Business Analytics
Master of Business Analytics
The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program is a STEM-designated degree designed to prepare students for the dynamic, data-driven business world of the 21st century. MSBA students will be equipped to be transformative servant-leaders with the technical skills needed to make a positive impact in the marketplace. Graduates will be capable of taking large, unclean amounts of data and translating it into relevant, concise and actionable data for decision-makers. There are two specialized tracks to choose from: work-based and research based.
About the Program
Accessible through our innovative AI platform, this program allows students to utilize cutting-edge technology to gain hands-on experience while mastering each course. Faculty in this program are leaders in their field and will provide current and relevant learning opportunities that bridge the gap between academy and industry.
Aligned with Jessup’s Christ-centered focus, this program integrates faith in learning, allowing students to build a strong ethical framework that they will utilize in their industry. This ethical framework is especially attractive to employers who are seeking candidates that are guided by strong principles and values and can effectively navigate the rapidly changing world of AI and technology.
Applied Learning:
Graduate programs at Jessup are designed for working professionals focused on career advancement and to prepare students entering the workforce. The knowledge and skills learned throughout the curriculum are directly applicable in the industries to which students are associated. Each course of our graduate program has multiple applied projects and work-related assignments, making professional work experience integral to the established curriculum. Students enrolled in graduate degree programs will need to demonstrate applied use of the curriculum in their respective jobs and/or through the use of assigned work simulations. These experiences allow students to further develop their skills and maximize their potential career opportunities or advancement upon graduation.
MS in Business Analytics: Two Program Pathways
Work-Based Program: 36 units
Students must be employed while studying in this program.
- BUS501 – Introduction to Business Analytics and Ethics
- CSCI561 – Data Structures & Algorithms
- CSCI573 – Cryptography
- BUS671 – Managing Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- BUS672 – Managing Enterprise Risks and Cybersecurity Analytics
- BUS675 – Management Engineering and Design Strategy
- BUS681 – Project Management
- BUS691 – Big Data and Predictive Analytics
- BUS692 – Decision Models and Analytics
- BUS693 – Data Visualization and Communication
- BUS697 – AI, Design Thinking, and Critical Analysis (Applied Capstone Project)
- Elective course from MBA, MSCS, or IT concentration courses
Research-Based Program: 39 units
BUSA591C – MSBA Research Methods III (1 unit)
BUS501 – Introduction to Business Analytics and Ethics (3 units)
CSCI561 – Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)
CSCI573 – Cryptography (3 units)
BUS671 – Managing Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
BUS672 – Managing Enterprise Risks and Cybersecurity Analytics (3 units)
BUS675 – Management Engineering and Design Strategy (3 units)
BUS681 – Project Management (3 units)
BUS691 – Big Data and Predictive Analytics (3 units)
BUS692 – Decision Models and Analytics (3 units)
BUS693 – Data Visualization and Communication (3 units)
BUS697 – AI, Design Thinking, and Critical Analysis (Applied Capstone Project) (3 units)
Elective course from MBA, MSCS, or IT concentration courses (3 units)
BUSA591A – MSBA Research Methods I (1 unit)
BUSA591B – MSBA Research Methods II (1 unit)
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