Online MBA in Data Science

Prepare for professional leadership opportunities as you learn how to transform data into strategic decisions and communicate them effectively. In the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Data Science online program, you will develop your ability to apply best practices using analytical methods and technology to identify and solve business problems.

This flexible online MBA data science program is designed to equip you for success in a competitive global business environment with support from experienced faculty members, many of whom hold Ph.D.s. The 100% online coursework examines economic analysis for managerial decisions, strategic information systems, and evidence-based management of an analytics workforce. By taking advantage of 7-week courses and multiple start dates a year, you can earn your MBA in Data Science online in as few as 14 months.
In the online MBA in Data Science, you will enhance your skills in:

• Oral Communication: Synthesize key business concepts and orally communicate them effectively
• Ethical Reasoning: Learn to apply ethical reasoning in leadership/managerial roles
• Strategic Decision-Making: Apply relevant information to arrive at a well-rounded conclusion
• Leadership: Apply relevant information to increase understanding of various leadership theories and the application of leadership skills

Data science career paths:
- Data Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Project Manager
- Business Consultant
- Marketing Director

Tuition breakdown:
$12,474 Total Tuition
$378 Tuition per credit hour

Calendar:
Our MBA in Data Science online program offers a convenient course schedule with 7-week courses and multiple start dates. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.

Admissions Requirements:

GMAT is waived for all students with a 2.7 GPA or better.

• Resume required for the MBA program
• GPA requirements for unconditional admission:
         - 2.7 cumulative undergraduate GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework from a Regionally Accredited Institution (Non Accredited Institution Transcripts can be submitted for further review before a final admission decision is made)
• GPA requirements for conditional admission:
         - 2.5-2.69 cumulative undergraduate GPA
         - If a student is Conditionally Admitted – A GMAT or GRE score must be submitted to the Office of the Graduate School before completing 12 graduate hours. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 400.

Courses:

Core Courses
All concentrations include 12 core hours
ACC 6123: Accounting for Business & Management
MGM 6183: Managerial Leadership and Ethics
FIN 6113: Managerial Finance
MGM 6123: Organizational Strategy
DSC 6163 : Data Visualization

Required Course
All students take this course regardless of background; must complete prior to registering for any additional courses.
GBU 6353: MBA Foundations

Required Concentration
Data Science Students must take all courses listed below.
ECO 6213: Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions
DSC 6253: Strategic Information Systems
MGM 6013: Evidence-Based Management & Analytics
MKT 6063: Marketing Management
DSC 6113: Data Science for Business