University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · USA

Business Analytics, MSBA

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Business Analytics, MSBA is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Two semesters) options.

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a full-time program completed on campus in two semesters. Students learn to manage data, apply methodologies to transform data into insights, interpret and communicate data effectively, make recommendations, and manage implementations. The curriculum includes courses in business intelligence and data visualization, data-driven application development, database design and management, management science and spreadsheets, applied statistics and analytics, predictive modeling for business applications, and a business analytics capstone.

The program requires 30 credit hours, with required courses offered in a Fall term and a Spring term. A mandatory capstone experiential learning component is completed in the program’s last semester (BAN 580). Students work in teams to design an analytical study and data collection tools, use software to manipulate and analyze data, interpret and present results, and recommend strategies for an industry-partner case or project. Teams are evaluated through a comprehensive written report and a formal presentation.

Modules

BAN 500Bus Intelligence & Data Visual
MIS 501App Dev Data-Driven Org
MIS 502DB Des & Mgt Data-Driven Org
OM 500MGT Science & Spreadsheet Mod
ST 541App Stat Mod Analytics I
BAN 501Predictive Model with Bus Appl
BAN 580Business Analytics Capstone
OM 501Adv App Model & Analysis
ST 542App Stst Mod Analytics II

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Business Analytics, MSBA at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Business Analytics, MSBA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:

Unofficial Transcripts
Evidence of strong quantitative skills including the completion of an undergraduate introductory statistics course with a letter grade of B or higher, and an undergraduate calculus course with a letter grade of B or higher.
Resume
Statement of Purpose
3 Letters of Recommendation
GPA of 3.3 or better
GMAT (old version), GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE scores at the 60th percentile or greater

GRE/GMAT waiver consideration for applicants with a graduate degree. Contact the Program Coordinator for eligibility.

Permission to Continue: On a case-by-case basis, the MSBA admissions committee may consider students who do not meet the minimum GPA or GMAT/GRE standards but may have relevant work experience or other qualifying factors for "Permission to Continue" in the program.

See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.