Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Business Analytics Online
Prepare for leadership roles using data analysis applicable to a broad range of industries. Develop career-relevant expertise in data mining, strategic management and predictive decision-making while building core business strengths.
Program Overview
The what, why and how of our online MBA in Business Analytics
Prepare for leadership roles across a broad range of industries with a 100% online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Business Analytics from Arkansas State University. In addition to essential management skills, you will develop career-relevant expertise in data mining, strategic management and predictive decision-making.
Build and enhance your core business strengths in management and leadership with this AACSB-accredited master’s in business analytics online program. You will also gain hands-on experience in modeling and representing real-world, complex systems through data analysis to study behavior in uncertain environments and identify the best course of action by predicting outcomes.
Remain connected with the A-State Online MBA faculty, most of whom have the highest degrees in their fields along with extensive experience as consultants and practitioners. This affordable, flexible program will give you the in-demand skillset that can help lead you to a broad range of lucrative positions.
In this 100% online MBA in Business Analytics, you will learn how to:
- Apply strategic and analytical skills to identify and solve business problems
- Effectively facilitate communication and decision-making within an organization
- Gain a conceptual and technical foundation in business analytics, marketing metrics and quantitative methods for decision-making and predictive analysis
- Evaluate strategic objectives to facilitate change, enhance organizational effectiveness and operational performance, and adapt to dynamic business environments
- Apply strategic and analytical skills to identify and solve business problems
- Effectively facilitate communication and decision-making within an organization
- Gain a conceptual and technical foundation in business analytics, marketing metrics and quantitative methods for decision-making and predictive analysis
- Evaluate strategic objectives to facilitate change, enhance organizational effectiveness and operational performance, and adapt to dynamic business environments
As a graduate of the MBA program, you will be prepared for advancement into roles such as:
- Database Administrator
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Director of Business Operations
- Database Administrator
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Director of Business Operations
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Accreditation
The Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University is an accredited member of AACSB International, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Tuition
Look forward to affordable tuition and financial aid if you qualify
Our online MBA – Business Analytics program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these important dates
Ideal for working professionals, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/28/24 | 5/14/24 | 5/17/24 | 5/23/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/2/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/21/24 | 6/27/24 | 6/28/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
Review the details for admission to A-State's MBA in Business Analytics
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. To be admitted to the MBA online program, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Bachelor's degree
- Cumulative GPA 2.5
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.75 in the last 60 hours (undergraduate, graduate or combination thereof) or graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree from a regionally accredited (U.S.) institution
- If you have lower than a 2.5 cumulative GPA and less than a 2.75 in the last 60 hours, you may still apply for consideration for admittance by including a statement of purpose as part of the application. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 866-621-8096 for more information.
Note: If you are admitted and have less than a 2.75 cumulative GPA and less than a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours, you must make a grade of B or better in each course during the first 6 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University as part of a conditional admission status. Additionally, you will only be allowed to enroll in one course (or 3 graduate hours) per 7-week session for the first two sessions.
Application submission requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit a nonrefundable $30 fee.
- Have official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For non-U.S. postal mail overnight delivery only:
Academic Partnerships
c/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Here's the course list for your online MBA in Business Analytics
To graduate from the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Business Analytics online program, you must complete a total of 33 credit hours. Required coursework includes eight core courses (for a total of 24 credit hours) and three concentration courses (for a total of nine credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.