In today’s world, data is a resource. Help organizations make the most of it with actionable insights from data analysis.
Big data is more than just a buzzword. In today’s wired world, businesses and organizations are collecting and producing more data than ever before. Buried in this mountain of information are patterns that can help improve operational efficiency, customer service, and reveal new opportunities for targeting audiences, expanding into new markets, and staying ahead of the competition.
You can gain the knowledge and skills you need to take a leading role in data analytics at your organization with Herzing University’s MBA in Data Analytics.
- Innovative online program with courses covering business intelligence applications for data analysis
- Opportunity to earn Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) designation prior to graduation
- Gain experience using a variety of industry-standard software such as Tableau, OpenRefine, Microsoft Power BI, Talend and more
After graduation, you will be equipped to help drive informed, strategic decision-making through data-derived insights. This versatile qualification applies across many industry sectors.
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Benefits
Our MBA programs are leadership degrees designed for working professionals, and the Masters in Data Analytics is no different. Delivered through our online learning platform, the program offers flexibility and convenience without sacrificing rigor or solutions-oriented knowledge.
Our degree provides:
- An in-demand concentration focused on business aspects of the growing field of data analytics
- Broad, executive-level understanding of business functions through our MBA core
- Experience working with widely-accepted analysis approaches and with industry-standard software
- A focus on producing actionable insights that can support decision-making processes
- Development of data presentation skills that effectively communicate to and persuade key stakeholders
- Alignment with skills and knowledge requirements for the Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP) Certification from INFORMS
Our online data analytics MBA also features an accelerated format that lets you graduate in as little as 14 months. Working in small classes led by industry professionals, you can grow both personally and professionally while developing skills for a highly desirable and fast-growing discipline.
Careers
Data Analytics Career Prospects
According to a 2017 study by IBM, Burning Glass, and the Business-Higher Education Forum, demand for data scientists in business is expected to grow 28% by 2020. Additionally, most of those jobs—59%—will be in finance and insurance, IT, and professional services.
While some employers may choose to hire young statistics graduates, many more employers will be looking to bring in industry-experienced professionals who also have data analysis capabilities. Your professional history, combined with the focus on producing practical business intelligence our program provides, can help you compete in the job market.
Possible job titles related to this degree may include:
- Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Business Intelligence Manager
- Business Intelligence Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Data Manager
- Data and Analytics Manager
- Institutional Research Associate
- Institutional Research Manager
- Knowledge Manager
- Statistician
Advancing Your Career
You can advance in business analytics-related roles by gaining progressive experience and responsibility. You can also pursue a wide variety of industry certifications for data analytics professionals. In addition to the aCAP qualification our program aligns with, there are certification options specific to various software publishers, including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAS, and more.
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Curriculum
MBA in Data Analytics Curriculum
This program allows students to gain valuable skills and experience with the concepts and tools used within data analytics. Herzing University's MBA in Data Analytics curriculum is focused on the business aspects of data analytics with a concentration on understanding how to make effective decisions.
A minimum of 39.00 semester credit hours is required.
Required Foundation Courses
All courses, 9.00 semester credit hours, are required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites/ Corequisites | Semester Credit Hours |
| BU 540 | Leadership Foundations | none | 3.00 |
| BU 550 | Research Methods and Decision-Making | BU 560 | 3.00 |
| BU 560 | Managerial Foundations | BU 540 | 3.00 |
Required Core MBA Courses
All courses, 21.00 semester credit hours, are required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites/ Corequisites | Semester Credit Hours |
| BU 600 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BU 550 | 3.00 |
| BU 610 | Finance and Accounting for Decision-Making | BU 560 | 3.00 |
| BU 615 | Marketing and New Product Development | BU 610 | 3.00 |
| BU 620 | Technology and Innovation | BU 600 | 3.00 |
| BU 630 | Project and Operations Management | BU 600 | 3.00 |
| BU 690 | Business Integration & Strategic Planning | BU 600 | 3.00 |
| BU 695 or | Graduate Capstone Project or | Final semester | 3.00 |
| BU 697 or | Graduate Internship or | 3.00 | |
| BU 699 | International Graduate Capstone | 3.00 |
Additional Required Data Analytics Concentration Courses
A minimum of 9.00 semester credit hours is required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisites/ Corequisites | Semester Credit Hours |
| BU 682 | Applied Statistics for Data Analysis | BU 600 | 3.00 |
| BU 684 | Analysis Sources, Methods and Models | BU 600 | 3.00 |
| BU 686 | Business Analytics & Data Visualization | BU 682 and BU 684 | 3.00 |
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This program prepares an existing or emerging organizational or team leader with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for management positions in various business enterprises. These career opportunities may be in areas such as accounting, finance, business administration, sales, marketing, human resources, information systems, project management, production and operations. Application of theory to practice is emphasized through a problem-based/solutions-based curriculum, grounded in a framework of ethical leadership and global competition.
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