Program Description

This specialized Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics program has a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. This program reimagines business education by integrating business analysis knowledge with the essential skills of finance technology, marketing engineering, and strategic planning, to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and manage in the dynamic, diverse, and complex world of STEM-driven businesses. This program provides students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI ) applications, data analytics, and technology-driven problem-solving, to support the changing needs of leaders in global business environments today.

Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Integrate accounting principles and financial management techniques to analyze financial statements, guide investment strategies, optimize capital structure, and support organizational decision-making.
2. Demonstrate skills in intercultural communication to effectively engage and collaborate in diverse, global business environments and to lead and adapt to change management initiatives within a multicultural context.
3. Demonstrate strategic leadership skills that incorporate STEM knowledge to drive business innovation, organizational change, and sustainable growth.
4. Evaluate the ethical implications of business decisions and develop a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.
5. Evaluate how to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within organizations, fostering a workplace environment where all members feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute to their full potential.
6. Evaluate global business trends and cross-cultural management practices within international markets and how to operate within them effectively.
7. Apply STEM principles to foundational business concepts in marketing engineering, business analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data visualization to inform data-driven decision-making, financial analysis, and strategic business planning.

Program Content

A minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.