Why Get an MS in Business Analytics & AI?
Prepare to lead across industries.
Join an analytics program for business people—no coding background required.
Kogod is Best in Class for AI
Kogod is shaping the future of AI-driven innovation. Named “Best in Class for AI” by Times Higher Education’s Poets & Quants, we’re setting the pace with major initiatives like our partnership with Perplexity and the launch of the Institute for Applied AI.
Gain the Skills that Help You
Excel in the AI Economy
You will emerge with highly sought-after expertise in advanced quantitative methods, machine learning, and natural language processing, coupled with a strong understanding of ethical AI practices and business acumen. Through rigorous coursework and applied projects, you will develop proficiency in data manipulation, predictive modeling, data visualization, and prompt engineering, leveraging tools like R, Python, SQL, and Tableau.
Prepare for Any Field
with Industry-Driven Paths
With AI poised to transform every industry, you can customize your Business Analytics & AI degree and focus your electives on sustainability, marketing, finance, forensic accounting, or data science. Or, work with an advisor to build your own specialization for ultimate marketability to future employers.
Earn Your Degree Your Way
With flexible options to study in-person, online, or anywhere in between on a full-time or part-time basis, you can tailor the program to fit your life, career, and family. All students, no matter the modality, complete their studies with an in-person hands-on practicum in Washington, DC, where you’ll work with real data to solve business challenges and build valuable professional connections.
Business analytics skills can be applied in nearly any field. Fine-tune your degree and focus your electives on sustainability, marketing, finance, forensic accounting, or data science. Or, work with an advisor to build your own specialization!
Real-world experience can set you apart when entering the job market. Prepare for future career opportunities with the Business Analytics & AI practicum, which allows students to use real data to solve business challenges. It takes place in Washington, DC, giving you the chance to network with your peers and make valuable connections.
You'll gain essential knowledge in a variety of business functions like technology, strategy, operations, supply chain, finance, accounting, and marketing, preparing you for a seat at the table on any topic.
Kogod connects you with unparalleled networking and professional opportunities in DC, like global Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs.
The relationships you build within the Kogod community can be meaningful—both personally and professionally. Leverage the benefits of our deliberately small class sizes, designed to foster enduring bonds with your peers and professors.
Employers are looking for technically savvy graduates with demonstrated STEM skills. Our STEM-designated program synchronizes management skills with technical expertise, educating a new generation of business leaders proficient in using cutting-edge technologies and approaches.
International Student Deadline
April 1, 2025
Int'l Applicant Deadline
Apr. 1, 2025
Domestic Applicant Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Careers and Outcomes
All students get access to Kogod's Career Development team. With over 200 years of experience in coaching, mentoring and placing students, you'll benefit from their connections and expertise as you make career moves as a student and graduate.
Return on Your Investment:
The proof is in the numbers. 94% of the program's graduates are working or pursuing additional education opportunities within six months of graduation. With an average salary increase of over 35% over graduation, you'll see a return on your investment fast.
Graduates of the MS in Business
Analytics & AI Program Work As:
+ AI Product Manager
+ AI Transformation Manager
+ Intelligence analysts
+ Financial analysts
+ Marketing analysts
+ Business analytics consultants
+ Entrepreneurs
+ Supply chain managers
What You'll Learn
A Comprehensive Core
The MS in Business Analytics and AI consists of 33 credit hours. The courses in core competencies and analytics foundations provide a well-rounded understanding of the field. You'll learn evidence-based data gathering, data modeling, and quantitative analysis, as well as how to implement these tools to provide businesses with competitive advantages. Students gain skills to work in business intelligence, financial analysis, marketing, and consulting.
And Practical Skills
All of our courses incorporate real-world datasets to help students develop practical, hands-on skills. This applied approach ensures that students can translate classroom learning into actionable insights in real business contexts from day one.
To further your expertise, you'll choose an area of focus which allows you to elevate your skills in some of the most critical aspects of analytics.
The highlight of our curriculum is the Practicum Project, which gives you the chance to apply high-level analytical skills to real-world data. When you graduate, you'll leave with the practical know-how to take on that next step in your career.
Kogod’s focus on practical
experience and relationship building
made it the ideal place for me
to develop the skills and network necessary for success in today’s business landscape.”
— Victoria Smith, Kogod Student

Dive deep into analytics with real-world AI applications. Master programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, and Tableau, and culminate your learning in a capstone project that tackles actual analytics challenges in collaboration with local organizations.
Earn both an MBA and an MS in Business Analytics & AI to strengthen your leadership skills and technical expertise. With full-time, online, and in-person options, you can customize the dual degree to fit your schedule and career goals. You'll graduate with two high-impact credentials that set you apart in a competitive, data-driven economy.
At Kogod, you’ll learn from expert faculty who are deeply invested in your academic and professional success. Our commitment to innovation goes even further with the launch of the Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence, creating new opportunities for students to participate in groundbreaking research, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving at the intersection of business and technology.
Kogod has everything
to build the best version of me:
relevant curriculum, internship
possibilities, amazing networking
and new challenges.”
— Aiko, Kogod Student

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and business students need to be prepared to utilize applications for generative AI on day one of their future jobs.
STEM-designated programs equip students with technological expertise and leadership skills vital to the US economy. The designation also allows international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training.
Gain hands-on experience by solving a problem for a real or simulated client using real-world data. Past clients include DC United, Capital One, Siemens, and Special Olympics. Projects often use data from IMDb, Netflix, Spotify, AirBnB, and more.
Students develop the ability to translate complex analytics and AI insights into compelling, accessible, and actionable narratives that engage and inform business leaders.
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Gaby is from Peru, and holds a degree in economics from Universidad de Piura. She chose to continue her education at Kogod due to the campus’s location and the reputation of its faculty. Once she completes her master’s degree, she hopes to work in consulting. Schedule a meeting with Gaby to learn more about her experience at Kogod!

Aubrey is from Harare, Zimbabwe, and has a degree in finance from the National University of Science and Technology. His career goal is to become a chartered financial analyst with a strong base in data analytics and predictive modeling. He selected Kogod to help him get there because its program best aligned with his goals.He says, “Kogod really takes time to equip students with all the necessary skills they need to become a unique breed in the industry.” To learn more about Aubrey’s experience as a Kogod student, schedule a one-on-one meeting with him!

Victoria joins the Kogod community from Albany, New York, and earned degrees in business and entertainment and business intelligence from American University. She chose Kogod for both her undergraduate and graduate programs due to its focus on applied learning, saying that “Kogod’s focus on practical experience and relationship building made it the ideal place for me to develop the skills and network necessary for success in today’s business landscape.” Victoria plans to work in business process analysis, as she is passionate about optimizing workflows and working with teams to solve high-impact problems. She’d also love to eventually teach a college course herself! To hear from Victoria about her time as a Kogod student, schedule a meeting with her!

Conrad joins Kogod from Kampala, Uganda, and earned a degree in business administration and management from the Uganda Martyrs University’s Nkozi Campus. He wants to become a data scientist and leverage his data skills to develop models that support financial institutions in innovating and improving decision making. He chose Kogod to help him get there because of its infusion of AI into its curriculum and its opportunities for hands-on learning. To learn more about Conrad’s time at Kogod, schedule a one-on-one meeting with him!

Aiko comes to Kogod from Kyrgyzstan, and holds a BBA in data analytics from the Solbridge International School of Business. She says, “Kogod has everything to build the best version of me: relevant curriculum, internship possibilities, amazing networking and new challenges. Furthermore, all of the above mentioned are achieved here using sustainable practices.” Once she earns her master’s degree, Aiko wants to be an impactful member of her future work team and make meaningful contributions through predictive models to help build and implement best strategies. Learn more about Aiko’s time at Kogod by scheduling a meeting with her!

Dheeraj comes to Kogod from Mumbai, India, and has a bachelor’s degree in management studies from the University of Mumbai. He was drawn to Kogod’s collaborative community, experiential learning opportunities, and alignment with his own career goals of being involved in data-driven decision-making. After earning his analytics degree, Dheeraj hopes to become a business analyst or business intelligence manager and to lead a team of analysts in designing and implementing strategies to improve operations and processes. Schedule a meeting with Dheeraj to learn about his experience as a Kogod student!

Mathias is from Kampala, Uganda, and has a bachelor’s degree in information and communications technology from Gulu University. He says that Kogod’s analytics program aligned perfectly with his interest in data-driven decision making and his goals of elevating his skill set. Mathias says, “The program's comprehensive curriculum, enriched by a practical learning approach harmonizes with my professional objectives. I am captivated by how analytics can revolutionize businesses and spur innovation, and I eagerly anticipate exploring this through the Kogod program to fulfill my career ambitions.” After earning his degree, Mathias plans to become a data analytics consultant, and his overarching goal is to utilize technology to improve lives in Uganda. Speak with Mathias about his Kogod experience by scheduling a meeting with him!
Kogod School of Business welcomes the leader of water technology company Xylem “at the perfect intersection” of the school’s priorities of sustainability, AI, and analytics.
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