Why Pursue an Online Master's in Business Analytics
If you’re ready to turn data into meaningful business decisions across industries, the 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics at UT San Antonio can help you get there. You’ll develop important analytical skills that can help you in data-driven roles in fields like economics, marketing, healthcare, and supply chain management – no prior quantitative or coding experience is required.
UT San Antonio Online’s MSBA was designed for working professionals like you in mind. You’ll gain skills in data visualization, predictive modeling, and optimization in a flexible, 100% online format. Learn to drive efficiency, improve outcomes, and support informed decision-making so you can build the future you deserve.
Benefits of a 100% online master’s of Business Analytics from UT San Antonio Online
In our 100% online MSBA program, your coursework is designed to go beyond theory so you can apply what you’re learning immediately. Through hands-on projects and applied assignments, you’ll gain experience using tools like Python, SQL, Tableau and R* while strengthening your ability to analyze data and communicate insights that support real business decisions.
*No coding experience is required for UT San Antonio Online’s MSBA program.
You’ll develop in-demand analytics and visualization skills that employers are actively seeking. Whether you’re working with data preparation and exploration or predictive modeling and optimization, the curriculum is built to help you work confidently with complex data so you can deliver meaningful results.
In the UT San Antonio Online MSBA program, you’ll examine and solve real business challenges across industries like finance, marketing, healthcare and supply chain management. You’ll learn how to translate data into strategies that improve processes, increase efficiency and guide decision-making in professional settings.
You don’t need a coding or technical background for the UT San Antonio Online Master of Science in Business Administration program. It’s designed to support professionals from a range of academic and career paths. You’ll gain the foundation and guidance you need to build advanced analytics skills with confidence.
Your courses are built to keep you engaged and supported. You’ll work through structured weekly modules, short video lessons and interactive content designed to make complex topics more approachable. You won’t be learning alone, either. You’ll receive regular feedback from world-renowned, expert faculty, and you’ll collaborate with classmates on discussions and group projects.
This 100% online program is designed for busy professionals like you. With no required class meeting times and weekly deadlines to keep you on track, you can complete your coursework when it fits your schedule, without compromising your other responsibilities.
Graduate Program Cost
$775 per credit hour. Pricing you can plan for.
No Additional Fees
Cost is all-inclusive - no on-campus amenity fees.
No Out-of-State Tuition
Pay the same price, no matter where you live.
Admission and Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed Principles of Accounting I or Financial Accounting before applying. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | Optional 2 - letters academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Summer | Not Available | Not Available | |
Career Options
Online MSBA Classes
To earn the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree, you’ll complete 30 credit hours. See some of our courses:
Explore the UT San Antonio MSBA course catalog for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview
The fully online Master of Science in Business Analytics is a 30-credit-hour, STEM-designated graduate program that is made to fit your busy schedule. It delivers the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus program with maximum flexibility — no scheduled class times, no residency requirement and no campus visits required. You can complete coursework on your own schedule from anywhere.
The program prepares you to use data, analytics and AI to support decision-making in modern organizations. You’ll develop strengths in:
- Business analytics and AI
- Data management and integration
- Data visualization and communication
- Machine learning for business
- Text analytics
- Decision-making in business
Bootcamps and electives can help build statistics and programming foundations if you need additional preparation. You’ll also have access to advising and career resources that help connect your coursework to internships, professional development and post-graduation opportunities.
Yes. The fully online MS in Business Analytics program at UT San Antonio is STEM-designated. That means the curriculum emphasizes quantitative, analytical skills — often including data, modeling and research methods — and (for eligible international students) STEM designation may support additional Optional Practical Training (OPT) time under STEM OPT extension rules. You’ll still get strong business context, but with a clear focus on advanced analytics and evidence-based decision-making.
Most students complete the fully online MS in Business Analytics in 1–2 years, depending on how many courses they take each term. The program offers a self-paced structure that allows you to accelerate or slow down based on your professional and personal commitments.
Yes. The fully online MS in Business Analytics is delivered by the same AACSB-accredited faculty and follows the same curriculum standards as the on-campus program. The degree conferred will say The University of Texas at San Antonio, with no indication your degree was completed online.
No. The fully online MS in Business Analytics program at UT San Antonio does not offer concentrations. It follows a general curriculum designed for maximum flexibility for working professionals like you. If you are interested in a concentration, consider the on-campus master’s in Business Analytics program, which does offer hyflex options for flexibility in program modalities.
At UT San Antonio Online, you won’t have any class meeting times. You complete your coursework around your own schedule. Instead, you engage with:
- Pre-recorded video lectures and interactive course modules
- Weekly assignments, discussions and applied projects
- Regular feedback and interaction with faculty and peers
- Group work and collaborative projects conducted virtually
All coursework is accessible through Canvas, UT San Antonio’s online learning management system.
Tuition for the MS in Business Analytics program is $775 per credit hour. There are no additional fees and no out-of-state tuition.
The price quoted above reflects the total per-credit-hour cost of tuition and fees for exclusively online students. Most classes are three credit hours. The total cost can vary depending on the hours needed and possible transfer credits.
UT San Antonio Online reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by The University of Texas Board of Regents.
Under state law, the UT Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider the proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. For this reason, your registration is not considered final until after the Board’s action setting tuition and fees for each academic year.
No. You aren’t required to submit GMAT/GRE scores for the 100% online MSBA program at UT San Antonio. Professional work experience is not required for admission, either.
To apply to the fully online Master of Science in Business Analytics program at UT San Antonio, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent international degree), and you must meet the university’s graduate admission requirements.
No GMAT or GRE scores are required. This program also reviews whether you have completed adequate coursework or have equivalent preparation for success in graduate-level business analytics study.
Students from non-business backgrounds are encouraged to apply; you do not need to have an undergraduate business degree to be considered.
As part of your application, you’ll submit official transcripts from all institutions attended (with English translations for international transcripts, if needed). Depending on your academic background, you may also need to provide additional supporting materials required through the graduate application process. For the most accurate and current checklist, you should review the program’s application requirements before submitting your application.
Skills and Career Outcomes
You’ll build technical and analytical skills that support end-to-end analytics work — from getting data ready to communicating insights. Core coursework covers data management and analytics integration, data visualization and communication, machine learning for business analytics and text analytics. Students typically strengthen programming and statistics skills through bootcamps or electives, and you can expect to work with common analytics environments for querying, modeling and visualization as you complete projects and assignments.
Featured courses include:
- Introduction to Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Data Management and Analytics Integration
- Data Visualization and Communication for Business Applications
- Decision-Making in Business
- Machine Learning for Business Analytics
- Text Analytics for Business
See the UT San Antonio MSBA course catalog for more information.
With a MS in Business Analytics from UT San Antonio Online, you can prepare for a wide range of data-driven careers across industries.
Through the program’s focus on data analysis, predictive modeling and business decision-making, you can prepare for roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Analytics consultant
- Operations analyst
Industries include:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Healthcare
- Supply chain management
- Economics
- Other business-related areas.
You’ll learn how to use data to solve real business problems, communicate insights clearly and support strategic decisions. The career outlook is also strong for analytics-related roles, and employers continue to seek professionals who can combine technical data skills with business knowledge.
- Allstate
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Dell
- Frost Bank
- Halliburton
- H-E-B
- Methodist Healthcare System
- Northwestern Mutual
- South Alamo Medical Group
- Southwest Research Group
- University Health
- USAA
- U.S. Army
