Part-Time MBA Business Analytics

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Benefit From the Big Data Talent Gap

With Business Analytics concentration added to your 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 concentration enhances your degree and prepares you for industries that have grown increasingly reliant on data for decision-making. For this reason, our curriculum is built around Decision Sciences and Information Systems and Technology Management. We also provide global business and elective requirements to round out your education.

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Business Analytics MBA Concentration Curriculum

Core Decision Sciences Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:

DESC 620	Advanced Statistical Tools	2 units
DESC 622	Optimization Modeling	2 units
DESC 624	Predictive Analytics	2 units
DESC 626	Simulation Modeling	2 units
DESC 637	Multiple Attribute Decision Analysis	2 units

Core Information Systems and Technology Management Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 4 units from the following courses:

ISTM 622	Social Media Analytics	2 units
ISTM 624	Databases and Big Data Management	2 units
ISTM 626	Applying Analytics to Achieve Business Impact	2 units
ISTM 627	Marketing Informatics	2 units
ISTM 664	Business Process Analysis and Innovation	2 units

Elective Courses

Remaining units may be fulfilled by completing at least 4 units of the following (may also choose from core courses):

DESC 627	Supply Chain Management Analytics	2 units
DESC 628	Healthcare Analytics	2 units
DESC 636	Project Management	2 units
DESC 621	Valuation of Real Options	2 units
ISTM 630	Information Security Data Analytics	2 units
ISTM 660	Business Analytics and Intelligence	2 units

Global Business Requirement

Students can choose one of two options to satisfy the global business requirement.

global business

1. Coursework

Complete one of two globally-oriented courses (ISTM 620 or ISTM 630).

2. Intensive

Complete a Global Business Intensive course (PGBS 693) with an applied analytics-focused content and/or final paper.

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