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A STEM-designated MBA degree with a concentration in business analytics prepares you to make prudent business decisions with fact-based data analysis. Whether you’re an experienced professional seeking career advancement or are looking to relaunch your career, our business analytics MBA program concentration will provide you with an understanding of business performance from a systems view, using statistical and quantitative data as well and explanatory and predictive modeling.
The MBA concentration in business analytics is offered in person or online. Drexel LeBow also offers a Master of Science in Business Analytics program.
How Long Does it Take to Get an MBA?
Full-Time MBA Program
On our University City Campus in Philadelphia
Part-Time MBA Program
Hybrid and fully online formats available
MBA Business Analytics Concentration Curriculum
Each course in the concentration will help you build key skills to be successful in the field including:
- Datamining
- System Simulation
- Predictive Business Analytics
- Business Forecasting
The MBA concentration in business analytics is a STEM-designated degree program. Students with an F-1 visa can apply for a 24-month OPT extension (beyond the standard 12 months) if they meet noted criteria.
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Requirements and Coursework
Choose three courses (nine credits) from the concentration-specific courses below for a business analytics specialization.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAN | Any BSAN course numbers 602-699 | 3 |
| STAT | Any STAT course numbers 602-699 | 3 |
| MIS 612 | Aligning Information Systems and Business Strategy | 3 |
| MIS 624 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MIS 632 | Database Analysis and Design for Business | 3 |
| MKTG 606 | Customer Analytics | 3 |
| MKTG 607 | Marketing Experiments | 3 |
| OPR 601 | Managerial Decision Models and Simulation | 3 |
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The unique set of technical and analytical skills that an MBA with a concentration in business analytics provides can be applied to similar positions in a variety of industries. These skills help companies in any vertical create a competitive advantage and understand market trends. An MBA with a concentration in business analytics can prepare you for a number of careers including:
- Business Analyst
- Business Analyst Project Manager
- Data Scientist
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