MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

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

Build Skills for a Data-Driven Business World

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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

Next Session

Summer I (Apr 29, 2024)

Estimated Tuition

$709/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

A Better Balance for Work and School

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

Start Sooner, No GMAT or GRE Required

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

Take Data To the Next Level

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 WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

What can you do with an MBA in Business Administration, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

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    Admission Requirements

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

    • Completed application
    • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
    • 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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    MBA Program Curriculum

    For students seeking our Master of Business Administration degree, be sure to explore all avenues to shorten the time necessary to earn your degree. These include transfer credits, credit for corporate training, credit for certificates earned, and credit for military schooling.
    • ACCU 602
      		  Financial Reporting & Analysis

      3
      BUSU 610
      		  Data Analysis for Decision Making

      3
      BUSU 620
      		  Economic Analysis for Managers

      3
      FINU 607
      		  Financial Management

      3
      MKTU 605
      		  Marketing Management

      3
          OLCU 614  Leadership and Team Development 3
          OLCU 653  Creating an Inclusive Climate: Advocacy Strategies for Leaders 3
      BUSU 640
      		  Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone

      3
      Core Requirements Subtotal

      24
    • Code Course Name 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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    Meet Our Faculty

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    Charmaine Alexander, Ph.D., CMA, CPA

    Associate Professor of Accounting

    Specialty

    Accounting

    Administration

    Financial Management
    Evelina Atanassova

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    Evelina Atanassova Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Human Resources and Leadership

    Specialty

    Business

    Human Resources

    Organizational Leadership
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    Dania Baba, Ph.D

    Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration

    Specialty

    Healthcare and Public Health

    Human Resources Practitioner

    Project Management
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