M.S. in Business Analytics Curriculum

The curriculum of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program is an educational experience that provides knowledge and skills in key business analytics disciplines so students can become successful in their careers.

Summer Self Study

DataCamp - Studied in SQL, R and Python
Mangaing Your Career - Updating your resume and completing various career activities
On your own - Review Statistics and Programing languages such as SAS and SQL

Fall Term

Module A Courses

  • Data Analytics
  • Metrics and Analytics for Business Decisions
  • Programming for Analytics
  • Data Visualization and Communication
  • Managing Your Career

Module B Courses

  • Data Analytics Experiential
  • Database Design for Bus Applications
  •  Business Analytics Consulting
  •  Decision Models
  • Managing Your Career

Spring Term

Module A Courses

  • Applied Econometrics
  • Machine Learning in Predictive Analytics
  • Business Analytics Capstone
  • Business Analytics Internship
  • Managing your Career
  • One Elective 

Module B Courses

  • Advanced Decision Models
  • Applied Probablity Models
  • Business Analytics Capstone
  • Business Analytics Internship
  • Managing Your Career
  • Predictive Modeling with Web and Social Media Data

2 Additional Electives can be taken in the Spring if grades are strong in the Fall.

Students can use the following study plans when selecting electives, though it is not required:

Business Process Analytics Elective Plan

  • ITOM 6210 – In Memory Analytics
  • ITOM 6220 - Pricing and Revenue Optimization
  • ITOM 6222 - Business Forecasting
  • ITOM 6224 - Managing Service Operations
  • ITOM 6225 - Project Management
  • ITOM 6226 - Operations Analytics
  • ITOM 6256 - Business Intelligence
  • ITOM 6258 - Big Data Platforms
  • ITOM 6410 - Business Analytics Practicum

Customer Analytics Elective Plan

  • MKTG 6204 - Consumer Behavior
  • MKTG 6205 - Customer Insights and Market Intelligence
  • MKTG 6215 – Advanced Product and Brand Management
  • MKTG 6223 - Understanding What Customers Value
  • MKTG 6224 - Research for Marketing Decisions
  • MKTG 6230 - Customer Engagement and Loyalty Management
  • MKTG 6279 - Multivariate Analysis for Marketing
  • MKTG 6284 - Retailing Analytics