Earn your MSBA in two years

Analytics courses are offered in an 8-week format in fall, spring, and summer. 

You're in control of your plan of study. Take two courses each semester and finish in two years, or move more quickly and finish in one year—the pace is up to you.   

You can take up to 6 semester hours of electives through the Iowa MBA.

Sample plans

These plans represent two of many ways to earn the MSBA in two years (or less). Plan to collaborate with your academic advisor to craft a plan of study that works for you.

Sample one-year plan of study

Year 1

Fall

  • Data Management
  • Data Programming in Python
  • Data & Decisions
  • Elective

Spring

  • Data Science
  • Elective
  • Visual Analytics
  • Elective

Summer

  • Advanced Analytics
  • Elective

 

Sample two-year plan of study

Year 1

Fall

  • Data and Decisions
  • Data Programming in Python

Spring

  • Data Science
  • Elective

Summer

  • Data Management 

 

Year 2

Fall

  • Advanced Analytics
  • Elective

Spring

  • Elective
  • Elective

Summer

  • Visual Analytics

 

Ready to get started?

We have three start times a year: fall, spring, and summer. Once you’re admitted to the program, your academic advisor will be there to guide you every step of the way.