Gain essential skills to make data-driven decisions with an online Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India's 3rd-ranked university with NAAC A++ accreditation. The comprehensive curriculum covers advanced data analysis, data visualization, machine learning methods, and other trending technical business concepts to prepare learners for analytical and leadership roles across industries. This MSc in Business Analytics program offers practical labs with widely used tools such as Python, R, PowerBI, and Hadoop. Additionally, learners in India can boost their career readiness with 100% placement assistance and exclusive access to Coursera to earn globally accepted certificates in cutting-edge domains from top universities and organizations. Accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), the program offers learners access to a global analytics community, professional development resources, and industry-recognized membership benefits.
Here's what you can expect from our courses
Gain access to the Institute of Analytics’ global professional network, exclusive webinars, industry events, peer support forums, and over 350 online training courses. Students also benefit from professional recognition and a faster pathway to Associate and Member status upon graduation.
Experience career growth and increased earning potential through job opportunities in reputed companies across diverse sectors.
Excel in database management, data visualization, data mining, programming, and other key skills. Learn subjects like machine learning methods, design & analysis of experiments, business econometrics, design & analysis of experiments, time series analysis, and big data analytics from expert faculty.
Build a strong professional network by getting access to Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s 1 million strong alumni network.
Master business analytics tools such as Hadoop, Jira, Python, R, PowerBI, Salesforce, SAS, and Apache Spark.
Get up-to-date industry insights by building a strong connection with peers, faculty members, domain leaders, and experts from various industries.
Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and placement. Get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support. Also, participate in exclusive campus events and interact with peers & faculty.
We offer flexible payment options that allow students to pay their fees in semester-wise instalments.
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Each semester.
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We offer loans at low interest rates and part-payment facilities, ensuring that your learning takes the spotlight without the stress of financing.
Exclusive scholarships designed for defense personnel, meritorious students, differently-abled people, MAHE alumni, and alumni of degree colleges under Academy of General Education (AGE).
Globally recognized and widely accepted by governments and organizations, the online degrees offered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education are at par with on-campus degrees and open doors to better professional opportunities.
Program registration
Fill in your basic, education & work experience-related details and pay the application fee to register.
Fee payment
Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.
Document upload
Upload supporting documents & submit your application.
University approval
The university will evaluate your documents to confirm your admission.
Dr. Pillai teaches MBA students and supervises Ph.D. scholars. He also serves as a member of University Research Protocol Committee in Management and Social Sciences.
Professor
Dr. KP Nandan Prabhu is an Associate Professor and Coordinator for various programs and events. He has over 28 years of work experience in management education and taught more than 15 subjects over a span of 27 years in the area of accounting, finance, and organizational behavior.
Associate Professsor
Dr. Varun Kumar S G is an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at Manipal Institute of Management and currently handles Business Statistics course across three MBA programs. He is the coordinator for the Centre for Regional Development, and VSO-MIM, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade
Mr. Kishore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce. He handles Business Statistics, Computer Application, and Purchase & Procurement Management.
Assistant Professor - Senior Scale
Mr. Sudarsan is Assistant Professor at the Manipal School of Information Sciences. He teaches Multiple Linear Regression and Logistic Regression, Applied Multivariate Analysis, Probability & Statistical Inferences, and Programming with R & Python.
Assistant Professor
Online MSc Business Analytics
Studying online MSc in Business Analytics is aiding my career transition from aeronautical engineering to full time business analytics. I’ve had a great experience with Online Manipal. The modern curriculum, live classes, faculty and mentorship are helping me in enhancing my knowledge.
Online MSc Business Analytics
Coming from an accounting background, I wanted to leverage my knowledge of business analytics in my profession. Today, even the field of commerce uses business analytics tools like Power BI. I wanted to improve my skills in this domain so I can enhance my skills. I chose MAHE’s online program due to flexible learning opportunities. Since I had more time to complete my program compared to an on-campus degree, I can progress at my own pace.
Online MSc Business Analytics
The coursework, graded quizzes, and assignments in the program provide hands-on experience, which can be applied to real-world business problems. I’m confident that this online MSc in business analytics program will equip me with the skills & knowledge required to make informed business decisions. I’m able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
Educational qualification
Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects from recognized universities/institutions or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in graduation
Work experience
Work experience is desirable
Yes. From the academic year 2022-23, it has been made mandatory for all universities offering courses in online or distance learning modes to create ABC accounts for all their students as per the UGC regulation and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a digital storehouse of the credits earned by students during their academic journey. It is a credit bank for students that allows them to accumulate, verify, transfer, and redeem their credits. This is an initiative from the Ministry of Education, Government of India to enable academic flexibility and students’ mobility across multiple Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). The University Grants Commission (UGC) has mandated that every learner who is an Indian national needs to submit the following details for creating their ABC account:
The university will reach out to enrolled students for details required to create their ABC accounts and will provide these details to the UGC. Once the ABC account is created, the credits earned by the learners in their term-end exam will get deposited into their respective ABC accounts which they can redeem within 7 years. Students can email helpdesk@manipalacademyonline.edu.in for any queries.
Minimum duration for post graduate program is two years. However, validity of the program is double the duration i.e., students will be able to complete the program in four years.
The MSc in business analytics program is accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), a globally recognized professional body for analytics and data science. This accreditation validates the quality and industry relevance of the program.
Learners can join the IoA as Student Members and gain access to
Graduates of IoA-accredited MSc in Business Analytics program can progress faster through the IoA membership pathway, helping them build professional credibility, connect with analytics professionals globally, and strengthen their career prospects in Business Analytics.
Yes. Upon successful completion, learners can upgrade their IoA membership status and may qualify for accelerated progression toward higher membership grades compared to graduates of non-accredited programs.
Yes. Manipal Academy of Higher Education is one of India’s leading academic and research institutes that offers world-class education in diverse streams. It is a NAAC A++ accredited university that has been granted the “Institution of Eminence” status by the government of India. It has been ranked #3 amongst universities in India by NIRF in 2025, #2 amongst private universities in India by the Education World in 2022-23, and #1 top deemed universities in India by Outlook-ICARE in 2024. The university offers 300+ programs across 32 disciplines. The university’s degrees are evaluated by WES for employment or higher studies in US and Canada regions.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education also offers UGC-entitled online degrees and professional certifications that are par with on-campus degrees. Government agencies, corporate organizations, and educational institutions widely recognize and accept Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s online degrees and certificates for jobs and higher education.
Yes. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers placement assistance to help students with career opportunities upon completion of their programs. The placement cell undertakes initiatives that focus on skill assessment and enhancement of the learners to increase chances of employment.
Yes. Students of the online degree programs will join the Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s alumni network with all associated privileges. As an alumnus, they can interact with peers and build their professional and personal network with professionals from across the globe. They will be given access to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education alumni portal.
In an online program, teaching and learning happens on Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s learning platform. For each course, learners have access to instructionally designed courseware hosted on the Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s learning platform. The courseware is typically a mix of concept videos, reading material, eBooks and quizzes. Learners are expected to watch concept videos, read the learning material, attempt graded quizzes and finally submit assignments.
The medium of instruction is English.
In addition to the rich learning resources, learns will also attend live lectures/webinars by Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s faculty members and industry experts, where students can interact directly with the subject matter experts.
The university provides a dedicated course coordinator for each course. Course coordinators can be contacted via Learning portal using discussion forums.
Students can take up online examinations from any desktop/laptop with the latest version of the Google Chrome browser installed.
No. Additional charges may be payable for revaluation, resit examinations, duplicate certificates, and other supplementary academic services. These fees are not included in the program fee and are levied as per the respective university’s guidelines and policies.
The assessment system has been conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair basis to bring out the best in students and prepare them for a successful career.
A student’s performance evaluation will be based on both Internal Assessment (IA) and End Term Examination (ETE). The assessment ratio of IA to ETE is 30:70.
Internal assessment is based on learner’s participation in discussion board, performance in assignments, performance in unit wise graded quizzes and percentage of content access.
At the end of each semester, the student is required to appear for the End Term Proctored Online Examination.
A student must score at least 40% in Internal Assessment (IA) to become eligible for End Term Examination (ETE).
A student must score at least 40% term-end examination to be declared as having passed in a subject.
The university uses 10 Point Grading System – A+ (10), A (9), B (8), C (7), D (6), E (5), F-Fail (0)
Yes. All learners who pay the full program fee upfront can avail 5% fee concession on total program fee upon approval. In addition to the fee concession, if a learner is eligible for a scholarship, he/she can avail the same. The scholarship amount will be calculated on the total program fee.
Once a candidate’s scholarship is approved during admission, the scholarship benefit shall be applied as per the below table-
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Periodicity of fee payment |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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Semester-wise payment |
– |
1st and 2nd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
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Annual payment |
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– |
1st , 2nd and 3rd semester scholarship shall be applicable |
4th semester scholarship shall be applicable |
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Full fee payment at the beginning of the program |
Scholarship applicable for all semesters of the program shall get refunded. |
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For example- In the case of semester-wise fee payment, Semester-1 scholarship benefit shall be applicable in the subsequent semester ie- scholarship benefit of both Semester 1 & 2 shall be applicable while registering for Semester – 2. Thereafter, from Semester – 3, the current semester scholarship benefit shall be applicable.
*EMI amount mentioned above is applicable for the entire program fee and would need to be paid monthly, for the full duration of the program.
Approval of loans from our loan partners depend on applicants meeting credit norms and submitting required documents. Loan partners may impose other fees and may have additional terms & conditions that must be met by applicants.
For further details on EMIs and other easy financing options, please contact our admission counsellors.
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