Focus your MBA on a career with business analytics.
The Isenberg MBA with a focus in business analytics offers a mix of general business and analytic elective courses to meet your specific educational goals. This focus is ideal for individuals interested in gaining a competitive advantage through sound use of data resources. Business Analytics is a crucial tool to guide business operations towards achieving strategic objectives in any industry, from healthcare to finance and retail.
Note: The focus area is only listed on your transcript, not on your diploma.
MBA students are required to complete a total of 9 elective credits to establish an optional focus area. The following list of courses are a sampling of business analytics electives. Please note that these electives are offered on a rotating basis and are subject to change. Connect with your Academic Advisor for current course offerings.
Artificial Intelligence in Business
Business Applications with Python
Database Management for Analytics
Data Management Using Spreadsheets
Ecommerce Logistics
Healthcare Data Analytics
Project Management
Quality Analytics
Salesforce for Marketing & Sales
Supply Chain Analytics
Web Analytics for Digital Marketing
Students may substitute up to 3 credits of business analytics electives with a “flex” designated elective. These flex electives are applicable to all industries and can be applied to all focus areas.
Database Management for Analytics
Career and Professional Development Workshop
Data Management Using Spreadsheets
Digital Media and Technology
Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business
Negotiations Theory & Practice
Personal Finance - Basics
Personal Finance - Cash Management
Personal Finance - Insurance
Personal Finance - Investments
Project Management
Survey Development and Analysis
Application Deadlines
Priority: June 1
Final: July 15
Priority: October 1
Final: November 15
Priority: February 1
Final: March 15
Priority Deadline Benefits
If you apply by the priority deadline for your chosen start term, you will receive several educational and financial benefits:
- $85 application fee reimbursement on your first tuition invoice.
- Priority access to course registration.
- Additional time to plan finances.
- Early access to upcoming career and professional development opportunities.
Apply Now
Follow our step-by-step process to complete your online application.
- Review the program specific admissions requirements.
- Click Apply Now to go to the University's Graduate School site where you can find a link to the secure online application.
- First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application. Note: You can submit your application before you have all your materials ready, simply save and resume your application as you gather required materials.
- After submitting, track your application at the Graduate School Status of Application page.
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