Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics can help you master the high demand business intelligence skills necessary to stand out as a problem solver, decision maker, strategic thinker, and communicator in any industry. Using problem-solving exercises, you will learn to use data mining techniques and apply business and big data analytics to help you meet your organization’s business objectives. You’ll develop and apply critical thinking skills and create better management analytics tools to use in business process and decision-making.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Construct both simple regression and multiple linear regression analytical models.
- Use text mining and data mining techniques in the processes of model building for data analysis.
- Define and quantify business problems for the purposes of analytical investigation and decision-making.
- Analyze the interpretation of results from statistical analysis.
- Communicate statistical results and reports for the purpose of decision-making.
Degree at a Glance
Institutional Requirements
3
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Core Requirements
18
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Major Requirements
9
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Final Program Requirement
6
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
42
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Degree Program Requirements
Institutional Requirements (3 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours
3
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Students are required to take BUSN604 as the first course. If you have a bachelor's degree in a business program that is accredited by ACBSP, AACSB, or IACBE, you are NOT required to take the course listed above, and instead may take one master’s-level elective course.
Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours
18
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Major Requirements (9 semester hours)
Select 3 courses from the following:
9
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Data Mining
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Text Mining
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Predictive Analytics
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Optimization and Simulation
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Data Management
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Enterprise Analytics
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Total Semester Hours
9
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Final Program Requirement (6 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours
6
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Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Select any graduate courses not already taken to fulfill the requirements listed above.
6
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Total Semester Hours
6
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Taken once all other requirements have been met.