Business Analytics, M.S.B.A.

Learning Objectives

Students completing the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree will: 

• develop, analyze, and apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical techniques for a wide range of business problems and data scenarios.

• demonstrate proficiency with analytics programming, data management, data visualization, and quantitative analysis to support decision making.

• communicate effectively the results of analytics projects to audiences with various analytic backgrounds.

Admission

Applicants to the Master of Science in Business Analytics program must have completed a baccalaureate degree with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 in a complimentary discipline (e.g., business, engineering, or science) from a regionally accredited university. Applicants with degrees in other fields may still be considered if they have five or more years of technical work experience.  All applicants must have completed a basic statistics course at the college or university level. All applicants must submit: 

• Online application
• $55 application fee
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended
• Official GMAT score report or approved GMAT waiver.  The GMAT requirement may be waived for applicants holding a graduate degree or who have completed an acceptable alternate exam, i.e. the GRE, the LSAt, or the MCAT.  In additiona, applicants with ten years of approved health care industry experience may be considered for a GMAT waiver. 
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose

Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee which will evaluate the documentation and evidence submitted by each candidate.  Acceptance is based on a holistic review of prior academic achievement, personal motivation, work experience, and related qualifications that point to the likelihood of success. Other supporting materials may be submitted by the applicant or requested by the admissions committee.  The admissions committee may also request an interview.

Applicants with a post baccalaureate degree (graduate or law) will receive a GMAT/GRE waiver.  Additional waivers for the GMAT/GRE requirement are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Curriculum Requirements

The Master of Science in Business Analytics is a 30-credit-hour program, encompassing twelve required courses and two electives. Electives can be judiciously selected to create a focus area in marketing and consumer behavior, operations management, finance, accounting forensics, information systems, healthcare, or energy.  A thesis is not required.

Students who enter the program in the fall or spring semester and pursue full-time enrollment can expect to complete it within 16 months.  Students enrolling in less than a full-time course load can expect degree completion to take longer.