Program Contact: Tamilla Triantoro 203-582-7278
The MS in Business Analytics program is designed to develop the skills to extract, analyze, interpret and present data for business decision-making. These skills are critical to decision-making in every sector of industry, government and nonprofit organizations. The program emphasizes analytical and statistical tools that enable graduates to use sophisticated means to mine, analyze, evaluate and present data in a variety of organizational environments.
MS in Business Analytics Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Required Core Courses | 21 | |
| Introduction to Business Analytics | ||
| Predictive Business Analytics | ||
| Data Management | ||
| Data Mining for Competitive Advantage | ||
| Text Analytics | ||
| Data Visualization for Managers | ||
| Python Programming for Data Analysis | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select four of the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Optimization | ||
| Business Data Analytics with R | ||
| Big Data and Hadoop | ||
| Design and Analysis of Business Information Systems | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology | ||
| Applied Business Analytics W Advance Exc | ||
| AI and Analytics in Healthcare | ||
| Business Analytics Capstone | ||
| Business Data Analytics | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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Additional elective business courses are available to students at the discretion of the program director.
MSBA Concentrations
MSBA with Concentration in Marketing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete MSBA Core Courses | ||
| Take the following three electives | ||
| Marketing Decision Making | ||
| Marketing Analytics | ||
Take one Marketing 600-level elective | ||
MBA 645 is a prerequisite for all MK 600-level courses | ||
MSBA with Concentration in Health Care Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete MSBA Core Courses and three electives | ||
| Take the following three electives | ||
| AI and Analytics in Healthcare | ||
| Foundations of Health Care Management | ||
Take one 600-level HM elective | ||
MSBA with Concentration in Finance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete MSBA Core Course | ||
| Take the following three electives | ||
| Optimization | ||
| Financial Decision Making (Take FIN 610 only If UG Finance major) | ||
or FIN 610 | Investment and Portfolio Analysis I | |
Take one MS in Finance 600-level elective | ||
MSBA with Concentration in Supply Chain
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete MSBA Core Courses | ||
| Take the following three electives | ||
| Optimization | ||
| Supply Chain Management in a New Era | ||
Take one of the following: | ||
| Logistics Management | ||
| Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management | ||
| Managing Marketing Channels | ||
| International Business Negotiation (Or similar) | ||
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MS in Business Analytics program, students will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Data Analysis: Evaluate different techniques used to analyze data.
- Data Management: Explain how data is stored, accessed and retrieved.
- Analytical Reasoning: Apply business analytics techniques and utilize analytical tools for organizational decision-making.
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrate skills in interpreting and presenting analytical results.
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS/MS in Business Analytics (3+1)
Dual-Degree BS/MS or BA/MS in Business Analytics (4+1)
Accelerated Dual-Degree BS in Economics/MS in Business Analytics (3+1)
Admission
To be admitted to the program, an applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree program with a GPA of at least 3.00. Work experience and recommendations also are strongly considered in the admission process. Standardized test scores (such as GMAT or GRE) submitted by the students in support of the application also are considered, but are not required.
In addition, applicants to the MS in Business Analytics program must possess an undergraduate major, graduate degree or other significant coursework in a quantitatively oriented area, including but not limited to mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computer science, engineering, operations management, accounting, finance, economics or the natural sciences.
A complete application consists of the following:
- Program application (submitted online). Go to Quinnipiac’s Graduate Admissions webpage.
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed.
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A personal statement.
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Three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a professional contact.
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A recent resume.
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Application fee.
International Applicants:
Prospective international students must submit certified translations of official transcripts prepared by World Education Services (WES) or another acceptable organization that is approved by Quinnipiac for this purpose.
All applicants from non-English speaking countries must indicate that they have the language capability to understand business instruction in English and must provide official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. In general, a minimum TOEFL Internet-based score of 90 is required for admission (or 233 for computer-based, or 575 for paper-based).
In lieu of TOEFL, applicants may submit International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. A minimum score of 6.5 on this exam, a B or above on the Certificate of Advanced English or a C or above on the Certificate of Proficiency in English is required. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.
International applicants are required to submit proof of adequate funds to complete their study at Quinnipiac University before an eligibility form (I-20) can be issued. Complete the Statement of Financial Support and submit along with supporting documentation. In addition, a copy of a passport or national ID is required. The Statement of Financial Support can be found on the Admissions webpage.