Program Overview

Master of Science in Data Analytics in Business

The Master of Science in Data Analytics in Business (MS-DAB) program at Seattle Pacific University is designed to prepare students for leadership roles at the intersection of technology and business strategy. This STEM-designated degree focuses on managing the vast amounts of data that organizations use, enabling management to make sense of that data.

Program Overview

The MS-DAB program develops readiness to act as a purpose-driven, data analytics leader. It is an applied, collaborative business analytics graduate program that builds expertise in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for strategic impact. Students gain hands-on experience in business analytics courses designed to help them turn complex data into actionable solutions for real-world challenges.

Curriculum

The MS-DAB curriculum consists of 45 credits, including:

• Responsible Management Courses (12 credits)
  • Christian Values, Ethics, and the Marketplace
  • Information: Ethics and the Common Good
  • Managerial Communication
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership
• Specialized Data Analytics Courses (27 credits)
  • Intro to Data Analytics
  • Database Management and Warehousing
  • Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence
  • Programming for Data Analytics: Python and Machine Learning
  • Programming for Data Analytics: R
  • Data Mining
  • Data Visualization
  • Big Data & Cloud-based Tools
  • Decision-making with Business Intelligence and Analytics or IS Consulting Practicum
• Electives (3 credits)
  • Information Systems Security
  • People Analytics
  • Marketing Analytics
• Foundations Courses (3 credits)
  • Statistics for Business Decisions

4+1 Pathway

The 4+1 Pathway allows qualified students to begin graduate coursework during their senior year in the Data Science (BS) major and complete their MS-DAB in just one additional year. This integrated curriculum prepares graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of technology and business strategy.

Online vs. On Campus

Students can choose between an online or on-campus delivery format. The online program offers flexibility, with weekly self-managed asynchronous online learning and synchronous online interactions with faculty and fellow students. The on-campus program meets one evening per week for each course.

Careers

Graduates of the MS-DAB program can pursue various careers, including:

• Data analyst
• Big-data architect
• Management analyst
• Logistician
• Digital strategy manager
• Data scientist
• Business data analyst

Costs

The tuition for the MS-DAB program is $815 per credit, with a total of 45 credits required to complete the program. Additional fees may apply.

Application

To apply for the MS-DAB program, students must submit:

• Online application and $50 application processing fee
• Current résumé
• Official transcript from colleges or universities attended
• GRE/GMAT test scores (optional)
• Personal statement
• Two professional letters of recommendation (optional)

International Applicants

International students must also submit:

• TOEFL score of at least 86 on the iBT, or an IELTS official score report of at least 6.5
• Official financial statement reflecting financial support equivalent to the cost of the first year of graduate study
• Declaration of International Student Finances form
• Original bank statement and copy of passport (front and back)

Why SPU?

Seattle Pacific University's MS-DAB program offers a unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and ethical leadership. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a rapidly changing business environment.