Full-Time MBA in Business Analytics
Benefit From the Big Data Talent Gap
With Business Analytics concentration to your Full-Time MBA, you increase professional options and earning potential with technical and quantitative skills. A concentration in Business Analytics equips you with a solid foundation in statistical methods, data analysis, and modeling techniques.
This program enhances your degree and prepares you for industries that have grown increasingly reliant on data for decision-making. For this reason, our core curriculum is built around Decision Sciences and Information Systems and Technology Management. We also provide global business and elective course requirements to round out your education.
Business Analytics MBA Concentration Curriculum
Core Decision Sciences Courses
Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:
| ISTM 626 | Applying Analytics to Achieve Business Impact | 2 |
| DESC 637 | Multiple Attribute Decision Analysis | 2 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DESC 620 | Advanced Statistical Tools | 2 |
| DESC 622 | Optimization Modeling | 2 |
| ISTM 624 | Databases and Big Data Management | 2 |
Core Information Systems and Technology Management Courses
Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:
| Course No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ISTM 622 | Social Media Analytics | 2 |
| ISTM 624 | Databases and Big Data Management | 2 |
| ISTM 626 | Applying Analytics to Achieve Business Impact | 2 |
| ISTM 627 | Marketing Informatics | 2 |
| ISTM 664 | Business Process Analysis and Innovation | 2 |
Elective Courses
Remaining units may be fulfilled by completing at least 4 units of the following (may also choose from core courses):
| DESC 621 | Valuation of Real Options | 2 |
| DESC 630 | Information Security Data Analytics | 2 |
| DESC 660 | Business Analytics and Intelligence | 2 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DESC 627 | Supply Chain Management Analytics | 2 |
| DESC 628 | Healthcare Analytics | 2 |
| DESC 636 | Project Management | 2 |
Global Business Requirement
Students can choose one of two options to satisfy the global business requirement.
1. Coursework
Complete one of two globally-oriented courses (ISTM 644 or ISTM 630).
2. Intensive
Complete a Global Business Intensive course (PGBS 693) (2 units required) with an applied analytics-focused content and/or final paper.