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UofL College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics
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Master of Science in Business Analytics
NEW
Gain analytical expertise and real-world business savvy in only 13 months.
UofL College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics
The advanced analytical skills you get from an MSBA
provide significant career advantages. Learn more at: UofLMSBA.com
PROGRAM DETAILS
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UofL College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is an accelerated 13-month program with a team-based structure that creates a rich and diverse learning environment. Students work both in teams and independently to complete the coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 30• 25.5 hours: core
• 1.5 hours: special topics
• 3.0 hours: internship or capstone
• Evening classes over three semesters
Tuition• $ 30,000 regardless of residency
Prerequisites• Undergraduate degree required
(preferred in business, science, technology, engineering, or math)
• Courses in at least one semester of college-level statistical methods
Admission Requirements• GMAT/GRE
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Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Understand and use core information systems technologies such as Python, SAS, R, SQL and advanced data manipulation techniques
• Clearly communicate and present conclusions from complex analytics
• Create models using statistical, data mining, and machine learning techniques to support business decision making
• Apply leading analytic solutions to real-life problems
• Master data modeling and prediction techniques
• Identify and evaluate appropriate data analytics techniques for different business needs
• Work in a team to solve large data analytics problems
• Present conclusions in multiple professional contexts
Jobs that involve business and data analysis include:
• Business Analyst
• Business Operations Manager
• Data Scientist
• Information Security Analyst
• Management Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
• Sr. Business Analyst
• Strategic Analyst
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Business Analyst, Sr. - U.S./KY
ANALYZE THE BENEFITS
Take advantage of a rapidly growing market for careers in business analytics. You’ll learn how to turn real data into actionable business strategies, making you a smart choice for any employer.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Average Base Pay
$87,007/yr
22%
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Projected increase in business analyst jobs*
$87K Average
$64K Low
$116K High
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Master of Science in Business Analytics
INTERNSHIP orCAPSTONEA competitive internship opportunity or capstone project provides real-world business analytics experience. Students work with real datasets solving actual business issues.
InternshipThe internship is determined on a competitive basis and lasts 11-months. It is an innovative, unique partnership between the College of Business and local companies. Students who are awarded an internship get substantial work experience in an actual business setting.
The benefits of an internship cannot be overstated. The salary helps offset some of the tuition requirements and the added workplace experience and improved resume credentials provide significant advantages to your marketability upon graduation.
CapstoneIf a student already has employment or doesn’t get an internship, a capstone course is offered for the same credit hours. The capstone course provides students the opportunity to work with businesses to solve a real business problem. They gain experience with the analytical demands of real business situations.
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Master of Science in Business Analytics
FACULTY EXPERTISEAll classes are taught by Ph.D. level faculty who are extensively published and experienced in related areas. Faculty consult with local companies to develop realistic and demanding analytics projects that prepare students to excel in the workplace.
Robert Carter Ph.D. in Business Administration (Marketing) and Associate Professor of Marketing. Area: Marketing Analytics and Marketing Research.
Jose Fernandez Ph.D. in Economics and Associate Professor of Economics. Area: Healthcare Analytics.
Sandeep Goyal Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems) and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems. Area: Business Analytics.
Jeff Guan Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems. Areas: Database and Data Mining.
Jeff Hieb Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering and Associate Professor of Engineering Mathematics. Area: Cybersecurity.
Kristen Lucas Ph.D. in Organizational Communication and Associate Professor of Management. Area: Business Communication.
Andrew Manikas Ph.D. in Business Administration (Operations Management) and Assistant Professor of Management. Area: Operations Research.
Robert NixonPh.D. in Business Administration and Associate Professor of Strategic Management. Area: Strategy and Leadership.
Andrew Wright Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering and Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems. Area: Cybersecurity.
Jozef Zurada Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering and Professor of Computer Information Systems. Area: Data Mining and Machine Learning.
SAMPLE RESEARCH & PROJECTS
“A web usage mining framework for mining evolving user profiles in dynamic websites,” IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, 20, 202-215
“Cash flow management and manufacturing firm financial performance: A longitudinal perspective,” International Journal of Production Economics, 148, 37-50
“ ‘Tis better to give thanreceive? How and whengender and residence-based segments predictchoice of donation-versusdiscount-based promotions,” Journal of Consumer Psychology, 25, 622-634 “RFID-enabled visibility and retail inventory record inaccuracy: Experiments in the field,” Production and Operations Management, 22, 843-856 “A data-mining approach to identification of risk factors in safety managementsystems,” Journal of Management Information Systems, 34, 1054–1081 “Teaching storytelling, visual design, and conciseness,” Communication Teacher,29, 102-107 “Pay-what-you-want pricing: Can it be profitable?” Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 57, 176-185
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CURRICULUMThe MSBA curriculum combines information systems technologies, data modeling, and analytics with business acumen and impactful communications to develop the skills necessary to become a successful business analyst with excellent potential for professional growth.
The program is designed and delivered in collaboration with local businesses to provide a realistic business orientation, increasing your skill relevance in the professional marketplace.
Curriculum:
MSBA 605 Programming for Analytics
MSBA 610 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MSBA 615 Introduction to Statistical Programming
MSBA 620 Data Analytics I
MSBA 625 Storytelling with Data
MSBA 630 Data Management
MSBA 635 Data Analytics II
MSBA 640 Decision Models
MSBA 645 Data Mining
MSBA 650 Data Analytics III
MSBA 690 Internship or Capstone
UofL College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics
UofL College of Business Master of Science in Business Analytics
UofLMSBA.com
Master of Science in Business AnalyticsUniversity of Louisville
College of BusinessLouisville, KY 40292
502-852-7257
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