Data Science MBA Programs

Auburn University's online Master of Business Administration offers a concentration in Business Analytics. The online MBA program allows students to attend class via livestreaming, or they may choose to view class content at a time that is convenient for them. New online MBA students are encouraged to attend orientation on campus before beginning the coursework, but attendance at orientation is not required. The MBA curriculum includes eight core courses and four electives that students take to fulfill the requirements for the concentration. In the capstone course, students work together to provide consultation to real businesses. Auburn's MBA program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. The online program is open only to residents of the United States and members of the U.S. military. Auburn is a Preferred School Partner for The Boeing Company's Learning Together program.

The University of St. Francis offers an MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics that can be completed fully online. Students may enter the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester and may take classes on a full-time or part-time basis. Students can complete the program in 12 months by taking four classes per semester (two classes per module, with two modules in a semester) for three straight semesters. USF allows students to begin taking classes in the concentration as soon as they enter the program, and classes focus on experiential learning such as case studies and team projects. The business analytics curriculum includes coursework in business forecasting and econometrics, enterprise resource computing, data mining, and business intelligence and analytics. Applicants to the MBA program should have a bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75. They should also have two years of full-time experience in a management position.

The University of Maryland in College Park offers an online MBA program with a specialization in Information Systems and Business Analytics that focuses on managing and analyzing data and implementing information systems. The program requires two residencies. The opening residency is a three-day, on-campus program where students meet their faculty and classmates and get started in the program. The closing residency focuses on a capstone business experience. Students can complete the program in as little as 18 months while continuing to work. Most classes are presented in an asynchronous format, although some classes may require live online videoconferencing. Classes in the specialization cover topics such as data analytics, managing digital businesses and platforms, and social media and web analytics. Students in the online program have access to a variety of career services including career coaching, access to the Smith School of Business online job database and recruiting system, and interview training.

Students accepted to the Emerging Leaders MBA program at Bentley University can choose from eight areas of concentration, one of which is information systems and technology. This full-time program can be completed in two years and is designed for students with relatively little (three years) or no workplace experience (fresh graduates). The program is comprised of five foundation courses, eight core courses, and five electives from a student's field of specialization. Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited college or university within five years of applying for the program may be exempted from taking the foundation courses. Emerging Leaders MBA students can combine their degree with one of six Master of Science degrees available at the university.

The Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) program available at Bentley University offers a concentration in information systems and technology. Students who take advantage of this option enroll in four graduate courses offered by the following departments: Computer Information Systems, Information Design and Corporate Communication, and Information and Process Management. They can take all four courses from one department to gain a deep understanding of a particular field, or enroll in courses from all three departments to gain a broad perspective on the information systems and technology space. This part-time MBA program is designed for mid-level professionals. Although the GMAT is required for admission, applicants with eight or more years of relevant work experience can request to have this admission requirement waived.

Baker College has an MBA in Business Intelligence that is offered through Baker Online. There is no on-campus requirement, and students can choose from four start dates each quarter. The program is designed for managers of departments other than information systems who want to learn about emerging information technologies and subjects such as data mining, analytical processing, and how information can be used to improve decision-making. The MBA program requires candidates to complete at least 53 quarter credit hours, with 33 credits in core business classes and 20 credits in the business intelligence major. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and a minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience. Submitting GRE or GMAT scores is optional.

Capella University offers an online MBA in Business Intelligence that allows students to take traditional classes or to use the university's FlexPath option, which allows students to move through the material at their own, faster, pace. MBA classes are 12 weeks long with a one-week break between quarters. Students in the Business Intelligence program must earn 48 credits to graduate, including 33 credits in MBA core courses and 12 credits in specialization courses, which cover topics such as statistical methods, management decision methods, and data mining. Students must also complete a capstone project that requires them to apply their knowledge to a project related to their career. Applicants to the traditional program must have maintained a 2.3 GPA or higher while earning their bachelor's degree. FlexPath applicants must have a degree in business or a related field (such as accounting) or else have at least five years of relevant business experience.

Thomas Edison State University offers a completely online accelerated MBA program that allows students to earn an MBA in Data Analytics. The 39-credit program can be completed in about 18 months. The college has six terms per year and courses run in eight-week sessions. Students may enter the MBA program in January, May or September. Students are required to earn 15 credits in core courses such as financial management, strategic operations management, and global strategic management. Data Analytics majors also take courses in managerial statistics, business forecasting, predictive analytics, and data analytics and visualization fieldwork. Some classes may occasionally require students to log in and participate at a set time. Applicants to the program must have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 and two years of related professional or managerial work experience. Prerequisite classes include financial accounting, microeconomics, and statistics; a preparatory program covering those classes is available.

Ohio University offers an online MBA program with a concentration in Business Analytics. Students in the program are required to attend one professional development workshop that is held over a long weekend (Friday through Sunday) on the campus in Athens, Ohio. The MBA program lasts for six semesters, with each semester consisting of two seven-week terms. Students take one course each term. Most classes are offered asynchronously, but students may occasionally be required to log in at a set time for a live lecture session. Students specializing in business analytics take core MBA courses and courses in predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and data management and business intelligence. Applicants to the program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must have maintained a 3.0 GPA during their undergraduate career. The program does not require GMAT scores, but applicants should have two to five years of professional experience.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers an online Professional MBA program with a concentration in Business Analytics. The program consists of eight core classes in topics such as financial accounting, business law and ethics, financial management, organizational behavior, marketing management, and strategic management. The four courses in business analytics cover topics such as databases and data warehouses, advanced queries and business reports, data mining, and advanced data analytics. Students can complete the program in as little as 16 to 24 months. Applicants to the program should have a 2.7 undergraduate GPA, although students who don't meet that requirement may be considered for the program if they have three years of consecutive professional work experience and exceed specific scores on the GMAT or GRE. UTC offers a variety of scholarships for online Professional MBA students, including a military scholarship, merit scholarship, and affiliate partner scholarship for students who meet specific criteria.