Business Analytics, MS
Director: Mary Coombs, M.S.
Phone: (716) 375-2145
Fax: (716) 375-2191
Email: mcoombs@sbu.edu
Website: https://online.sbu.edu/programs/master/business-analytics/?schoolsrc=42787)
The online Business Analytics master’s degree program at St. Bonaventure University is a strategically designed, competitively priced educational opportunity that will prepare you for high-demand roles working with big data.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics program teaches students of any background what they need for a career in business analytics.
The MS in Business Analytics will prepare you to confidently communicate solutions grounded in analytical and visualization methods.
As a business analytics student, you will develop real-world experience analyzing information using data warehousing, business intelligence and advice from expert faculty.
Business Analytics Program Outcomes
- Build a baseline knowledge of statistics, programming and data in the context of business problem-solving
- Learn what goes into collecting, maintaining and analyzing large amounts of information at the enterprise level
- Solve complex business problems using powerful methods and technologies
- Develop a deeper and broader understanding of global business topics through the lens of ethical decision-making and enhance your communication skills
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
To be considered for the Master of Science in Business Analytics, individuals must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
- Official transcripts from institutions attended
- A resume
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The minimum requirements outlined above serve as the basis for evaluation. Decisions are made after all application materials are received.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| INTRO TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS I | ||
| INTRO TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS II | ||
| ANALYTICAL PROGRAMMING | ||
| Core Courses | 15 | |
| DATA WAREHOUSING | ||
| DATA VISUALIZATION | ||
| PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS | ||
| PRESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS | ||
| BUSINESS ETHICS | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Pick 2 of the following: | ||
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| MARKETING MANAGEMENT | ||
| MARKETING ANALYSIS FOR DATA DECISION MAKING | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| FINANCIAL MODELING | ||
| EMBRACING ANALYSIS: MAKING MEANING FROM DATA | ||
| EMBRACING RESEARCH: MARKETING COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | ||
| EMBRACING THE AUDIENCE:EMPATHY & ETHICS | ||
| EMBRACING STRATEGIC THINKING:MARKETING STRATEGY AND PLANNING | ||
| INTEGRATING DIGITAL MEDIA, MOBILE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES | ||
| INTEGRATING VISUALS: COMMUNICATION DESIGN | ||
| SYSTEM ANALYSIS & INSTRUMENTATION | ||
| ENTERPRISE SECURITY | ||
| APPLIED DATA MINING IN CYBERSECURITY | ||
| LEADING CHANGE | ||
| Capstone | 3 | |
| ANALYTICS CAPSTONE | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |