Program Overview

Master of Science in Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (BAM) is a joint program offered by the College of Business Administration and the College of Computing and Informatics. This program is designed to prepare students for academic and practical careers in the emerging and vital field of big data.

Program Overview

The program aims to prepare students with the knowledge and skills in various data analysis and methods to become effective decision-makers. Students will apply data-driven approaches to solve business challenges in different business areas.

Program Structure

The BAM is divided into Compulsory and Elective courses with a total of 33 credit hours. The program structure includes:

• Six compulsory courses covering 18 credit hours
  • These courses provide a foundation in business analytics
• Two elective courses worth 6 credit hours
  • These courses allow students to specialize in specific areas of business analytics
• A Thesis of 9 credit hours
  • The thesis is a capstone course, serving as the program's final component
  • It allows for an extended independent study and research under the supervision of a senior faculty member

Thesis

The primary goal of the thesis is to provide the student with an opportunity to conduct an independent investigation of a business analytics problem through self-directed discovery and an experiential learning process. It draws on various components of the program, most notably the quantitative and research methodologies.

Program Objective

The Master of Science in Business Analytics program is designed to prepare students for careers in business analytics, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this field. The program's objective is to produce graduates who can apply data-driven approaches to solve business challenges and make informed decisions.