Advance your career with a Master of Science in Business Analytics from A&M-Commerce
The Master of Science in Business Analytics is an approved Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. The program offers students from business and non-business backgrounds an opportunity to develop expertise in the art and science of business analytics in this high-demand field. Students will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, optimize and interpret Big Data. The program emphasizes decision-making skills to apply Big Data findings to business challenges.
2 years or less
No foreign language credits required
30 hours
No thesis required
MS Business Analytics Curriculum
Curriculum
Prerequisites for Non-Business Undergrad Majors
Prerequisites for Non-Business Undergrad Majors:
There are no prerequisite courses required for this program.
Core Courses
Core Business Analytics Courses:
Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like statistics, analytics, database management, and research covered in the core business analytics courses.
- Business Analytics for Managers (BUSA 511)
- Applied Business Research (ECO 595)
- Database Management (BUSA 526)
- Business Analytics Programming (BUSA 523)
- Applied Decision Modeling (BUSA 542)
- Data Warehousing (BUSA 532)
- Advanced Analytics (BUSA 537)
- Project Management (BUSA 521)
Electives
Electives:
Make it your own. Customize your degree with Business Analytics electives covering a wide range of business subjects.
- 2 Business Analytics courses from COB Catalog
Available Minors
Available Minors (4 Courses):
Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Marketing Analytics
- Corporate Management
- Real Estate
Available Certificates
Available Certificates (No prerequisite required):
Get noticed. Add a certificate to boost your job skills, and get hired!
- Auditing and Forensic Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Operational Excellence
- Tax Accounting
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Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Business Analytics students are typically interested in:
- Business analysis
- Management consulting and strategy
- Hands-on experience using statistical, software engineering and modeling tools to solve business challenges
- Marketing analysis
- Data management
- Business intelligence: finance, risk and health analytics
Business Analytics (MS) :: 1.03 SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
The College of Business offers an in-house Career Services Center focused on guiding business students seeking internships or employment.
The College of Business is one of only 800 schools worldwide to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Through guest speakers, company tours and internships, professional networking, and other opportunities, students, faculty and alumni are connected with the business community.
Engage with exceptional faculty who are industry leaders and significant scholars, producing cutting-edge research in their field.
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Faculty Research
Our faculty have been involved in research on social media, organization behavior analytics, service computing, business analytics, reliable distributed systems, web databases and semantic integration systems.
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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in business analytics will offer you the opportunity to:
- Learn statistical and research methods.
- Acquire knowledge in database management and data warehousing.
- Identify, document, model, assess and improve core business processes.
- Appreciate relevant business trends in the marketplace and consumer behaviors.
- Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
- Enhance your project management skills including initiation, planning, execution, controlling and closing projects.
- Investigate the technologies, methods and practices that foster innovation, new business opportunities and new efficiencies.
Business Analytics (MS) :: 1.07 Careers
Careers
Business analytics students are able to identify solutions hidden in Big Data and apply these findings to real-world business challenges. You can become a highly valued data analyst providing an organization with ideas for smarter strategic management and better operational efficiencies. Graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
- Business analytics is ranked second in a Computerworld survey on the most difficult skills to find.
- McKinsey Global Institute reports that the United States could face a shortage of between 140,000 and 190,000 individuals who possess deep business analytic skills and an additional 1.5 million managers with the skill set to implement the results.
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US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018
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Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. Although not required for your degree, internships are an important part of your education experience. The program will consider internships for credit if the requirements are satisfied. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Career Development and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce business analytics students.
Business Analytics (MS) :: 1.10 MAJORS/EMPHASIS
Minors
We offer various minors that can be combined with your Business Analytics (MS) degree. You can learn more about the available minors and their course requirements by visiting the Minors for Graduate Programs page.
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
Business Analytics (MS) :: 1.11 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
What You Will Learn
Through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers, this program will prepare you for specific jobs such as computer systems analysts, management analysts (business analysts and process analysts), market research analysts, logisticians and operations research analysts in a wide range of organizations and industries.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Core business analytics courses including Advanced Analytics, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Marketing Research and Applied Decision Modeling
Business Analytics (MS) :: 1.12 FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
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Student Organizations
The Department of Marketing and Business Analytics Student Chapter promotes academic programs of marketing and business analytics at A&M-Commerce, and supports the student’s on-campus and online social, academic and professional events. This organization works personally with students and directly with Career Services to take advantage of internship opportunities in their related fields.
Graduate Business Program Costs
Program Costs
The tuition and fees for a graduate student in the College of Business taking 9 credit hours is $3,894 for a Texas resident and $7,566 for a non-resident.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS International/Domestic Tabs
Admission
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Department Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fill out a form to take BUSA 521?
Yes, the BUSA Permit Form must be filled out to take BUSA 521. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Dean’s Office Contact Information COB
Contact Us
- College of Business
- 903.886.5191
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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