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Business Analytics Concentration

Business Analytics Concentration

What Can You Do with an MBA in Business Analytics?

Companies need professionals who can turn complex information into actionable insights in a world driven by data. An MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics gives you the tools to do just that, equipping you with a blend of analytical, technical, and strategic decision-making skills.

MBA Business Analytics students learn to interpret data, design models, and guide business strategy through evidence-based insights at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Graduates are prepared to work across industries, such as healthcare and finance to marketing and tech, helping organizations make smarter, faster decisions.

Business Analytics Career Paths to Consider:

Management Analysts

Management Analysts evaluate organizational operations to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Their day might involve analyzing workflows, interviewing staff, reviewing data, and proposing strategies that boost productivity and performance.
 

Financial Analysts

Financial Analysts help businesses and individuals make smart decisions about spending and investing to maximize profit. Their day might involve studying market trends, building financial models, and delivering insights that support strategic growth.

Operations Research Analyst

Operations Research Analysts use math, data, and logic to solve complex problems and improve decision-making. Their day might involve building models, analyzing scenarios, and collaborating with teams to optimize performance.
 

Market Research Analyst

Market Research Analysts study consumer behavior, market trends, and business conditions to help companies understand what sells. Their day might involve designing surveys, analyzing data, and presenting insights that guide product development and marketing strategy.

Quality education for the working professional

One of the prime advantages of the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø is quality education created for the working professional. The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business uses a trimester system, with fall, spring, and summer terms to allow for accelerated time to completion. Classes are offered in an evening format at our Irving campus or online. 

For international students, it is a distinct advantage to attend classes with current working professionals in the field where they aspire to work. Upon graduation, students may apply for the 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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MBA Degree Requirements

39 Total Credit Hours / 18 Classes.

(Required for All Graduate Business Programs)
MANA 6V50 The Virtuous Leader. 
MANA 6V51 Business and the Common Good. 
BUAD 6320 The Effective Communicator.

BUAD 5F70 Cornerstone*
ACCT/FINA 6310 Financial Intelligence.
BUAD 6310 Quantitative Reasoning for Decision-Making.
MANA 7310 High Performance Work Teams.
LDRS 6310 Leading Innovation and Organizational Change.
MANA 7330 Integrated Business Operations. 
MANA 7340 Integrated Business Strategy.

*BUAD 5F70. Required for all international and probationary students, including conditional and qualifying admission statuses.
BUAD 6101 Leading Yourself. (Semester 1)
BUAD 6102 Enhancing Interpersonal Effectiveness. (Semester 2)
BUAD 6103 Career Advancement. (Semester 3)
Select one (1) course from the following:

CYBS 6345 
Securing the Digital World.
BANA 7320 
Data Visualization and Storytelling.
BANA 7355 
AI for Business. 
BANA 7380 
Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling and Dashboards.

Select Three (3) Courses from this List

BANA 6360 Programming I.
BANA 7320 Data Visualization and Storytelling.
BANA 7355 AI for Business. 
BANA 7380 Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling and Dashboards.