Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Take your next step as a leader in today's world of business with a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree from Lincoln Memorial University! The LMU MSBA's comprehensive, 30 credit hour program is comprised of entirely online coursework to better meet the needs of working professionals.  This business analytics program was specifically designed to help you further develop your proven ability to utilize data to create value– added solutions for important business challenges.

Not only can the MSBA program be completed in as few as 20 months, but our faculty will strive to strengthen your critical thinking by supplying you with a wide variety of analytical skills and a heightened team mentality. After completing the MSBA program, you'll be well equipped to:

Apply to the MSBA Program!

Admission Requirements

The admission decision is based on an evaluation of all application materials submitted by the individual. The following are criteria utilized in the decision process:

1. MSBA Application

2. Previous work experience

3. Undergraduate GPA

4. Graduate GPA

5. Course work in business, calculus, & linear algebra

6. Writing sample

7. Reference check

Applicants must submit the online application for admission, a personal statement, the $50 application fee, a current resume including professional references which may be checked, official transcripts showing the completion of an accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA, and official transcripts of all other undergraduate and graduate course work from accredited institutions.

Additional application requirements for international applicants

International students must have a minimum score of 70 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a six (6) on the IELTS exam. In cases where a foreign student is otherwise qualified for admission to the program, but his/her TOEFL score indicates the need for additional English language instruction, he/she might be admitted conditionally to the program pending satisfactory completion of the necessary courses.

If an applicant, domestic or international, has completed their bachelor’s degree in a country other than the United States, the applicant is required to submit a degree evaluation report from a reputable credentialing service (WES – World Education Services, http://wes.org/) that demonstrates degree and course equivalency. The official report for each degree evaluation report must be submitted directly from the credentialing service and provided to the School of Business; Graduate Department; 421 Park 40 North Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923.

You may send your resume and essay questions directly to Ethan Dyer (Ethan.Dyer@LMUnet.edu) or use the upload function in the application portal.

Please send all transcripts electronically to Ethan Dyer at Ethan.Dyer@LMUnet.edu.

How To Apply

For admission into the Master of Business Analytics program, you must complete the online MSBA application through the LMU portal. 

Program Outcomes

After you have completed and graduated from the MSBA program at LMU, there are no shortage of professional opportunities awaiting you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you'll have access to a variety of rewarding positions including:

The job growth outlook for both of these positions and other MSBA careers is much higher than the average, so you can feel confident you'll find a wide range of job opportunities after graduation. 

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the MSBA degree program at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us and one of our team members will help as best they can!

April Anderson
Graduate & Professional Programs Recruiter
Phone: 865.531.4152
Email: april.anderson@xgcr.net

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