Master of Science in :?Big Data, Bigger Results, Brighter Futures

Within the rapidly developing frontier of Big Data, the?MS in Business Analytics?is a 30-credit-hour degree program that prepares results-driven individuals to influence strategy, processes and decision-making by exploring relationships through data analysis.

Careers in this high-demand field?include pricing and revenue optimization specialist, strategy consultant, business intelligence consultant, business systems analyst and data analyst, among others.

This program is a STEM-designated degree program which qualifies international graduates for an optional practical training (OPT) extension of 24 months, for a total of 36 months.

What you need to know about the MS in Business Analytics from UD:

• Accreditation from the?Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business?(AACSB International) represents the highest standard for business schools worldwide.
• The program is developed in partnership with?SAS
• Graduates can earn a joint certificate?from the University of Dallas and SAS
• Classes are designed to prepare students to obtain five industry certifications
• Instructed by experienced scholar-practitioners
• Designed to accommodate working business professionals

What will you learn

Students gain experience using a variety of software programs including SAS Studio, SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS Enterprise Guide, Tableau, Advanced Microsoft Excel, SQL, along with R and other popular software packages.

Students learn the technical skills for deriving meaning from big data, as well as the business knowledge to communicate results to key stakeholders. These skills are taught in variety of contexts including finance, health care, IT and marketing.