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Why Choose Mercer University?

Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*

AACSB-Accredited School: Accreditation by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) places Mercer among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

Nationally Ranked. Distinctively Mercer: Mercer University is ranked among the top National Universities and Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.

Advance Your Career with a Business Analytics Degree

Mercer’s M.S. in Business Analytics prepares you to turn data into strategic business decisions, with a format built around your schedule and your career. You’ll develop the skills to communicate and act on data-driven business decisions and build hands-on proficiency with tools like Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Coursework includes statistics for business analytics, marketing and social media analytics, data-driven decision-making, and the legal and ethical issues affecting big data. 

The program is STEM-eligible and offered in two formats: a weekday, on-campus option at Mercer’s Atlanta campus completed in 16 months, or an online format completed in 15 months. Both formats include start dates in January or August, and Mercer’s School of Business is accredited by the AACSB for providing the highest standards of business education.

Prepare for a Rewarding Career

  • Hands-on, Experiential Learning

    Develop career-ready best practices in classes, and complete a capstone project using real data to solve a business challenge.

  • Flexible Program Formats, Two Start Dates

    Begin in January or August and receive high-quality instruction online or on Mercer’s Atlanta campus.

  • Eight-Week Classes That Build Momentum

    Learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance. Earn your degree in less than 1.5 years.

  • Experienced Faculty Mentors

    Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across industries.

  • Support for Working and Military Students

    Access dedicated support from a team who understands the lives of working adults and military students.

  • Personalized Financial Planning

    Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized support to make confident decisions about your future.

Where Mercer Graduates Work

Graduates of Mercer’s M.S. in Business Analytics have worked or interned for highly recognized employers, including:

  • BlackRock
  • Blueera
  • C4i Technologies, Inc.
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Comcast
  • Cox Communications
  • E*Trade
  • Ernst and Young
  • Gas South
  • Informa Intelligence
  • Inspire Brands
  • KPMG
  • Norfolk Southern
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Pfizer
  • Southern Company
  • Takeda
  • Truist
  • UPS
  • VonExpy
  • VyoO
  • WarnerMedia

What Mercer Graduates Are Saying

“Mercer’s Master of Science in Business Analytics prepared me to achieve a successful career in business because it approached analytics from a business perspective rather than only focusing on the quantitative aspects.”

Shannon C., M.S. in Business Analytics, '18

About Mercer University

Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.

Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages from different backgrounds all over Georgia and beyond with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality. Because no matter who you are, what you’re looking to study, or where you want to go, Mercer is for you.

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