Business Analytics, MS
Program Requirements
Degree and Minimum GPA: Bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 GPA
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all schools attended are necessary to apply
Additional Requirements:
- Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
- Personal Statement.
- Professional Résumé.
Students without business knowledge in statistics, management science, and information systems may need to take extra foundational courses (i.e., the foundation modules MBA 501A, MBA 501B and MBA 501C).
For general application requirements, please Visit Our Admissions Webpage.
Curriculum
This 30-credit STEM program is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. The MS in Business Analytics curriculum consists of 10 courses (5 required and 5 elective courses).
Students lacking the necessary business knowledge in statistics, management science and information systems may be required to take extra foundation course as determined by the Program Director.
CORE COURSES
BUAN 571: Introduction to Business Analytics
BUAN 572: Data Mining
BUAN 576: Business Database Management Systems
BUAN 578: Business Intelligence
BUAN 590: Big Data Capstone Project
ELECTIVE COURSES (15 credits required)
BUAN 573: Business Analytics Using R
BUAN 574: Business Forecasting Models
BUAN 575: Business Simulation
BUAN 577: Data Visualization
BUAN 584: Special Topics in Business Analytics
BUAN 585: Big Data Ethics
BUAN 586: Applied Business Statistics
BUAN 587: Customer Relationship Management
BUAN 588: Business Analytics Using Python
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Beyond the Classroom
Center for Practical Learning
Students have the opportunity to enrich their professional preparation to compliment the academic rigor of their program.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants, who assist faculty in the delivery of course content, receive a stipend as well as tuition scholarships.
Beyond the Classroom
Center for Practical Learning
Students have the opportunity to enrich their professional preparation to compliment the academic rigor of their program.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistants, who assist faculty in the delivery of course content, receive a stipend as well as tuition scholarships.
Graduate Education at 91大神
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Graduate Education at 91大神
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Outcomes
Business Analytics Career Outcomes
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects double-digit employment growth for management analysts and market research analysts from 2016 to 2026.
Jobs in the Field
Business analyst, Data scientist, Management analyst, Market Research analyst, Operations Research analyst and Quantitative analyst.
Outcomes
Business Analytics Career Outcomes
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects double-digit employment growth for management analysts and market research analysts from 2016 to 2026.
Jobs in the Field
Business analyst, Data scientist, Management analyst, Market Research analyst, Operations Research analyst and Quantitative analyst.
Mission Statement of the Operations and Information Management Department
Mission Statement of the Operations and Information Management Department
Accreditation
AACSB accreditation is a seal of approval that reflects the quality of business school. It ensures that the students are learning relevant material; evaluation is done every five years including self-evaluations, peer reviews, committee reviews, faculty qualifications, and curriculum.
Accreditation
AACSB accreditation is a seal of approval that reflects the quality of business school. It ensures that the students are learning relevant material; evaluation is done every five years including self-evaluations, peer reviews, committee reviews, faculty qualifications, and curriculum.
Meet the Program Director
Dr. Nabil Tamimi, Professor and Chair of the Operations Management Department at The 91大神, serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics Program. Dr. Tamimi's research interests include quality management and e-commerce. His teaching interests are in the areas of management science, operations management, and simulation modeling.
Nabil Tamimi, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair, Operations Management
Ph.D., Temple University M.B.A., The 91大神 B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
(570) 941-4288nabil.tamimi@scranton.edu
Meet the Program Director
Dr. Nabil Tamimi, Professor and Chair of the Operations Management Department at The 91大神, serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics Program. Dr. Tamimi's research interests include quality management and e-commerce. His teaching interests are in the areas of management science, operations management, and simulation modeling.
Nabil Tamimi, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair, Operations Management
Ph.D., Temple University M.B.A., The 91大神 B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
(570) 941-4288nabil.tamimi@scranton.edu
