MBA – Data Analytics

Program Description

The Data Analytics major concentration prepares you to judge the quality of a corporate data system . Based on exploration of the data and an understanding of desired company outcomes, you will be able to recommend a course of action needed to wrangle the data into shape and extract key trends and information . Further, you will be able to assemble an effective team of professionals that can prioritize the tasks and projects needed to improve upon the data-driven decision making that will take the organization to the next level of success . The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects job growth in business intelligence fields to be nearly three times the overall national average for job growth.

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Career Opportunities

Potential career opportunities include market research analyst, healthcare analytic manager, data analytic business consultant, management analyst, economist, and operations research analyst.

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www .bls .gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts .htm)

Learning Outcomes

The Learning Outcomes for the Data Analytics major concentration are:

  • Identify, analyze, and solve real-world business problems .
  • Effectively communicate in a competitive business environment .
  • Appreciate the challenges facing businesses as well as recognize the importance of ethical principles .
  • Develop the analytical and managerial skills required to analyze data, address business problems, and manage risk .
  • Identify and create new business opportunities .
  • Demonstrate basic skills in creative problem-solving innovation and human-centered “design thinking.”

MBA – Data Analytics (33 Credits)


For more information on this graduate program, please refer to the University Catalog.