Part-Time MBA Business Analytics
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.
Learn more about how to achieve your career goals with the Pepperdine Graziadio Part-Time MBA program.
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.