MBA vs Masters in Business Analytics? Choose Right!

[@anikagarg1075]

I appreciate the humour in between which you put in, it actually realises a bit of the tension which keeps building while researching about US Unis and courses (ps. Overwhelming- If you know what I mean😉) So yea, really like that style. Keep creating. Good work Arika. 🙌🏻

[@ArikaReddy]

Thanks so much Anika! I really appreciate the kind comment 🤩

[@Jim22150]

I wanted an MSBA but since I already had an MS in Computer Science, an MBA made me sense for me

[@nidhibk3467]

Hi Arika! Could you please make a video on some prerequisite courses that an msba student should do before joining the program? Also about the kind of projects/research work that is given at unis

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Nidhi! I added it to my list of potential videos, thank you so much for the suggestion :)

[@akifahmed9731]

Hey Arika, thanks for making this video. It really helped me make my decision!

[@ArikaReddy]

So glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@nathalymizher540]

i really want an MBA in Business Analytics but i only applied at one school and now im freaking out bc i should’ve applied to more and idk what to apply for now 😭 i just want to make money

[@Lavanyapatil7454]

hi which school did u apply to?

[@ravishankar617]

Hey! Thanks for the insight. A lil doubt. Whats ur take on MBA in Business Analytics vs MSBA. Which would be a better choice if one's looking for a career change?

[@rachithvadakattu7910]

depends on your work ex

[@harsharai5251]

Hi Arika, as you are from a non-technical background could you please mention how did you go about your SOP and how did you convince the admission department for your career switch.

[@nandinishenishetty]

Hi Arika ! In the first place, I appreciate and would like to thank you so much for all the videos you’ve posted, they’re so helpful. I am a BBA in (Hotel and tourism management ) graduate with Non-IT work experience in Customer support and Siri Analyst. I’ve moved to US recently and looking forward to study something related to STEM but not sure should I go for MBA in BA or MSBA? Any kind of inputs are appreciated. TIA :)

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Nandini! Thanks for the comment. The question to ask yourself is which percentage of you day to day do you want to work with data. If you want to be more technical then MSBA is recommended, otherwise MBA in BA might be great for you.

[@KnandiniG]

@@ArikaReddy thank you so much… appreciate it. ☺️

[@nishatakhtar5144]

@@KnandiniG I have the same background as you, I am looking to choose an MSBA Program,I just wanted to know,did you take the program,if you did,how is the experience,any suggestion?

[@soumyamv9173]

Hi Arika, how difficult would MSBA be for somebody from non-tech background? Is it manageable?

[@javiercardenas4427]

Do I need to know Python and be well versed in programming before enrolling to a MSBA ?.

[@kathurisaathvik39]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thenks :p

[@anikagarg1075]

Hey. Just a perspective : I see a lot of people getting into Product Mgmt role after an MS especially with MS-CS or MS-MIS ; condition : even being from different major in undergrad like engineering etc. so what’s your take on that.? Business/mgmt roles in the tech industry after an MS for international students who are from BUSINESS background vs someone from ENGINEERING background and getting into PM role.?!

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi hi! This seems somewhat specific to you, do you want to connect on LinkedIn and I can help you there?

[@anikagarg1075]

@@ArikaReddy Sure Arika. Would be happy to connect.

[@SitBackandWatch.Official]

There are MBA degrees with BA specialty that can be fully online, self paced for around 15k USD AACSB accredited. An MBA program that charges over 100k plus is just a bunch of scam.

[@sumedhkurundkar312]

Hi Arika, I am currently working as a Business Analyst cum Project Co-ordinator in a software company and I've a combined work experience of 2.1 years. I did my B.E. in Computer Engineering from Mumbai University. I am thinking of applying for MBA or MS in Business Analytics in US. I am interested, in a job profile which would enable me to work on areas such as market and consumer behaviour analysis. Which course would be more suitable for me, MBA or MSBA ?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Sumedh! This is an excellent question. The answer is...it depends. Do you want to be more technical or business focused? If you want to go the technical route, you could pursue roles such as data scientist, consumer behavior. Otherwise, for the business route you could look into roles such as product manager in consumer products.

[@MarkJolley-x8i]

I’ve got an MBA already, and enrolled to start an MSBA in a few months. May be a silly question, but I need to buy a new laptop and want something that will be suited to my studies- don’t want to limit myself in terms of what’s required for the technical elements. Will another MacBook do everything I need regards running specific software, or do I need something else??

[@varshajanardhan5635]

What's the scope of getting into a good university for an MSBA if you've done your law undergrad degree from India and have no experience in Business whatsoever. The only internships and work experience I have is from the legal field.

[@kuldeeps3830]

I'm 30yr old planning to do masters in MS BA is it ok to change my career at this stage. I am from civil engineering background with masters looking to change my career for high paying job? What do you say?

[@betterman_me]

I'm a failed small business owner (after 3 years) and something is telling me to go for an MBA to develop further as an aspiring entrepreneur. I am drawn towards the hands-on program offered at Hult and the specialisations but I am confused as to wether it is a Masters in Business Admin or Analytics. Would be good to hear your thoughts. I do have an admissions interview next week so I can ask all the questions I need to.

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi! So sorry to have missed your message. How did the interview go? Really, the decision is do you want to have a data focus or a strategic focus?

[@LeaderRakkasan]

It takes guts to start your own business. I would pick you over probably 90% of college grads.

[@thesamalexis]

What about an MBA program with a Business Analytics concentration?? What do you think about that?

[@Jim22150]

I think it depends on what your under grad major was. If you had a computer science, math or engineering under grad, I would get the MBA so you can round out your skill set

[@shahzaibali1920]

Hey Arika I am doing bachelors in Business Data Analytics. So I want to consult with you that what are the core skills that I must learn during my degree so that I become a smart graduate.

[@iera2000]

Hi Arika ! Could you please make a video on which country is best for doing MBA !? US or UK

[@zhenshen8683]

US

[@ishasangoi5459]

Is GMAT or GRE necessary?

[@_siyabongambatha]

Hey Arika. Can you give a guide for international students who are trying to get their MBA eg: Stem colleges, getting your F1, funds, scholarships or aid and the hardships ? Thanks 🌻

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Siya! Thank you so much for this suggestion. I have noted it down. I have videos covering elements of each of the things you mentioned but not one video encompassing everything, this is an amazing suggestion!

[@prathyushadevareddy1470]

can you make a video on difference between MBA business analytics and MSBA

[@gokuvegeta710]

What do you do with the data...? Build machine learning models..? How do you analyze and get insights from it..i badly want to know that bcoz my decision depends on it..

[@ArikaReddy]

Hello! It really depends company to company. For what I do, I usually have to clean the data and then create either a linear/logistic model out of it based on the client problem. I then help present the analysis/structure recommendations etc.

[@jacksongates6965]

Hey arika, youre so great. Can you plz answer this most imp question for me. If you study for around 1.5 yrs in canada and get a job after that you would get work permit for only 1.5 years mostly. So what are the chances you would get PR by that time, or will you need to come back to India when it expires? Or do we get sponsorship easily?

[@sidrajunaid4351]

Hey Arika!! Your videos are very informative. I did my MSc Marketing from UK in 2015...since than I am working as a Marketing business analyst... But now I am planning to do my MSBA as it's alot in demand... Will definitely scale up my career...however some of my closed ones are saying go for an MBA... What would you suggest? I am really passionate about MSBA

[@dacko_pauline]

An MBA with a specialization in BA,can be a good alternative

[@rjha5106]

i am a bcom guy with no experioence in coding and i am a bit weak in maths as well. Shall i opt for a mba in BA ?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi! An MBA in BA could be an interesting sweet spot for you since it combines both technical and business. It really all comes down to your interest and willingness to learn. What are the schools you are considering?

[@shanthivenkat2903]

Hey am currently persuing my bba in india after that i wanna do msba in US , i have heard that i need 16 years of education to persue my masters in US. Is it compulsory that i need 16 years education?

[@mahalakshmib.v9355]

Hi Arika, your videos are very informative and interesting. I have 4 years of work experience in people management role and I am not from IT field. Now moved to USA on dependent VISA. Planning to pursue masters here. Is MBA in BA a good choice for me?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Maha! Absolutely, that may be a great fit because you will get an exposure to data but it will be fairly high level. If you don’t like it, you can always switch to another track as well.

[@mahalakshmib.v9355]

@@ArikaReddy thank you for your reply

[@palmuskarki]

Hi arika! I have recently completed BBA with 3.5802 in aggregate in finance in Nepal I want to pursue my master in Australia So would you suggest me which degree I better for me MBA or master in business analytics in terms of scope, scholarship

[@ArikaReddy]

Hello, thanks for your comment! Are you interested in having a technical role or a management role? It really depends on your career goals.

[@leezaw]

hi palmus, i am from nepal too, just completed my BBA too, any recommendations for me too wanting to do the same thing

[@dixantjadhav8788]

MBA Business Analytics- University of Aberdeen. What would you suggest?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Dixant. I took a look and it seems to be 2/3 business focused and 1/3 technical focused in the third semester. The classes seem interesting aswell.

[@sharanyakolhapure3647]

Hey arika, since MSBA is 1 year so would you be doing internship? & as they are also part-time / online, so is it worth doing it offline for 1 year?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Sharanya! I actually really liked doing it full-time. But yes, I didn't necessarily have time for an internship. I would recommend students to get a year of experience beforehand because it will make getting a job after the masters program much easier.

[@raghuboini2502]

Hello arika I'm b.com computer under graduate student I'm planning do masters in uk in MSc business analytics can you suggest some University's

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Raghu! To be honest, I’m not super familiar with the colleges in the UK. I did my program in the US. From my research, University of Warwick/Manchester and Imperical College seem to have strong programs. There are so many others as well, I would recommend checking out schools that have courses that align to your career goals instead of just focusing on rankings.

[@1bucciarelli]

Hi Arika, what did you major in for your undergrad?

[@Chinni1821]

Hello, this is alekhya I had completed my BBA I use to go with msba it is good are not and I am eligible to that I will get I 20 are not and visa also can u pls make answer to my question?😊

[@ArikaReddy]

Hello! Yes, you will get an I-20 and should be eligible to come to the US

[@n.purushothamrao6395]

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[@tarunchandra8357]

Hi arika I'm bba student pursuing final year present, planning to do masters in business analytics , but i have little confusion is that possible to study ms in usa with 15 years of education, do u suggest some universitys in usa 🇺🇸 please..

[@ArikaReddy]

Hello! When will you finish your bachelors? As long as you have a 4 year bachelors you are good to go. It’s hard to narrow down universities as it really depends on your background. I recommend you check out some of my other videos to see my own journey(maybe that will help guide).

[@tarunchandra8357]

@@ArikaReddy sure arika , arika my bachelor's degree exams will end by July 2nd, actually there is no time for me , so I have decided to write Duolingo next month after the completion of my exams,so it is possible that universitys accept and give admit to me... ? with the Duolingo test , kindly share your Instagram I'd plz

[@nagarajutadiboina4977]

​@@tarunchandra8357hi bro , iam also planning to pursue this msba course, in this course what technical skills should we need??

[@shahzaibali1920]

Hello Arika! Is it good to do BS(BA) or MS(BA).

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi! Either way honestly. If you get a bachelors in analytics you don't necessarily need a masters in it. I would recommend doing a masters in something different.

[@shahzaibali1920]

Thank you Arika for your guidance but the question raises in my mind is that if I will do a bachelor's in Business Analytics what will be the best possible Masters degree for me to make a good career and to reach top of the ladder.

[@jorgepadua5802]

It's been 4 weeks 😢😢

[@ArikaReddy]

So sorry🥲 I’ve been a bit sick but video will be up this weekend!

[@ameersarmadarbakan1469]

Hey Erika! Can i get an appointment with you to disuss some queries

[@kyrgics]

hello arika! I'm currently in 12th grade right now, I do have a slight interest in maths and programming. Moreover I choose science for my Jr college, and am planning to apply for BBA next year. At first, I was determined to choose HR and supply chain as a specialization but I got a bit conflicted about the HR part. That's when, I came across your video. Can I still get the job with just the BBA program in business analytics? Some colleges don't offer this specialization, so can I get the job with just the general bba/bms program too? ps I need some guidance on this, is it okay to ask a few more questions on your socials?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Akira! It’s so cool to see you thinking about this so early in your career. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and I’m happy to guide you. Please add a note that you are feel KZbin.

[@koumudi4567]

Hi Arika, I am a BBA graduate with subjects like business stats, finance covered in my undergrad. I want to know if MSBA in USA would be a right fit for me because most colleges dont accept 3 year degree. Can you also suggest good colleges which accept 3 year degrees?

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Koumudi! I don’t know if any universities that accept three year degrees. I did some research and didn’t come up with anything. I would recommend that you reach out to the specific universities you are interested in and ask the admissions committee if they accept three year programs as that might be your best bet. If you are not focused on the US, other counties may be more lenient of this as well. Sorry, I wish I could give you a better answer.

[@Abhishek-iy3rz]

They do accept check out a video with Harnoor write Masters in business analytics vs mba duke university.

[@adigunkehinde7184]

what would you suggest about an MBA in BA in UCA (UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE ARTS) UK

[@ArikaReddy]

Hi Adigun! I don't specifically know much about this school. Have you reached out to alumni? If not, I would start there.

[@haridevmadhu6351]

is it worth to take MBA specilization in business analytics?

[@BlessingMbaso-gq3ng]

Yes it's pay higher

[@deanmichael1279]

10 years ago I would have said MSBA however in today’s climate I’d say MBA.

[@mohammadashraf1919]

Job roles of business analytics is expected to grow 28% in usa by 2026 which is more than all other fields

[@deanmichael1279]

Look at saturation though. The current graduate output exceeds the demand for all STEM fields and now you’re seeing mass layoffs. Never go into a saturated field.

[@ifeakinlemibola1509]

She has really beautiful eyes. Wow

[@ArikaReddy]

Thanks for watching!

[@the_sparr0w_]

Thanks for the informations

[@ArikaReddy]

More than happy to help!

[@mohomedrameesmohomedraheem9841]

Thanks for the information 😞

[@ArikaReddy]

@@mohomedrameesmohomedraheem9841 Thanks for watching!