Business Analytics (M.B.A.)

Program Overview

The Illinois Tech M.B.A. Business Analytics program prepares graduates for careers in business analytics, including management analysts, operations research analysts, and market research analysts. The program combines conceptual areas in business with analytical and quantitative skills in predictive modeling, optimization methods, and machine learning. Students complete 36 credits (12 courses) and can typically complete the program in four semesters full-time or six semesters part-time.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Graduates of this program will learn sophisticated analytical, management, and leadership skills that will prepare them for careers as executives and analytical professionals in business analytics functions that are in high demand, such as:
• Management analysts and supervisors who improve organizational efficiency and increase company profits
• Operations research analysts and managers who develop more cost-effective business operations and solve complex problems, such as supply chain and logistics
• Market research analysts and managers who help companies understand consumers, engage with their customers, and market products and services

Other:

• The Illinois Tech M.B.A. Business Analytics program encompasses key conceptual areas such as management, finance, strategy, operations, marketing, and leadership, along with development of analytical and quantitative skills in predictive modeling, optimization methods, computer algorithms, logistics, visualizations, and machine learning.
• Course content and assignments are structured to connect theory with practice through case studies and group projects with businesses.
• Students must successfully complete 36 credits (12 courses) to earn the degree.
• This program is typically completed in four semesters full-time or six semesters part-time.