MBA – Data Analytics

Program Description

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.

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.