 I chose to get my MSBA in Business Analytics because Fairfield has an outstanding business school and a great reputation. The structure of the program was what fitted right in my schedule, I'm a working professional and I wanted to do an in-class program. The classes are smaller in size, the faculty get time to get to know each student to take an interest in how you're getting on. They want us to be innovative and principal leaders so a lot of the work in the business school is project based. They have changed the structure in the syllabus, getting feedback from even from me and other people all the way around to see how they can better equip people for the industry right out of school. People should pursue their degree in Business Analytics because of the big data boom. Businesses are in need of people with these analytical skills more than ever. Fairfield is only about 70 minutes by train to New York City which is really exciting because everyone knows New York. A lot of the things that we learned in the school, at least I personally can say that I used in my workplace and my superiors have seen a lot of value in that. I do feel that I've developed a lot more skills in analytics and I do feel that's a great benefit for me for the future. The relationship with the faculty, the relationship with the school doesn't end with just the course, they personally invest in you. The faculty is so supportive that there's nowhere else I can think of to pursue my masters.