TIPPIE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
PART-TIME MASTER'S AND CERTIFICATE
DECISION
GUIDE
PROGRAM TIMING AND COURSE FORMATS
You can start the part-time Master of Business Analytics program or the part-time Business
Analytics Certificate three times per year: spring (January), summer (May), or fall (August). You
determine the timing and pace. Take up to 10 years to finish, if you need it.
COURSE FORMATS HOW IN-PERSON COURSES WORK
Courses are offered fully online, or in person if In-person sessions in Cedar Rapids or Des Moines
you’re near our Cedar Rapids or Des Moines one night a week, no Fridays or weekends. Some
campus. You can also take a mix of online and courses include pre-recorded lecture content.
in-person courses. Most analytics courses are 11
weeks in length.
HOW ONLINE COURSES WORK
Pre-recorded content you'll consume on your own
plus live sessions one night a week where students
are logged in together. No Fridays or weekends.
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BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROGRAMS
Data drives the way businesses make decisions, and when you have the skills to interpret it, you
become invaluable to your org.
The Business Analytics Certificate is designed to work as a stand-alone program that introduces
fundamental concepts, or you can dive deeper and use your credits toward a master's degree.
When you’re ready to make the leap to the master’s program, you’ll have a head start, with half of
the credits already under your belt and no time lost.
PART-TIME ANALYTICS PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
CERTIFICATE MASTER'S DEGREE
A deeper dive into specific applications
Solid fundamentals in data science, data
CONTENT like text analytics, health care analytics,
programming, and advanced analytics
data visualization, and more
In-person at our Cedar Rapids or In-person at our Cedar Rapids or
WHERE Des Moines campus, fully online, or a Des Moines campus, fully online, or a
combination of both combination of both
LENGTH 5 courses/15 semester hours 10 courses/30 semester hours
TIME TO
As little as 1 year Around 3 years
COMPLETE
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CURRICULUM
Our programs are designed to be flexible and in tune with busy home and work lives. You can
take it slowly or you can finish quickly—it’s all up to you.
AVAILABILITY OF COURSES
These course lists are designed for planning purposes. Some classes are not available at each
location in every semester. In-person courses rotate between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.
CERTIFICATE AND MASTER’S REQUIRED MASTER’S DEGREE SAMPLE COURSE MASTER’S DEGREE SAMPLE BUSINESS
COURSES ELECTIVES ELECTIVES
The certificate comprises these five courses, while Four course electives are required for the master’s Up to two of the four required electives may be
all five are required for the master’s degree. degree. A sample of course options is below: taken from a select set of MBA courses. A sample
of course options is below:
• Data and Decisions • Text Analytics
• Data Management and Visual Analytics • Big Data Management and Analytics • Corporate Financial Reporting
• Data Programming in R or Data Programming • Applied Optimization • Operations and Supply Chain
in Python • Information Visualization • Project Management
• Data Science • Financial Analytics • Agile Project Management
• Advanced Analytics • Health Care Analytics • Marketing Management
• Data Leadership and Management • Managerial Finance
• Supply Chain Analytics • Corporate Investment and Financial Decisions
• Digital Marketing Analytics • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Social Analytics • Managing a Growth Business
MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
PROJECT
The Analytics Experience capstone course uses the
knowledge gained in core courses to solve a
real-world business problem.
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PART-TIME BUSINESS ANALYTICS/MBA DUAL DEGREE
There was a time when companies needed a computer scientist to mine their data, a finance
grad to put it into business context, and a manager to lead change and gain buy-in. Not anymore.
Tippie’s MBA/MSBA is the conduit to one person who can do it all.
DUAL DEGREE BENEFITS
Each degree program accepts, or cross-counts, courses from the other, which cuts the credits
you need to earn both degrees separately by five courses. That’s 15 credit hours, the equivalent
of about a year’s worth of classes, or about $10k in tuition savings.
MBA/M.S. PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
After applying to the dual degree program, you can complete the requirements for the MBA or
the MSBA first, or complete both at the same time—whichever makes the most sense for you.
LENGTH TUITION
Flexible; estimated 8 to 10 semesters, or about 4 Tuition per class is the same for both programs and
years the MBA/MSBA program: $2,250 per course.
TIMING CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
Apply as soon as you know you’d like to pursue the A total of 60 (33 MBA and 27 MSBA)
dual degree. You can start the dual degree program
even if you’ve already begun the MBA or the
master's.
TEST SCORES
No score is required to apply but it can serve to
strengthen your application. If you choose to submit
a score, upload a copy of your score report within
the online application.
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ADMISSION
BUSINESS ANALYTICS CERTIFICATE PART-TIME BUSINESS ANALYTICS MASTER’S DEGREE
Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered: Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered:
• A U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited • A U.S. bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited
college/university or equivalent from another country with a college/university or equivalent from another country with a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (3-year degrees will usually be cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (3-year degrees will usually be
considered only with an additional 2-year master’s level degree) considered only with an additional 2-year master’s level degree)
• At least 12 months of post-undergraduate professional, full-time work • At least 18 months of post-undergraduate professional, full-time work
experience experience
• U.S. citizenship/permanent residency, or non-U.S. citizenship with a • U.S. citizenship/permanent residency, or non-U.S. citizenship with a
valid non-student visa valid non-student visa
DUAL MSBA/MBA ADMISSION If your undergraduate GPA is below the 3.0 minimum for the master’s,
To pursue the dual Master of Business Analytics/MBA, you must meet apply to the certificate program. After you have completed 12 credit
the admission requirements and be admitted to both programs. hours (4 classes), the university allows you to use grades earned in the
Admission requirements for the Iowa MBA Program can be found at certificate courses to meet the GPA requirement for the master’s
tippie.uiowa.edu/iowa-mba/admissions. program.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
We accept applications year-round for admission in the spring, summer, or fall semesters.
ADMISSION DEADLINES
SPRING SUMMER FALL
Priority application deadline October 15 February 15 March 15
Final application deadline January 1 May 1 August 1
Deadlines are the same for both the certificate and the master's degree. If we reach capacity
after the priority deadline, the application will close. Apply early.
Registration for classes begins before the final application deadline. To maximize course
availability, you should apply by the priority deadline.
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TUITION AND BILLING
Tuition for part-time Business Analytic courses is $2,250 per course; $11,250 for the total
Certificate program, or $22,500 for the total master's degree program. The rate is the same for
Iowa residents and nonresidents. We review tuition annually and it is subject to change. For
billing and payment details, go to ubill.fo.uiowa.edu.
FEES
Part-time Business Analytics students pay a one-time Records and Documents fee. The amount
is $225 for master’s students and $75 for certificate students. If you're a University of Iowa
graduate, this fee is waived.
BILLING OPTIONS
You can pay your tuition bill, or U-Bill, any of the three methods below.
1. Online via EFT (electronic funds transfer) from a savings or checking account or by
credit or debit card (fees for credit card payments may apply).
2. By mail with a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order
3. In person at the University of Iowa campus (2700 University Capitol Centre)
If you aren’t able to pay the balance in full at the beginning of the semester, we offer the option
to defer tuition payments. This requires a small fee of $15–35 and there are two methods:
1. Deferred Payment Plan―Pay in three installments over the course of a semester
2. Employer Deferment―Employers often require proof of a satisfactory grade before
reimbursing tuition. If this is the case, you can submit a form with your employer’s signature
that will defer tuition payments until the semester’s end.
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FINANCIAL AID AND FINANCING
WAYS TO FINANCE YOUR MASTER’S OR CERTIFICATE
There are several options to consider for financing your Business Analytics credential. OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
[email protected]
(319) 335-1450
EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE
(800) 553-4692
More than 80% of our students receive some reimbursement from their employers, either full or
partial. Check with your company’s human resources department to find out if tuition assistance
is available.
VETERAN BENEFITS
As a military veteran or active-duty service member, you’re entitled to paying zero application
fees. If you plan to use veteran’s benefits, you can get help through the Office of GI Bill Services
at 319-335-3895 or [email protected].
LOANS
Federally subsidized loans are usually available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. If you
plan to go this route, you’ll want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) well in advance of starting classes. See financialaid.uiowa.edu/graduate for
instructions and details.
Business Analytics students also have access to a growing number of private loans. Contact
your bank and research your options; terms and conditions for these programs vary.
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The information and
APPLICATION CHECKLIST policies in this guide are
HOW TO SUBMIT provided for informational
purposes, and are accurate
Official application Submit online: apply.tippie.uiowa.edu and current as of when this
guide was produced.
Resume Submit in online application Policies and procedures
are subject to change at
Transcripts Official transcripts—send to: any time without notice. To
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for an admissions The University of Iowa see the most up-to-date
decision. If fully admitted, official transcripts must be Office of Admissions information, visit the
received before your admission will be formalized. 108 Calvin Hall Tippie College of Business
website.
Iowa City, IA 52242
International applicants should visit tippie.uiowa.edu/ [email protected] Part-time Master of
content/transcripts for more information on transcript Business Analytics
requirements. Upload unofficial transcripts in the online application tippie.uiowa.edu/
masters-business-analyt-
TOEFL or IELTS scores Unofficial scores: submit within the application ics/part-time
(international candidates only)
Business Analytics
Unofficial score reports are sufficient for an admissions Official scores: request score report from testing
Certificate
decision. If fully admitted, official score reports must service. Institution Code: 6681 tippie.uiowa.edu/
be received before your admission will be considered graduate-certificates/
official. business-analytics-certifi-
cate
To be considered for a waiver, email
[email protected].
Statement of purpose Submit in online application
Limit to 500 words or less
Application fee Pay online by credit card
Certificate: $40
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