Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Student Stories
Recent Master's in Business Analytics graduates share their experience in the Gies MSBA program. If you are interested in speaking with a current MSBA student ambassador, please visit the Graduate Student Ambassador page.
"The curriculum is designed to bridge the business and tech worlds with concentrations where I could pursue a specific path. I was also drawn to the college’s emphasis on inclusion, which assured me I could grow both personally and professionally despite my background. I was also excited about the opportunity to learn from dedicated faculty and gaining access to invaluable resources that would help me achieve my career goals."
Delvin Gambiza, MSBA '25
Home country: Zimbabwe
"We are given a project to work on in the business practicum class and I would say that this has really helped build my project skills as well as my team building skills. The team leader in this particular project has been very insightful and the work that I do in this project is going to inform a lot of the skills that I adopt and that I pick up for my future career."
Drew Levitt, MSBA '25
Home country: United States
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"The MSBA program at Gies was the ideal choice for me as a working professional, given the program’s flexibility in course selection and its focus on data analytics in the modern professional landscape. This program has helped me develop crucial analytical skills that I can implement in my current role as a marketing analyst, positioning me for greater leadership and innovation in the marketing field."
Nick Petraitis, MSBA '25
Home country: United States
"At the University of Illinois, professors in the MSBA program are exceptional. They go above and beyond to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, grasps the material to the fullest extent possible within the constraints of time. It's not only challenging for us as students, but also for our professors to bridge the gap between those with technical backgrounds and those without. Yet, they do so with dedication and skill, ensuring that everyone progresses at a comparable pace."
Devina Chhajer, MSBA '24
Home country: India
"The program has been an exceptional journey. It helped me enhance my technical and soft skills through practical and hands-on learning. The professors encouraged open discussions and real-world applications of the concepts we learned and my supportive classmates enriched my experience."
Yash Bhutoria, MSBA '23
Home country: India
Learn more about Yash's story in this video