The Ultimate Comparison: MS in Data Science vs. Business Analytics

Are you confused about whether to do masters in data science or business analytics? Both these streams have high career prospects but which one is the right one for you?
To know the pros and cons and my recommendation, watch this video and make the right decision!
Definition and Curriculum - 00:30
Career Pathways - 01:52
Which course is better? - 04:16
Good Universities - 06:30
Should you apply to Columbia MS in Data Science? - • Should you apply to Co...
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[@MuhammadHassan-fx4pd]

Crystal clear explanation! Thanks a lot!

[@harshjoshi21]

Hey Nistha, this was super insightful! Looking forward to more such videos covering data-centric courses and MIS as well. Keep up the good work, thanks!

[@saadwagle1032]

I am a person from commerce background. I am doing pgd in data science in India. It will be better option for me togo for business analyst but my soft skills are really week, and i feel i can work and earn better doing the less interactive part. Althought i have done this course but i feel its not enough to correct my background which is non it. What i should do? I will be looking for job opportunities in Dubai next year can i bang a job with my current qualification or do i still need to do some ms abroad. My current goal is only to get a job in IT obviously i will be doing masters in future..

[@gaurav99ize]

Thank you for providing clarity on the course...🙏🙏 So informational video 😊😊 Nice vlog..

[@DataRanger]

Hi Nistha, i am currently working as a data engineer in india and planning do my masters in USA. Could you please suggest which course will best fit for me among data science and Business analytics???

[@dipsikhadas1895]

Nishtha, thanks for sharing the insights on the course differences but would like to know more on which programs are best curriculum wise aligned to Data scientists role with more technical heavy and also Indian students friendly (also if you could share any Indian or Asian subcontinent universities)

[@codelucky]

Thanks, you were clear, concise and to the point.

[@user-pw6fz4qh5m]

Hi Nishtha, really appreciate your effort to elaborate on these differences between BA and DS. BTW, I'm also interested in MSIS, a path of the data-related program, looking forward to your video discussing these three programs' career path, domain knowledge, etc.

[@10_ayushfulsundar15]

Btw I am also confused btw these 3 courses…Got any solution for it???

[@shuchigarg8816]

Hi Nishtha, as most of these courses are for 10-12 months. Is it a good time to enrol this year?

[@C.Jayanthi]

Loved your video.it was very clear

[@aatlasrisatya4528]

Nice explanation I got clarity between these two differences😊 and make viedos how the career will be for business analyst and data analyst😊

[@sohanjoshi1076]

does business analytics open up to the career path of product management?

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

Its not a straight forward pathway. For product management, go for MBA or top MEM/MIS courses

[@jaimesmith1086]

@@ScholarStrategyTV Would a CS degree be another alternative for Sohan to get into the PM path?

[@sohanjoshi1076]

@@ScholarStrategyTV got it, thanks for replying! :)

[@priyaravi1682]

What about ba cohort ds in utd

[@sakshi4848]

Hii Nishtha, can you please do same for UX design career? im confused between MIS and MS HCI

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

Sure but if you are interested in core UX UI training, its better to go for HCI/HCDE kind of courses only. MIS will have only limited electives in these areas

[@prasadetane1802]

Hi Nishta, I have chosen Information systems for my MS in Us and like the curriculum. Does it has good career prospects? Thanks

[@mahmoudmuhiz1073]

You did bachelors in which field?

[@prateekgupta647]

Is the MPS program in North Eastern University in Silicon Valley campus is good as a business Analytics in comparison to Golden Gate University. Please suggest which is better choice in terms of placements.

[@jaimesmith1086]

Hi Nistha, how do these compare with MBA and can can one decide which course to pursue?

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

MBA is broader course, opens many career avenues for you. If one is interested in data science, I dont think MBA will help. But there are MBA courses that offer specialization in analytics. One can go for MBA or MSBA depending on their financial constraints and how competitive their profile is.

[@jaimesmith1086]

@@ScholarStrategyTV Thank you. How's the scenario of getting full ride with stipend for MBA?

[@sujitamin949]

Hey nistha, you can become software engineer by doing ms in data science right?

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

depends on your background. If somebody is coming purely from non-engineering, it would still be a difficult switch. But if somebody is coming from IT background, you can get job options for software engineering after data science too

[@cloudguru3018]

Is it still worth doing MSc in Data Science in 2024?

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

why not?

[@cloudguru3018]

@@ScholarStrategyTV in 2 ears that it takes to complete MSc, AI might take most of the Data and ML jobs.

[@kashishgoyal1414]

Plssss make a video on cheap stem mba universities with high roi and without gmat and ielts

[@Gau_gk]

Make a similar video on Masters in Engineering Management

[@ScholarStrategyTV]

Yes we are hoping to make one on MIS and MEM next time!

[@user-kn7ol5hk1m]

hey i am graduate student but dont have any experience in business analytics so after doing master can i get job or having problems because i dont have any experience in this field?

[@gudurudevicharan9970]

Please make a course in electrical engineering

[@overthinkingintrovert396]

How is MIS different from Business Analytics?

[@arebkhan6350]

i have completed bachelor of management studies (BMS) 3 year degree i want to do msc in data science is there any way i can do msc in data science? ???

[@kumudsalunke248]

Hii Nistha .. How can I contact you for my career guidance?

[@ajitharch5591]

i have a bachelor's degree in architecture can i do an ms in data science in the us

[@ayushrathore5139]

Mam plz plz🙏 reply me can i eligible for masters in data science in us unis as a bcom hons. student

[@tahakhalid324]

The major difference between data science and business analytics is machine learning, deep learning etc