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The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS BUAN) is a 36 semester credit hours STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree program that provides students with a broad foundation in the business analytics and data science area. The program prepares students for professions in data science, big data, and analytics space. The core courses are designed to provide the foundation of tools and techniques to be used in the analytics domain whereas the electives allow for business application of the core techniques in Accounting, Finance, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, Social Media, and Operations. The program provides three options: (1) The Flex Program allows students the flexibility to complete the program at their own pace and tailor their degree in preparation for specific career goals by selecting electives from various fields, including Accounting, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, Social Media, Operations. The purpose of the program is to equip students with the technical tools and professional communication skills needed to practice in business analytics. Multiple elective tracks are offered in the Flex Program. Admission to the program occurs in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. (2) The Cohort Program is a two-year program in which students take all courses together as a cohort. It is designed for students from various backgrounds to gain knowledge to pursue opportunities in business analytics. The purpose of the program is to develop effective leaders in business analytics. Students may complete the Accounting Analytics track or the Data Science track. The Accounting Analytics track is offered in a face-to-face Cohort Program on campus, while the Data Science track may be completed in either a face-to-face Cohort Program on campus or an Online Cohort program. Special tuition, fees, and admissions requirements apply and the program is supported entirely by participant tuition/fees. Admission to the program occurs in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. (3) The Online Program allows students the flexibility to complete the program completely online at their own pace, and tailor their degree in preparation for specific career goals by selecting electives from the Data Science track. The purpose of the program is to equip students with the technical tools and professional communication skills needed to practice in business analytics. Admission to the program occurs in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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Applicants to the Business Analytics master’s program should have: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution in the United States, or its equivalent (all majors are considered). Knowledge of calculus is required. Applicants who have not satisfied this requirement may take OPRE 6303 (Quantitative Foundations of Business). A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in both core and aggregate courses. Test Scores: Competitive GMAT performance based on a score that is less than five years old. GRE scores are also accepted. Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from an individual able to judge the candidate’s potential for success in the master’s degree program. The letter can be academic or professional. Admissions Essay: Applicants must submit an essay outlining their academic interests and professional goals. A resume. International applicants must submit a test score to demonstrate their English proficiency.