Leveraging data analytics to define business strategy

Q: Why did you want to get a Master's in Business Analytics at Northeastern?

ONE: My undergrad at Northeastern was a great experience. I benefited from the interactive lessons and experiential learning. During this time, I developed an interest in the technical aspects of business. After working for a year after graduation, I decided to continue my education at Northeastern because I knew the courses would deepen my understanding of business. And I was able to take advantage of it Double Husky Scholarship.

I enrolled in the MS in Business Analytics program to improve my technical skills and become a business leader who knows how to leverage data analysis to inform strategy. I was excited to improve my knowledge of coding languages ​​and technology to learn to present technical information and data in a format that is easily understood by senior executives of any organization.

Q: How will your expertise in data analysis set you apart?

ONE: Data is useful for all companies across the business landscape. It is key when making critical business decisions. Companies today need to hire people who can understand, decode and communicate complex data to stakeholders so that information flows smoothly throughout an organization. I knew that to successfully launch my professional career, I needed a deep understanding of data and how to use it.

Q: How does the course prepare you for the future of work?

ONE: The Master's in Business Analytics program helped me better understand data, coding languages ​​and technology. I can now apply what I have learned conceptually to real business situations. The professors here have different backgrounds and share their knowledge and experiences with the students. Everything I learned in this program will be useful for the kind of roles I want next—especially as an analyst or data scientist in the tech e-commerce space.

Q: Tell us about your project-based experience where you applied what you learned?

ONE: The final project for this program was very fun and interesting. My team and I consulted with an engineering firm in Boston to develop a predictive model that uses disaster data to predict the impact of disasters on their business. It was interesting, competitive and a great learning experience. I am glad that I was given the opportunity to work on something so impressive because I was able to apply the knowledge I gained from this program in real time.

Q: What would you say to prospective students considering this program?

ONE: Take the initiative to pursue your passion and always keep your goal in mind. This Master's in Business Analytics program helps you learn coding languages ​​that will be dominant in the future. In just one year, you learn skills that will prepare you for the career you want when you graduate. This program helped me reach my potential and prepared me for a future in business.

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Nathan Rich, MS in Business Analytics '19

“Getting the program online has allowed me to set my own work time, which for me is after my son goes to bed, and that's been a huge help. I developed relationships with some of my professors and classmates that are just as strong as if we were together in a brick and mortar classroom.”

Jonathan Tran MS in Business Analytics'19

“Data technology and business needs are changing so fast that you can't be good at just one thing. There will always be a new tool, a new framework. The MS in Business Analytics program will push you to acquire new skills”

Claudia Remley, MS in Business Analytics '19

“I feel like I know my classmates and I've gotten to know my professors in many ways better than I could have in a classroom-based course,” says Remley, “there's constant interaction that really supports and enhances learning.”