Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Discover the program that promises to “breed industry unicorns” in just one year. The online Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (MS BIDA) program teaches precisely to the three critical skills needed by data analysis professionals that are rare to find in a single individual: business intelligence, presentation, and data analytics.

The rapid increase and accessibility to big data gives managers in all departments — from marketing and analytics to purchasing and HR, to business development and accounting — the power to identify, with pinpoint precision, the cause of organizational problems and the strategy behind successful solutions. Application-based coursework, including your choice of R and Python programming languages, is geared towards professional problem solvers. Those who need to answer questions like how their company can gain a competitive edge in business, where to save money in a supply chain, what’s the best pricing strategy, or how to optimize the workforce, benefit from this 1-year MS degree.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's Online Degree Programs

At Saint Mary's, we take pride in offering online undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to complement the schedules of working adults like you. Get an affordable, convenient education from a top-ranked university that's grounded in real-world applications.

Saint Mary's University's long history of innovation in education continues with our learning management system on an iPad, allowing for learning on the go. Our commitment to our Lasallian Catholic tradition of continuous learning, ethics, and advancing the common good also endures. Through our online programs, we work hard to encourage students to become thoughtful professionals and ethical leaders.

Take the Classroom With You

Discover our revolutionary learning management system on an iPad that puts classes at your fingertips. As a student in our online programs, you will receive an iPad loaded with our learning platform to use during the duration of the program.

• Seamlessly access your course materials
• Keep up with classmates and faculty wherever you are
• Develop mobile technology skills employers value

Gain a practical, career-focused education in a supportive, student-oriented online environment. Find out more about Saint Mary's University and its history of educational innovation.