Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (MSB) is expanding its Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from an online, part-time program to an in-person, full-time program, the university announced Sept. 9.

The program teaches technical skills, business strategy, AI tools and data analytics to a class of working professionals and will now offer full-time courses beginning in Fall 2026. This comes as part of a broader move to expand the MSBA program to accept more students, particularly international students.

Michael O’Leary, senior associate dean of graduate and executive degree programs, said even in its existing form, the program is already seeing results through its unique learning environment.

“Georgetown McDonough’s part-time online M.S. in Business Analytics has set the standard for excellence in business analytics education, delivering outstanding career outcomes for working professionals across industries,” O’Leary wrote to The Hoya. “Our graduates have reported impressive results, including a 30% average salary increase, top career transitions and strong demand for their data-driven expertise.”

“Additionally, the program’s cohorts have brought a depth of professional expertise and academic experience to the classroom, fostering a dynamic learning environment centered on team-based collaboration,” he added.

Babak Zafari, academic director of MSBA programs, said there was strong interest in a full-time MSBA, which will provide students with many benefits and pre-professional experience.

“Our market research showed strong interest in full-time, on-campus programs, particularly among recent graduates and international students seeking an immersive experience,” Zafari wrote to The Hoya. “Launching the full-time MSBA expands Georgetown’s analytics offerings, giving us the ability to serve a broader range of students while strengthening our presence in business analytics.”

“The in-person program is expected to attract more recent graduates and early-career professionals, and it is designed to give them an accelerated, immersive experience that positions them strongly for the job market right after graduation,” Zafari added.

The current online program is catered to working professionals, with the average student having five years of professional experience prior to matriculating into the program.

Both the online and in-person programs will follow the same curriculum, but the style and length of the two will differ. The full-time MSBA will be ten months, while the part-time MSBA will take 16 months to complete and is offered primarily online with occasional visits to the Georgetown campus.

Zafari said he anticipates new faculty will join the MSBA program as a result of the shift to full-time instruction.

“We anticipate expanding our faculty to support the new full-time MSBA program,” Zafari wrote. “The majority of courses will continue to be taught by the same professors across both formats, ensuring consistency, while additional faculty will bring added expertise and broaden the perspectives students are exposed to.”

Christine Murray, managing director of the MSB’s career center, said the program’s goals will remain the same.

“Career success is central to the MSBA program in both the online and campus versions of the program,” Murray wrote to The Hoya. “Students gain access to a dedicated career services director for one-on-one guidance, in addition to a curated collection of tools, training, and insights to help them achieve their professional goals at every stage of their careers.”

The MSBA program boasts a $123,250 average base salary for recent graduates from the class of 2024, along with a 70% rate of job change. Fortune ranked the program the second-best MSBA degree in the United States.

Zafari said the new in-person option would increase the reach of the program and help it serve new people.

“The online MSBA primarily attracts working professionals from across the United States who want to advance in their careers while continuing to work full-time. Many see significant career growth during or shortly after the program,” Zafari wrote. “Together, the two modalities will allow us to serve a broader group of students and prepare them to lead in a world shaped by data, analytics and AI, while continuing to grow the Georgetown MSBA community.”