Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Program Overview

The Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program prepares students for careers in data analytics. The program focuses on teaching students the skills needed to analyze large amounts of data to improve business functions and fulfill strategic roles in various industries. The program offers three specializations: healthcare administration, accounting, and finance. The program takes 20 months to complete and utilizes a custom-designed online learning format.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program helps prepare students for a career in the cutting-edge profession of data analytics.
• The program focuses on teaching students the skills needed to analyze large amounts of data to improve business functions and fulfill strategic roles in various industries.
• The program offers three specializations: healthcare administration, accounting, and finance.

Outline:

• The program curriculum covers topics including data management, data visualization, and analytics.
• The program utilizes tools such as:
• Tableau
• Microsoft Power BI
• SAS
• SAP
• SQL
• Industry-standard programming languages
• The program consists of 11 courses, each lasting 7 weeks.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a custom-designed online learning format.
• The curriculum, assignments, lectures, and classroom interactions are all designed to create a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for careers in data science, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will experience a 27.9% rise in employment through 2026.
• Potential careers include:
• Management Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Financial Managers

Other:

• Over 90% of the program's full-time faculty members have Ph.D.s or terminal degrees, with many being active professionals.
• The program offers a range of events such as coffee chats and virtual information sessions.