Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Management Online
Enhance your ability to rise in one of today’s fastest growing fields with advanced skills for driving data-based initiatives.
Overview
Explore the benefits of the MBA in Business Analytics Management online
Gain leadership insights to help organizations maximize growth and efficiency with our online Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics Management program. In this affordable, IACBE-accredited program, you will explore how to lead data-based initiatives to improve processes, identify opportunities, and solve complex issues. Utilize data visualization and tools such as Tableau to analyze, interpret, and communicate key insights to diverse stakeholders, from C-suite executives to front-line staff.
Learn from top-tier faculty who are both academics and practitioners as you gain career-relevant acumen and explore global data-related issues, including legal, social, and ethical implications.
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced analytics skills and tactics to pursue senior-level roles such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to lead an initiative to select an area for analytics and design a plan for implementing an analytics initiative
- Students will be able to use tools to analyze the data presented to communicate the outcomes and coordinate with various stakeholders in the discovery, implementation, and maintenance of such a program
- Students will be able to improve their design of analytics projects through their critique of current business analytics trends, legal concerns, ethical and social implications, and technological advancement both in the United States and internationally
- Students will be able to employ and apply appropriate technical and quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations
- Students will be able to lead an initiative to select an area for analytics and design a plan for implementing an analytics initiative
- Students will be able to use tools to analyze the data presented to communicate the outcomes and coordinate with various stakeholders in the discovery, implementation, and maintenance of such a program
- Students will be able to improve their design of analytics projects through their critique of current business analytics trends, legal concerns, ethical and social implications, and technological advancement both in the United States and internationally
- Students will be able to employ and apply appropriate technical and quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced analytics skills and tactics to pursue senior-level roles such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- Big Data Engineer
Accreditation
MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
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Tuition
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Our MBA in Business Analytics Management online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Business Analytics Management | $436 | $1,308 | $13,080 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected]
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Calendar
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Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/20/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/14/24 |
| Summer B | 7/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Fall A | 9/5/24 | 8/6/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/27/24 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/22/24 | |
| Spring A | 1/15/25 | 12/17/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | |
| Spring B | 3/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/11/25 |
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Admissions
Follow these simple steps to apply to the business analytics management MBA online
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Business Analytics Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
All concentrations are eligible for the dual concentration option; additional course charges will apply
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- International Students
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
See what you’ll learn in your MBA Business Analytics Management online courses
For the MBA in Business Analytics Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced course requirements, 9 hours of required accounting concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
Students must take the following courses, plus one 3 Credit elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations
Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements
