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Master of Business Administration
Data Analytics Concentration

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Harness the Power of Business Data

Making data-informed decisions is crucial to the success of any business. ý’s MBA in Data Analytics utilizes STEM-focused coursework to teach you the art of telling stories through data. Learn to make data work for you — and for your business.

Data analysts analyze crucial trends in customer behavior and satisfaction, business sales patterns and trends, and other factors.

Become a strategic thinker and leader who can translate data into implementation plans and longterm strategy. Learn skills that can be leveraged across a range of industries, from healthcare to hotels, finance to technology.

Learn to Lead with Data

This MBA concentration allows data analysis professionals to develop both their professional skills (concentration courses) and management skills while learning to think strategically in a complex, cost-competitive, knowledge-based environment.

Throughout the program, you will:

  • Build your management skills through challenging coursework.
  • Learn from field-tested faculty with years of professional experience.
  • Learn executive business competencies, professional leadership, and strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Learn how to ethically solve problems that occur in the global business environment.

What Is Data Analytics?

Data analytics is a valuable field that allows businesses and individuals to make informed decisions based on key insights. Data analytics helps companies store, organize and analyze raw data so they can find trends and patterns to make better business decisions.

As businesses increasingly rely on data to gain a competitive edge, understanding data analytics has become a valuable skill for professionals across numerous industries.

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Become an Effective Data Communicator

This program is structured to build your skills in the following areas:

  • Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Integrate knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer science to collect, analyze and interpret data.
  • Analyze problems from diverse perspectives and with cultural sensitivity.

Sample Courses

  • Quantitative Methods in Business
  • Tools for Data Analytics
  • Financial Reporting and Control
  • Global Economic Environments
  • Effective Leadership
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Research Methods in Data Analytics
  • Business Policy and Strategy

Review the full curriculum in the ý Catalog:

In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.

Career Possibilities

  • Data analyst
  • Operations analyst
  • Chief data officer
  • Business systems analyst
  • Market research analyst

Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.

Featured MBA Faculty

Paul Bagdan
Paul Bagdan

Professor

Bagdan recently published a second edition of a textbook, “Guest Service in the Hospitality Industry.” He has also given numerous presentations on the topics of guest service, tip elimination and technology.

Professor John Krupa
John Krupa

Professor

Krupa has held positions in marketing, sales management, selling, counseling, consulting and education. His underlying philosophy is that people have unlimited potential.

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Program Contact

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