The M.S. Business Analytics program prepares students for the effective application of analytics to solve business problems. Our approach focuses on leveraging the combined power of mathematical statistics, computing technology and data analysis to construct business-data-based predictions. The program prepares you to: Positively impact the bottom line through data-driven decision making; Transform data into insights and solutions to solve business problems; Build computer applications; Analyze and display data; Gain an understanding of short-term and long-term forecasting methods Implement market performance analysis. The Beacom School of Business is the region’s leader in business education offering quality programs that are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1949. Learn more at usd.edu/BA.
DELIVERY: On Campus
Master of Science, Business Analytics: Total 36 credit hours
Required Core: Total 27-33 credit hours
Required for students without a baccalaureate or graduate degree in business (6 cr hours):
*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog
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