Business Analytics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 32 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 32 k / Year(s) Deadline: Feb 1, 2024
StudyQA ranking:1759 Duration:2 years You need IELTS certificate

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The master of science in business analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree program is designed for students with quantitative backgrounds looking to gain a competitive edge before entering the job market as well as those working in the field and looking to further develop their skills.

The curriculum is a blend of foundational courses in descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics; elective courses in analytics applied to a specific functional area or industry; workshops in communication, team, and project management; and hands-on exposure to industry-standard analytics tools/software. The program culminates in a project whereby students work in teams on an actual industry-related problem and present their findings to the client firm.

The program is offered in an intensive 16-month format for full-time students and a two-year, part-time format for working professionals.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 33 credits, including 25.5 credits in required courses and 7.5 credits in elective courses.

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required  
DNSC 6201 Introduction to Business Analytics  
DNSC 6203 Statistics for Analytics I  
DNSC 6206 Stochastic Fndn: Prob Models  
DNSC 6210 Decision and Risk Analytics  
DNSC 6211 Programming for Analytics  
DNSC 6212 Optimization Methods and Applications  
DNSC 6213 Statistics for Analytics II  
DNSC 6216 Business Analytics Skills Workshops  
DNSC 6217 Business Analytics Practicum  
DNSC 6219 Time Series Forecasting for Analytics  
DNSC 6279 Data Mining  
ISTM 6212 Data Management for Analytics  
Electives  
7.5 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the advisor.
  • 4-Year Bachelor Degree
  • Completed Online Application: With $75 non-refundable application fee.
  • Current Résumé: Uploaded through the online application system. Resumes should highlight any academic or professional experience related to analytics.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation: From professional and/or academic references.
  • Statement of Career Objective: In no more than 500 words, describe your career objectives and how the MSBA program will help you meet those objectives.
  • Include a photocopy of the biographic/identification page of your passport with your application.
  • Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based.
  • PTE Academic: 68.
  • Official GMAT Score or GRE Score

Scholarships

  • Graduate Fellowships & Assistantships
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