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The MS in Business Analytics & Technologies provides the students with highly sought-after technology skills and hands-on experience with business analytics applications – in data visualization, predictive analytics, SQL, enterprise systems integration (SAP S4HANA), data mining, and data warehousing.

Common jobs our students get after graduation: Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting Specialist, Project Managers, Market Research Analyst, Application Architect, Auditors.

  • Train for a high paying US job. Our graduates have over 97% placement rate and average salary of $92,000
  • No prior experience needed
  • Online with flexible schedule or on-campus
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
  • Federal loans for this program typically cover tuition and up to $8,500 per semester towards living expenses for US students

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Pedro Ugalde, admissions counselorPedro Ugalde is this program’s admissions counselor for US students. Pedro will provide you with all the details of becoming a student, including connecting you with the program director or faculty.

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International applicants may connect with us through our international inquiry form.

What will I learn?

  • Business analytics including various tools such as SAP Business Objects, SAP Lumira, Data Warehouse, Crystal Reports, and predictive analytics.
  • Interpret data to support organizational decision-making; translate a business problem into a data analytics project.
  • Integrated business processes using SAP S4HANA Modules include finance, controlling, sales & distribution, quality management, warehouse management, project management, production planning, and material management.

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Pedro Ugalde, admissions counselorPedro Ugalde is this program’s admissions counselor for US students. Pedro will provide you with all the details of becoming a student, including connecting you with the program director or faculty.

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International applicants may connect with us through our international inquiry form.

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Featured faculty

Naveed Abbasi is director of the MS in Business Analytics & Technologies, MBA in Accounting and SAP programs and professor of Analytics, Information systems and Accounting. Naveed brings more than 20 years of valuable experience in financial reporting, data analysis, implementing ERP systems and accounting systems for multinational corporations and SMEs. Besides teaching SAP courses, he teaches data analytics, financial modeling, and corporate financial reporting.

College of Business Administration Faculty

Degree requirements

To graduate, students must complete 30 credits of study consisting of Business Analytics & Technologies courses, business elective courses, and the general requirements for a master’s degree.

The program can be completed in three semesters.

Featured courses

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Data Visualization and Reporting

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Explores techniques and best practices in visualizing data. From simple cross tabs to more complex multi-dimensional analysis using latest business tools e.g., SAP Business objects, PowerBI etc. This course gives students a thorough overview of the Analytics tools to view and create reports in financial areas. Students get experience with creating standard and customized reports from an actual database. Types of methods and tools include SAP Business objects, predictive analytics, query, and report designers. Successful decision-making requires both awareness of the external environment and deep insights into internal operations.

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Business Intelligence and Data Mining

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Organizations need to mine the data in real-time for new insights and initiatives for competitive advantage. Students develop skills in data-driven decision-making. This course covers the fundamental concepts, the business and technical knowledge, and the practical skills required of managing and mining data to support business decision-making and drive business value.

Courses may include:

  • MGT 5304 Data Visualization and Reporting
  • MGT 5305 Data Warehousing and Data Queries
  • MGT 5043 Financial Modeling and Data Analysis
  • MGT 5420 Python for Business Analytics
  • MGT 5170 Statistics for Business Analysts
  • MGT 5301 SAP Finance & Control
  • MGT 5302 Integrated Business Processes Execution
  • MGT 5303 Integrated Business Processes Configuration
  • MGT 5460 Business Intelligence and Data Mining
  • MGT 5465 Artificial Intelligence in Business Applications

To graduate, students must also satisfy the general requirements for a master’s degree

MIU’s graduates have been placed in hundreds of companies

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Develop your inner genius – our secret competitive edge

We have incorporated leading personal development technologies for maximizing success and creativity in our curriculum. All students learn the Transcendental Meditation® technique to improve their learning ability, and academic and job performance. It has also been found highly effective for reducing stress and promoting health and wellness. This is the secret to our success.

Block system - Full immersion into each subject

Blocksystem at MIU

In our block system, you’ll take only one course at a time, fully immersing yourself in that subject. This approach enables you to learn more with less stress, with deeper understanding and better retention of the course material.

You’ll also enjoy stronger connections with ​your professors and classmates—and you’ll never have to contend with a ​nerve-wracking ​finals week!

Weekly Class Schedule

Online part-time Class Schedule

  • Tuesdays: 7:30-9:00 PM US CST
  • Thursdays: 7:30-9:00 PM US CST
  • Saturdays: 10:00-12:30 PM US CST

The class sessions are video-conferenced live via the Internet and are recorded for students whose time zone or work schedule does not permit synchronous participation.

Readings and homework account for another 7-10 hours of academic work per week.

Entrance requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field
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  • Completion of the MIU admissions process, including submitting official transcripts, a recommendation, all materials, and an interview

Additional requirements

English language verification

International applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores within the past 2 years of at least 110 on Duolingo, 6.5 on IELTS Academic, 90 on TOEFL iBT or 58 on PTE.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique

All MIU students practice the Transcendental Meditation® technique. If you have not learned it yet:

  • Once accepted as a US student, the cost of TM instruction is covered through a grant offered by MIU
  • Students are required to learn the TM technique within the first 6 weeks after enrollment.
  • Contact your admissions counselor for details
  • Find information on the TM technique or search for a TM teacher at TM.org

Cost & Aid, 2025-26

  • US Students

    • US Online MS in Business Analytics & Technologies

    The estimate for this 18-month (three-semester) program is based on the current year rate, subject to change in future years.

    18 Months’ Tuition, Fees, and Typical Financial Aid
    Tuition and fees$18,285
    Low interest federal loans -$18,285
    Your payment$0
    Optional: additional low-interest federal loans?-$25,500

    Additional Financial Aid Information

    • Federal Student Loans
      • Your FAFSA automatically qualifies you for the majority of federal student loans for this program. The remaining portion is composed of Federal Graduate PLUS loans which require “no adverse credit” or an endorser. Repayment begins after your enrollment ends.

    • Education Tax Incentives
      • There are a variety of money-saving tax benefits to assist in reducing the cost of education expenses. More about education tax benefits.
    • Veterans
      • For questions regarding Veterans Benefits, please contact Tal Ron, our Veterans Certifying Official and Director of Financial Aid, at tron@miu.edu or 641-472-1156.

    Loan Repayment Options

    • Standard
      • Payments are a fixed amount that ensures your loans are paid off within 10 years (within 10 to 30 years for Consolidation Loans).
    • Extended
      • Payments may be fixed or graduated and will ensure that your loans are paid off within 25 years.
    • Graduated
      • Payments are lower at first and then increase, usually every two years, and are for an amount that will ensure your loans are paid off within 10 years (within 10 to 30 years for Consolidation Loans).
    • Income-Based
      • Your monthly payments will be either 10 or 15 percent of discretionary income (depending on when you received your first loans), but never more than you would have paid under the 10-year Standard Repayment Plan.
    • Income Contingent
      • Payments are recalculated each year and are based on your updated income, family size, and the total amount of your Direct Loans. Any outstanding balance will be forgiven if you haven’t repaid your loan in full after 25 years.
    • Income Sensitive
      • Your monthly payment is based on annual income, but your loan will be paid in full within 15 years.
    Tuition, other fees, scholarships, and financial policies are subject to change prior to the entry date. For more information, contact us at awardofficer@miu.edu for a quick reply — normally one business day — or see more about financial aid.

  • International Students

    • International Online MS in Business Analytics & Technologies

    The estimate for this 18-month (three-semester) program is based on the current year rate, subject to change in future years.

    18 Months’ Tuition and Fees
    Tuition and fees$18,285
    Your payment$18,285

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