Master in Business Analytics (MSc-BA)
Prepare the students as new generation of managers who understand data and are fluent in data-driven decision making to solve real problems with Big Data in today’s digital world.
The Master of Business Analytics (MSc-BA) is designed for young professionals interested in data science/analytics which is now a critical skill for every manager in digital age. This program provides the technical skills and business vision to understand, work and decide with the data. The Master of Business Analytics is a comprehensive introduction to big data, databases, opportunities and challenges. Our program trains young individuals how to explore/analyze and visualize ‘big data’ sets to derive insights, how to communicate them as well as how to use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methods to support decision making and digital transformations for both private and public organizations.
In addition to business courses, the core curriculum in Business Analytics trains young professionals to be future leading data scientists, analysts and top managers with courses in database fundamentals, data preparation, exploration, visualization techniques and communication/storytelling skills. The program also includes Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning methods for advanced analytics by using software technologies like SQL, Tableau, Python, and PowerBI, NumPy, Pandas, and KNIME.
IT and Data professionals with Cloud Computing skills are in high demand. Through our partnership with AWS Academy, we also deliver Cloud Computing content with a series of lab exercises that teach how to conduct Big Data analysis with practical, real-world examples. This will help our students to prepare to take an AWS Certification exam which is one of the most valuable certifications in the market and will open doors to a huge range of opportunities.
The Master of Business Analytics is comprised of 14 courses taken over one year.
- Multi-disciplinary program blending technology and business
- Good balance of theory and practice with case studies and hands on exercises with real data
- Explore the latest technologies and practices in Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Learn one of the key skills employers are looking for the most, Cloud Computing, and add more value to your Masters by earning Amazon Web Services certificate
- Developed, advised and delivered by data analytics experts with industry and academic experience
- Gaining insight into global businesses, their management and operations
- Optional double degree with Boston University
- Study tour to Silicon Valley