The Master of Science in Decision Analytics (MSDA) is a STEM-designated full-time or part-time program that equips college graduates with the skills to solve complex problems and drive strategic decisions across all business sectors with applications in marketing, finance, human resources, and supply chain and operations.

The Ever-growing Demand for Business Analytics Across Industries

The demand for business analytics professionals continues to grow across various industries as organizations recognize the value of data-driven decision-making and seek to gain a competitive edge.

Master statistical, optimization, and simulation models for data-driven and informed decision-making

Gain proficiency in machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for addressing business challenges across diverse sectors

Become an expert and a persuasive communicator, ensuring your data-driven solutions to business problems are clearly understood and showcased to stakeholders

Showcase your decisions in writing and captivating oral presentations.

Admission is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of undergraduate major. In making admissions decisions, the College of Business Admissions Committee applies a partially compensatory decision process, in which exceptional strength in terms of GPA, work experience, or optional GMAT scores can offset minor deficiencies in another area.

The following criteria are required for admissions consideration, for both full and part-time applicants:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. For the MBA program, this degree can be in any subject. However, applicants applying to the MBA in Accounting or MS in Accounting programs have specific undergraduate course requirements and should submit this form for review

A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work. In exceptional cases, a GPA below 3.0 will be considered for "conditional admission" to the College of Business. Conditionally admitted students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first semester to continue in the program

Three credits of calculus. Applicants must submit proof of satisfactory completion (grade of "C" or better) of a 3-credit calculus course. An applicant may request a waiver based on an undergraduate major, business experience, and career aspirations

English language proficiency. Applicants whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English must submit test scores

F1 Visa. Required only for international students who have been accepted into the program.

In addition, admitted students are expected to have access to a PC running Windows and familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Language Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, and alternatives)

Applicants whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English must also submit one of the following:

A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above. TOEFL iBT® Home Edition test scores are acceptable.

An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0

Official scores are required to have an application reviewed for possible admission. Applicants who do not meet the minimum test scores will not be considered.

Admissions Option 2

Admitted students will take a prescribed 30 credits (10 classes); students may attend full-time or part-time. The majority of classes will be in-person with some online and/or hybrid classes.

Advanced-Data Analysis and Decision Making

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This does not include health insurance costs which will be added if a student does not submit proof of insurance.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

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The Stony Brook University College of Business offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including accounting, finance, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and operations/supply chain management. We combine classroom instruction with experiential learning and internships to foster creativity, teamwork, and networking while cultivating critical thinking skills and adaptability for future challenges and opportunities.

Master of Science in Decision Analytics

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The Ever-growing Demand for Business Analytics Across Industries

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Admissions

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