Study Abroad Course Guide
Business Analytics Abroad for Indian Students
A master's in Business Analytics combines data, statistics and business decision-making, usually in 1–1.5 years. It suits students from engineering, commerce, economics and management backgrounds and is popular in the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia.
Business Analytics Abroad at a Glance
- Duration
- 1–1.5 years
- Degrees
- MS Business Analytics, MSc Business Analytics, Master of Business Analytics
- Tests
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE; GMAT or GRE for some programs
- Cost
- Usually comparable to other business master's at the same university.
Best Countries for Business Analytics
Where Indian students most often study business analytics, and why.
🇺🇸United States
Many STEM-designated programs with OPT extension
Study in United States🇬🇧United Kingdom
One-year MSc at leading business schools
Study in United Kingdom🇮🇪Ireland
Strong analytics hiring in Dublin
Study in Ireland🇨🇦Canada
Post-study work through the PGWP
Study in Canada🇦🇺Australia
Industry-linked programs and post-study work
Study in AustraliaEligibility for Business Analytics Abroad
- Bachelor's in engineering, commerce, economics, maths or business
- Comfort with statistics and basic programming
- Work experience helps but is not always required
Entrance and English Tests
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
- GMAT or GRE for some programs
Popular Specialisations
Career Options After Business Analytics
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Analytics Consultant
- Product Analyst
- Operations Analyst
Business Analytics Abroad — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Business Analytics a STEM course in the USA?
Many US Business Analytics programs are STEM-designated, which makes graduates eligible for the 24-month OPT extension. Check each program's designation.
Can commerce students study Business Analytics abroad?
Yes, if you are comfortable with statistics and willing to learn tools such as Python, R and SQL. Many programs admit commerce and economics graduates.
Business Analytics or Data Science — which should I choose?
Choose Business Analytics if you want to work close to business decisions; choose Data Science if you want deeper technical work in modelling and engineering.
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