CIP Code: 30.7102 (STEM Designated Degree Program, US Department of Homeland Security)
HEGIS Code: 0503
This Master in Business Analytics (MSBA) program has been designed to equip individuals with the competencies for successful application of modern business data analytics. The program is suitable for recent graduates and professionals with a major in any field of study.
The program will help students develop the skills needed to translate ill-defined business scenarios to tractable problems in business analytics, identify the data needs, apply appropriate analytics methods, and translate technical outputs to implementable solutions for positive impact on the organization and society. The degree will provide a comprehensive understanding of information systems, data management, data visualization, statistical and machine learning for predictive model building, and advisory and optimization systems in such business functions as risk management, auditing, fraud and forensics, marketing, human resources, and supply-chain. The program emphasizes relevance to business application contexts and developing not only the technical skills, but also the communication and team skills needed to be successful in organizational settings. The program is structured in an interactive and applications-focused learning environment coupled with a capstone course designed to deliver an integrative experience of a data analytics project life cycle. The graduates of the MSBA program will be well prepared to guide and lead data and analytics strategy, and deployment of data and analytics resources in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.
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