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Athens OH 45701-2979

Business Analytics and AI Careers

Impact Business Strategy and Drive Growth as an Analytics Expert

Technical Skillsets | In-Demand Careers | AACSB Accredited

The Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence online degree from Ohio University will give you the technical training you need to pursue lucrative, growing career paths in data science, AI and beyond. Apply what you learn immediately in the workplace and become an asset to any organization.

What Makes Us Unique?

  • OHIO's College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • Build analytics skills, business acumen and leadership expertise to inform strategy and make data-driven decisions.
  • No technical background is required for admission.

Jobs in Business Analytics

  • Chief Information Officer

    $183,695

    per year1

  • Data Scientist

    $112,590

    per year2

  • Financial Analyst

    $101,910

    per year3

  • Market Research Analyst

    $76,950

    per year4

Add Value to Any Company with an Online Master Business Analytics and AI degree

In our digitally-driven culture, organizations across industries need trained data analytics and AI leaders to collect, organize and analyze business information. With OHIO's online Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence degree program, you will have the technical expertise and business acumen to apply data findings to solve problems, make strategic investments and facilitate growth.

Whether you are seeking entry-level careers in business analytics or are ready to make a bigger impact in your current role, our online MBAAI program gives you the comprehensive education you need to advance in different types of analytics, AI and data science roles.

  • Roles for Data Scientists are projected to grow 34% by 2034.5
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects computer and information technology occupations will grow between 2024-2034 creating about 317,700 jobs per year.6
  • Professionals in this field earn an average of $105,990 per year, higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.6

Graduate Testimonial

"I have to work with large data sets on my job. Learning how to organize it in a database and use complex SQL statements has given me a strong edge over my peers."
— Mark Blustein, 2023 MBAn Graduate

Mark Blustein

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You'll Learn

When you complete your online business analytics and AI degree, you will be able to:

  • Design descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical solutions for business problems by integrating analytics and artificial intelligence techniques.
  • Apply machine learning and AI models to analyze business data and generate actionable insights.
  • Design and operationalize analytics and AI solutions by building, deploying, and maintaining models that support data-driven business decisions.
  • Evaluate ethical and governance implications of AI applications and incorporate best AI practices in data-driven business strategies.
  • Support decision-making through written communication of analytics and AI-driven insights.
  • Support decision-making through visual communication of analytics and AI-driven insights.
     

Skills You'll Gain

Technical Skills
  • Descriptive analytics
  • Predictive analytics
  • Prescriptive analytics
  • Excel
  • Tableau
  • Alteryx
  • SQL
  • R
  • Python

Interdisciplinary Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Data leadership
  • Interpreting data
  • Communicating findings to non-technical stakeholders

Career Services

Ohio University's Business Academic Advising & Career Services offers a variety of expert, personalized career services specifically for business students and alumni. With OHIO's Career Acceleration Team (GradCAT), you will also have access to four months of support from a dedicated team that includes a personal career coach, a branding expert and a career concierge. Our alumni benefit from a proprietary technology platform and one free coaching session each year – for life.

Learn about Career Support

Personalized Career Coaching

We offer convenient, live coaching via video conference or by phone to help you prepare for career success and maximize your professional potential. We help you determine your career goals, then ensure you have the resources you need to achieve them.

Job Search Resources

Put your best foot forward and stand out to employers with helpful templates, detailed best-practice guidelines and more. We also offer job search tools like personal assessments, professional development webinars and online resources that can be accessed anywhere, anytime through our industry-leading technology platform.

Professional Development Sessions

OHIO students can also participate in free professional development sessions led by industry experts. These live, virtual sessions cover topics like career self-concept, basic job search skills, and how to qualify for promotions and prepare for leadership opportunities.

Sources

  1. Payscale.com. Average Chief Information Officer Salary. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chief_Information_Officer_(CIO)/Salary.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data Scientists. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Financial Analysts. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Market Research Analysts. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data Scientists. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm.
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