Online MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

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An MBA can be beneficial in several ways . Earning one can help you achieve your long-term career goals, increase your earning potential, expand your professional network and even allow you to break into a new field. Need more inspiration? Check out these MBA success stories .

Learn to use industry-leading software (including Esri) and tools to gain business insights from data. With your MBA in data analytics, you’ll build the skills that employers look for—ones that apply in virtually any industry.

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Today’s business landscape hinges on analytics. MBA courses in this in-demand concentration are designed to meet this need. You’ll learn to turn business questions into data inquiries, then visualize what you’ve learned to share new insights on business trends and opportunities.

Our MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics graduates will be prepared to:

Assess a specific business problem and display an understanding and application of the appropriate types of visualizations
Create a project plan, including report specifications and documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions or dashboards

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Summer II (Jun 26, 2023)

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$695/Credit

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Online

Affordable, asynchronous classes that fit your work schedule, offered 100% online so you can learn while you earn.

Designed for working professionals, benefit from rolling starts and flexible entry - no GMAT or GRE required for admission.

Dive into BIG data and understand purpose-driven visualization with this cutting-edge emphasis.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

Completed application
GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

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Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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Core Requirements

Select 24-36 credits of the following, depending upon waivers:		24-36
ACCU 602	Financial Reporting & Analysis
BUSU 610	Data Analysis for Decision Making
BUSU 620	Economic Analysis for Managers
BUSU 630	Business Process Analysis and Innovation
BUSU 650	Corporate Responsibility: Ethics and Sustainability
FINU 607	Financial Management
HRCU 600	Human Resource Foundations
MKTU 605	Marketing Management
OLCU 613	Seminar in Organizational Dynamics
OLCU 615	Leading Organizational Change
OLCU 632	Leadership and Innovation
BUSU 640	Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone
Core Requirements Subtotal		24-36
Electives or Designated Emphasis Area (choose below)		12
Total Credits		36-48

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Emphasis

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
BUSU 670	Data Foundations	3
BUSU 671	Data Visualization and Presentation	3
BUSU 672	Project Planning and Data Modeling	3
BUSU 673	Project Implementation and Analysis	3
Total Credits		12

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Charmaine Alexander, Ph.D., CMA, CPA

Associate Professor of Accounting

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Accounting

Administration

Financial Management

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Diane Singer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

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Marketing

Business

Administration

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Helen Eckmann, Ed.D.

Professor of Business Administration

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Business Management Innovation

Sustainability

Supply Chain

Strategy

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Aaron Schmerbeck, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics

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Business

Financial Management

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Obtaining an MBA always was on my bucket list, however, until I found Brandman* I was facing large loans and a strict school regiment. The flexibility of the program, along with Kia’s tuition assistance, made the perfect combination. An MBA gave me the self-confidence to trust my ideas and question conventional thinking.

Julie M.
Kia, MBA

*Brandman University is now UMass Global

Going back to school helped me get out of my comfort zone. It helped me get past the ‘we’ve always done it that way’ mentality. I learned that I needed to innovate personally, professionally and to help other become more innovative.

Keith F.
MBA Program

My desire to go back to school was personal. Both my mom and dad graduated from high school, and I’m the first in my family to go on for my college education. I want to be a positive role model for my children. I can do all three – work, family and school; I didn’t have to choose.

Brandy C.
MBA Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse through frequently asked questions about business and related degree programs.

Why get an MBA?

An MBA can be beneficial in several ways. Earning one can help you achieve your long-term career goals, increase your earning potential, expand your professional network and even allow you to break into a new field. Need more inspiration? Check out these MBA success stories.

What can you do with an MBA degree?

Considered the gold standard in business, an MBA can help increase professional opportunities and even earning potential. Adding a specialization can help align curriculum with a certain career path. Example positions for MBA grads include financial analyst, risk solutions architect, health services manager, marketing director, benefits specialists and more. Explore your options by checking out our resource "10 MBA specializations and why you should consider pursuing one."

What is an MBA in data analytics program like?

In addition to the core MBA courses in finance and economics, students interested in data analytics can expect to dig deeper into data visualization, modeling and business applications using industry leading Esri GIS software. Graduates of the UMass Global MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics will be able to synthesize multiple data sources to evaluate business trends. Learn more by checking out our resource What to expect from an MBA in Data Analytics.

What is an MBA in finance program like?

An MBA in finance provides students with the same foundational knowledge as a general MBA, covering topics like statistics, economics, leadership and marketing. But the finance emphasis also allows students to broaden their expertise in areas like stock market analysis, global economy, corporate finance and investment banking.

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