Pathways to Success

UConn’s MS in Business Analytics and Project Management is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who can address existing business problems and create new opportunities for small to global enterprises in this information rich environment. MSBAPM students graduate from UConn with both the technical knowledge needed to thrive in the business intelligence and analytics fields, along with the business acumen to tell strategic narratives with data visualization skills and contribute meaningful insights and actionable recommendations in their professional field.

We view every student's success as an extension of our own.


Who We Are

The MS in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM) is a top-ranked Master of Science program that teaches the skills that reach far beyond solving key business issues, it also provides students with the skills needed to become a leader in the industry. The program allows students to establish and improve their skills with hands-on course work and transformative experiential learning through internships, data challenges, and consulting projects. With flexible scheduling, students can study full-time or part-time, in-person at either our Hartford or Stamford, Connecticut locations.

Student Profile

2 years
Average professional work experience

2 years
Average professional work experience

317
Average GRE

317
Average GRE

27
Average age
 

27
Average age

7.11
Average IELTS

7.11
Average IELTS

45%
Enrolled identify as woman

45%
Enrolled identify as woman

98
Average TOEFL

98
Average TOEFL

622
Average GMAT
 

622
Average GMAT

3.17
Average undergraduate GPA

3.17
Average undergraduate GPA

Two Campuses: One Program

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Employment Outcomes

Top Industries

  • Consultancy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Retail

Job Titles

  • Business Analyst
  • BI Engineer
  • Consultant
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer/Data Scientist
  • Manager/Senior Analyst

Notable Employers

MSBA Notable Employers UConn Amazon Cognizant CBRE Google Prudential Cigna WorldFuel Verisk SwissRe Institute PWC Staples The Hartford IBM Microsoft PayPal Target Pfizer

What We Offer

Technical Skills

- Jira
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- SAS
- SQL
- Tableau
- Hadoop
- JMP
- Python
- Agile
- Microsoft Project
- R Studio

Opportunities to Engage

- Data Challenges
- Hackathons
- Recruitment Sessions
- Consulting Opportunities
- Career Workshops
- On-campus Interviews
- Partner with UConn-affiliated Academic Research Centers (CABA, CCEI, TIP)

Career Services

- Embedded career coaches
- Robust employer relationships
- Strong UConn alumni network (250,000+ in U.S.)

Personalized 1:1 Career Coaching

Through the Office of Graduate Career & Professional Development, Business Analytics & Project Management students are able to schedule coaching appointments with career staff year-round to discuss every aspect of the hiring process; including, but certainly not limited to: internship and full-time job searches, interviewing, professional communications, cover letter and resume development, salary negotiation strategy, effective networking, and more. Career staff also regularly plan information sessions, networking events, on-campus employer interviews, and other engaging events for MSBAPM students to develop strong connections with industry professionals.


Career Outlook for Business Analytics and Project Management Professionals

Job openings in the fields of business analytics and project management expanded dramatically over the past decade, and that trend is forecast to continue through 2029.
-U.S. Department of Labor

MSBAPM students have the opportunity to develop and improve upon numerous skills, including data analysis, SQL, Python, Tableau, Machine Learning, Business Intelligence, statistics, project planning, milestones, Microsoft Project, agile methodology, and change management. For those looking to focus solely on project management, the field continues to thrive, with the number of unique postings for project management specialist roles, from January 2020 to December 2021, being 405,903 in the United States.


ROI Stats*

Data Scientists

  • The national median salary for Data Scientists is $103,500.
  • Common comparable job titles include data analysts, business intelligence analysts, data science managers, reporting analysts, and machine learning engineers.
  • Specialized skills include data analysis, SQL, Python, Tableau, Machine Learning, Business Intelligence, and Statistics.

Project Management Specialists

  • The national median salary for Project Management Specialists is $95,216.
  • In the US, the number of unique postings for this job from January 2021 to December 2023 was 721,883.
  • Specialized skills include project planning, milestones, Microsoft Project, agile methodology, and change management.

*According to Lightcast data and salary.com


UConn Post-Graduation Success

BAPM graduates of the University of Connecticut thrive in their post-graduation professional roles; for those who graduated in 2023, including Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 semesters, 88% of students report securing roles within six months of graduation, and students report an average base salary of nearly $97,000; with an average signing bonus of $12,000. Represented employers include but are not limited to: Accenture, Adobe, ADT, Amazon, Amgen, Bank of America, Best Buy, Boehringer Ingelheim, Charter Communications, Cigna, Cisco Systems, Citigroup, CVS, Dell, Delta Airlines, Discover Financial Services, Eversource, EY, FedEx, GE HealthCare, General Dynamics Electric Boat, HCA Health, Humana, Johnson and Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, KPMG, Kroger, Lockheed Martin, Medtronic, Nike, PayPal, PwC, Target, TikTok, T-Mobile, Travelers Insurance, UnitedHealth Group, Voya Financial, Walmart Corporate, and many more.


MSBAPM Alumni Network

UConn MS in Business Analytics and Project Management alumni hold data science, business intelligence, project manager, and many other positions at some of the world’s largest, well-known companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Unilever, McKinsey, and CVS Health/Aetna, among others. Students have the opportunity to interact with our alumni through lectures, networking events, panel discussions and more. As a graduate of the MSBAPM program, you'll not only be part of the MSBAPM alumni network, but you'll join over 45,000 UConn School of Business alumni spread across the globe. Visit the UConn School of Business Office of External & Alumni Engagement to get involved.

For more information, please contact msbapmcareer@uconn.edu.


Graduate Career & Professional Development Office

The Graduate Career & Professional Development Office provides critical coaching and support to the University of Connecticut's graduate business community. Learn more about student services, recruiting UConn talent, and our team of career coaches.

For more information, please contact msbapmcareer@uconn.edu.