Business Analytics Master of Science
Leading to a Master of Science Degree in Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Business Analytics allows you to learn when it is convenient for you, with options to complete your degree in less than 1 year, full-time.
In addition, the program will draw on several disciplines to provide a well-rounded, flexible experience. Electives from a cross-section of disciplines and schools will be offered including Applied Mathematics, Computer Science & Networking, Management, and Sciences.
Program Educational Objectives
Hands-on, project-based learning opportunities will give you the skills and knowledge you need to derive data-driven insights. Learn how to prepare data-informed solutions to business-related challenges and implement actionable business strategies based on quantitative modeling. Master the use of data munging/management principles to extract, load, process, and trans-form real-world data. And understand the ethical consequences of data-informed decision-making and how to communicate data findings effectively.
Top off your experience with a capstone project, integrating what you’ve learned and the skills you’ve developed to solve real-world challenges.
Total credits for degree: 33 Credits
Recommended full-time course sequence:
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| DATA6100 | DATA VISUALIZATION | 3 |
| MGMT6150 | APPLIED BUSINESS ANALYTICS | 3 |
| DATA6200 | DATA MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| DATA6900 | CAPSTONE I | 3 |
| MGMT6200 | QUANTITIVE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT6250 | DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING | 3 |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| DATA6950 | CAPSTONE II | 3 |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Recommended part-time course sequence:
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| DATA6100 | DATA VISUALIZATION | 3 |
| MGMT6150 | APPLIED BUSINESS ANALYTICS | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MGMT6200 | QUANTITIVE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT6250 | DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| DATA6200 | DATA MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| BUSINESS ALALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| DATA6900 | CAPSTONE I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| DATA6950 | CAPSTONE II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Electives may include subjects such as Behavior Analytics and Risk Management.