BUSINESS ANALYTICS (MBA)
Gain the skills and vision to drive business decisions
Using data to inform important business decisions and provide real-world solutions for companies of all sizes is critical to companies’ success. Through our Business Analytics MBA concentration, you’ll gain the necessary techniques to turn complex data into solutions for organizations in a wide range of industries.
You’ll be equipped with the tools to understand, manage and communicate analytics from ‘big data’. And you’ll learn about core business functions and master the skills that are at the intersection of business and data-science including:
- Accounting
- Decision modeling
- Data visualization
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations
- Statistics
All courses for this program are offered in the evening on the Loop Campus. The program can be completed in two years.
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Study business data in the heart of Chicago
The Business Analytics master’s program is designed to meet the industry-wide need for financial professionals with exceptional data analysis skills. Study in the center of Chicago’s financial district, steps away from firms like Aon, Boeing, JP Morgan Chase and United Airlines.
Application Deadlines
| Enrollment Quarter | Domestic Student Deadline | International Student Deadline |
| Fall | August 15 | August 15 |
| Winter | December 1 | October 1 |
| Spring | March 1 | February 1 |
| Summer | June 1 | April 1 |
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, essay, résumé and official transcripts.
Required Courses
You’ll take 11 MBA core courses and five electives.
97%
of MBA graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
$85k
The median reported salary for MBA graduates was $85,000.
Alumni Network
Leverage DePaul’s wide-ranging network of alumni and business leaders. Join the network of nearly 70,000 DePaul business alumni.
Flexible formats to work with any lifestyle
Full-time Day MBA for early-career professionals or career changers. Classes offered during the day.
Evening MBA for established professionals in need of flexibility. Classes are in the evenings.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Kellstadt awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.
Business Analytics MBA Admission Requirements
- Application & fee
- Essay
- Letter of recommendation
- Resume
- Test optional – GMAT/GRE Scores (submission is optional)
- Interview (Full-time MBA only)
- International student admission requirements: Click here.
Submit your online application and the $60 application fee
An essay explaining your interest in the program and your professional goals is required.
The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business requires official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions. The admission committee reserves the right to request official transcripts from universities where an applicant attended but did not complete a degree. Please note that not submitting all transcripts where courses have been completed could impact course waivers.
Full-time MBA applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a current or previous employer. Submit the letter through the online application or kgsb@depaul.edu. Be sure to include the name of the recommender and applicant's name on the letter.? ??
All MBA applicants must also submit a professional resume that summarizes their work experience and educational background.
Interviews are required only for applicants to the Full-time MBA program. The admission committee may require applicants to other programs to schedule an interview if necessary.
Deadlines
To ensure that you will be able to enroll in the quarter of your choice, we recommend that you apply by these dates:
| Enrollment Quarter | Domestic Student Deadline | International Student Deadline |
| Fall | August 15 | June 15 |
| Winter | December 1 | October 15 |
| Spring | March 1 | January 15 |
| Summer | June 1 | April 15 |
Learn more about Graduate Admission.
Concentration Requirements
Business Analytics MBA Concentration Requirements
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
MGT 585 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS | 4 |
| Select 3 of the following 4 courses: | ||
|
MGT 586 |
DATA VISUALIZATION | 4 |
|
MGT 587 |
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS | 4 |
|
MIS 673 |
DATA MANAGEMENT | 4 |
|
ECO 520 |
BUSINESS ANALYTICS II | 4 |
