation roles, as well as research and doctoral study.
Across these fields, MSBA graduates are valued for their ability to frame business problems analytically, manage the analytics lifecycle, translate complex data into actionable insights, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. They combine advanced analytical skills with business understanding to support data-driven decision-making and organizational performance.
Academic Profile
Program Requirements
The Program Requirements outline what needs to be fulfilled for a student to graduate from this program.
| Code | Course Title | Pre/Co-requisite | Notes | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||||
| MSBA 500 | Business Understanding in Analytics | 9 | ||
| MSBA 501 | Data Processing Framework | MSBA Bootcamp | 9 | |
| MSBA 502 | Applied Statistical Analysis | 9 | ||
| MSBA 503 | Optimization & Simulation | 9 | ||
| MSBA 601 | Data Visualization & Communication | 9 | ||
| MSBA 602 | Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning | MSBA 502 | 9 | |
| Subtotal | 54 | |||
| Elective Courses (Students Choose 2 with Thesis OR 3 with Capstone) | ||||
| — | MSBA Electives (9 courses available) | 9 | ||
| — | MSBA Electives (9 courses available) | 9 | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |||
| Thesis or Capstone | ||||
| MSBA 609 | Research Thesis | 18 | 18 | |
| Subtotal | 18 | |||
| Total ECTS | 90 | |||
Sample Study Plan
The Sample Study Plan is an indicative plan showing how a student may fulfil the requirements for this program across their years of study.
Term 1 (Fall)
| Type | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | MSBA 500 | Business Understanding in Analytics | 9 |
| Compulsory | MSBA 501 | Data Processing Framework | 9 |
| Compulsory | MSBA 502 | Applied Statistical Analysis | 9 |
| Compulsory | MSBA 503 | Optimization & Simulation | 9 |
| Term Total | 36 | ||
Term 2 (Spring)
| Type | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | MSBA 601 | Data Visualization & Communication | 9 |
| Compulsory | MSBA 602 | Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning | 9 |
| — | MSBA Electives (9 courses available) | 9 | |
| Term Total | 27 | ||
Term 3 (Summer)
| Type | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | MSBA 608 | Capstone Project | 9 |
| Elective | — | MSBA Electives (9 courses available) | 9 |
| Term Total | 18 | ||
Courses
The full catalogue of courses offered in this program, grouped by category.
| Code | Course Title | Pre/Co-requisite | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Core MSBA Courses | |||
| MSBA 500 | Business Understanding in Analytics | 9 | |
| MSBA 501 | Data Processing Framework | MSBA Bootcamp | 9 |
| MSBA 502 | Applied Statistical Analysis | 9 | |
| MSBA 503 | Optimization & Simulation | 9 | |
| MSBA 601 | Data Visualization & Communication | 9 | |
| MSBA 602 | Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning | MSBA 502 | 9 |
| MSBA Electives | |||
| MSBA 504 | Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing | 9 | |
| MSBA 505 | Venture Acceleration Practicum | 9 | |
| MSBA 506 | Supply Chain Management | 9 | |
| MSBA 507 | Operations Management | 9 | |
| MSBA 603 | Data-Driven Digital Marketing | MSBA 500, MSBA 501, MSBA 502 | 9 |
| MSBA 604 | Healthcare Analytics | MSBA 602 | 9 |
| MSBA 605 | Forecasting Analytics | MSBA 502 | 9 |
| MSBA 606 | Social Media Analytics | MSBA 501, MSBA 502 | 9 |
| MSBA 607 | Big Data Processing and Blockchain Technology | MSBA 501, MSBA 601 | 9 |
| MSBA 608 | Capstone Project | 9 | |
| MSBA 609 | Research Thesis | 18 | |
Program Instructors
| Name | Title / Affiliation | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Professors | ||
 Dr Elena Antonacopoulou
|
Full Professor |
Dr Elena Antonacopoulou
|
 Dr Alain Daou
|
Dean, Faculty of Business & Associate Professor of Management |
Dr Alain Daou
|
 Dr Claudia Franze
|
Assistant Professor |
Dr Claudia Franze
|
 Dr Yaozhi Zhang
|
Assistant Professor |
Dr Yaozhi Zhang
|
 Dr Christodoulos Pavlou
|
Special Scientist – Lecturer |
Dr Christodoulos Pavlou
|
 Dr Zinon Zinonos
|
Assistant Professor |
Dr Zinon Zinonos
|
 Dr Lorenzo Palladini
|
Assistant Professor |
Dr Lorenzo Palladini
|
| Seconded Professors | ||
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Krzysztof Fleszar
Tenured Professor, American University of Beirut
Krzysztof Fleszar
|
Tenured Professor, American University of Beirut |
Krzysztof Fleszar
|
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I
Imad Bou Hamad
Tenured Associate Professor, American University of Beirut
Imad Bou Hamad
|
Tenured Associate Professor, American University of Beirut |
Imad Bou Hamad
|
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F
Fouad Zablith
Tenured Associate Professor, Associate Dean at the Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut
Fouad Zablith
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Tenured Associate Professor, Associate Dean at the Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut |
Fouad Zablith
|
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S
Samar Hajj
Assistant Research Professor, American University of Beirut
Samar Hajj
|
Assistant Research Professor, American University of Beirut |
Samar Hajj
|
Accreditation
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The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA - ΔΙΠΑΕ)
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New York State Education Department (NYSED)
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EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
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Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accreditation and Quality Assurance
This program is officially accredited and approved by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). For detailed information, you can view the official approval report on the CYQAA website.
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