Cornell Johnson Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

The Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is a 30-credit curriculum delivered in two distinct formats: a full-time 10-month program in New York City (NYC) and a part-time 16-month Online+ program. The program equips quantitative professionals with advanced data analytics, machine learning tools, and strategic decision-making frameworks to drive organizational impact across modern industries.

The Cornell Johnson MSBA program offers a rigorous curriculum across both program formats that allows students to develop technical skills, learn how to analyze data, evaluate AI-generated insights, communicate findings, and work collaboratively to solve complex business problems.

The MSBA curriculum combines analytics, machine learning, programming, data management, business strategy, and executive communication. Students learn how to connect technical analysis with business judgment and decision-making through core focus areas that include business-first analytics and data-driven decision making, applied AI and machine learning for business challenges, programming, data engineering, and modern analytics tools, data visualization, storytelling, and executive communication, analytics applications across finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, and team-based collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving. Across both program formats, learning is reinforced through hands-on projects, industry engagement, networking opportunities, workshops, and experiential learning designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world application. Students work closely and network with faculty, peers, and industry professionals while building the skills employers increasingly value in an AI-enabled business environment.

The Cornell Johnson Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program enrolls a selective, globally diverse cohort across its NYC full-time and Online+ part-time formats. Students bring multidisciplinary academic foundations spanning STEM, business, economics, engineering, and computer science, combined with diverse professional backgrounds to maintain a collaborative, highly interactive learning environment.

The Cornell Johnson College of Business provides comprehensive career development resources and dedicated career management support via the Johnson College Career Management Center. Experienced career coaches and consultants use a hands-on approach to help students successfully navigate their career journey, whether they are looking to pivot careers or enhance marketability in their current vertical.

Students receive personalized guidance through both one-on-one and group coaching settings, covering value proposition development, career messaging and branding, networking, interviewing, resume preparation, and compensation negotiations. These resources help students secure internships and full-time positions across multiple functions and industries. Additionally, students gain access to university and college-wide career events in New York City, Ithaca, and the extensive Cornell alumni network.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, the Cornell MSBA program tuition is $89,864, billed in equal installments at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. This does not include other university fees, housing, meals, and living expenses which are estimated separately based on the chosen program format.

Regarding financial aid, all MSBA applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Eligible applicants may access federal student loans (via FAFSA using school code 002711), private student loans, employer sponsorship, and veteran’s benefits including the Yellow Ribbon Program. Additional funding resources and financial planning assistance are coordinated directly through the financial aid office.

To apply to the Cornell Johnson Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program, applicants need to submit the following materials:

• Completed Cornell graduate school application and application fee ($105 nonrefundable fee, with fee waiver options available for current or former U.S. military members and current or recent Cornell alumni)
• Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts required for initial review, with separate guidelines for students with non-U.S. credentials)
• Resume or CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic statement of purpose (500-word maximum)
• Personal statement (300 to 500 words)
• Video interview (completed via automated invitation following application submission)
• English language proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable)

The application deadlines for the Cornell Johnson MSBA programs are as follows:

Online+ (Part-time):

• Deadline 1: September 15
• Deadline 2: October 15
• Deadline 3: November 15
• Deadline 4: December 15
• Deadline 5: January 15
• Deadline 6: February 15
• Deadline 7: March 15 (Cornell Employee Degree Program application deadline)

NYC (Full-time):

• Deadline 1: December 1
• Deadline 2: January 15
• Deadline 3: March 1
• Deadline 4: April 15