Diverse disciplines. Data-centric problems. Complex algorithms.
The Tippie Department of Business Analytics offers experts in data science, social network analysis, machine learning, optimization, statistics, transportation, and supply chain management. While faculty focus on their individual areas of specialty when conducting research, they bring that information to life in the classroom.
The faculty within the department includes a roster of tenure-track faculty, experienced lecturers, and adjunct faculty from the corporate sector. Department research is highly regarded and frequently cited in journals and publications. Both faculty and PhDs benefit from a seminar series that brings top researchers to campus to present.
Academic Programs
Business Analytics & Information Systems Major
Two tracks to achieve your goals. Graduates enjoy some of the highest job placement rates among Tippie undergraduate majors.
PhD in Business Analytics
The PhD in Business Analytics from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business is one the leading doctoral programs in business analytics. It is a STEM designated PhD program with specializations in information systems, quantitative methods, and operations management.
Full-time Master of Business Analytics
Immerse yourself in the fast-growing field of business analytics. The full-time, on-campus master’s is a three-semester program that will put you on the leading edge of a burgeoning industry hungry for top talent.
Part-time Master of Business Analytics
Gain expertise manipulating data and mining it for business insights. Offered weeknights in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and the Quad Cities.
Business Analytics Certificate
Learn how to analyze data for business decisions by earning this graduate-level certificate. Offered in the evenings in three locations in Iowa.
Department Highlights
Tippie Analytics Cooperative
Analytics students provide business solutions for real-world clients through student consulting projects.
The Tippie team came home with second place out of 14 teams in this inaugural event.
An award-winning student organization that provides networking events, hands-on learning, and professional development activities.
By the Numbers
BAIS alums employed or in grad school
Average starting salary for BAIS grads
