https://herbert.miami.edu/graduate/find-and-compare-programs/business-analytics/index.html

Overview

The Master of Science in Business Analytics program is an intensive experience that develops well-trained business analysts armed with the skills necessary to understand, manage and make use of big data in a business context. Over the course of 10 months, students learn how to turn abstract data into meaningful information with which to predict consumer behavior and forecast revenue and expenses for virtually any business model and any industry sector.

To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting Graduate Business Admissions at 305-284-2510, by email @mba@miami.edu, or visiting the Miami Herbert Business School website.

Admission Requirements

  • Completed application for admission submitted through BusinessCAS

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

    • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to BusinessCAS.

    • International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service such as World Education Services to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.

  • Statement of purpose and short-essay responses to the career goal and program-related questions in BusinessCAS

  • Current resume outlining your professional and/or academic achievements

  • At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted.  

  • Official GMAT (or GRE) score to be sent directly to the University of Miami Herbert Business School by using the institution code below.

    • GMAT Institution Code is 7NV-S1-00

    • GRE Institution Code is 5815

    • Between the GMAT and GRE, there is no preference between the two tests for specialized masters’ admissions.

  • An official TOEFL or IELTS score is required as proof of English proficiency for international  applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language. The following minimum score is required for admission to a graduate business degree program.

    • TOEFL - 94 or above, institution code is 5815

    • IELTS - 7.0 or above, institution code is 4861 

If you do not yet have a GMAT or GRE score and/or TOEFL or IELTS score (international candidates only), you may complete and submit your application prior to taking the exam by indicating your approximate date within the Standardized Tests tab in the Academic History section. Select “Add Test Score” by the relevant test, then indicate that you have not yet taken the exam and add your estimated test date in the section provided.

GMAT/GRE waivers can be granted on a case-by-case basis. Should you wish to request a waiver, in your BusinessCAS application make sure to "opt-out" of submitting a test score. You will then need to upload a page summary of why you should be considered for a waiver.

We encourage candidates to upload unofficial transcripts and test scores (if required) with their BusinessCAS application in order to expedite the review of their file while official documents are processed.

QUESTIONS?

Connect with Miami Herbert Business School’s graduate enrollment advisors at (305) 284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu, or visit the Miami Herbert Business School website.

 

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses 1
BTE 601Python Programming2
BUS 610Communicating for Career Success2
MAS 631Statistics for Managerial Decision Making2
MAS 632Management Science Models for Decision Making2
MAS 637Applied Regression Analysis I2
MAS 639Data Acquisition and Preparation2
MAS 640Applied Time Series Analysis and Forecasting2
MAS 646Applied Regression Analysis II2
MAS 649Big Data Analytics2
MAS 648Machine Learning for Data Analytics I2
MAS 651Machine Learning for Data Analytics II2
MAS 652Business Analytics Capstone Project2
MGT 697Graduate Business Career Connect Course1
Electives 2 and 38
At least four of the following:
ACC 628
Introduction to Accounting Analytics
ACC 670
Financial Reporting and Analysis
BTE 612
Cloud Technologies
BTE 623
Database Management Systems
BTE 646
Product Management in the Digital Age
MAS 627
Programming for Data Analytics
MAS 629
SAS Programming for Business Analytics
MAS 633
Introduction to Quality Management
MAS 634
Administrative Systems for Quality Management
MAS 636
Dashboard Tools for Visual Analytics
MAS 638
Business Analytics Consulting - from Basics to AI
MGT 642
Supply Chain Analytics
MKT 675
Marketing Analytics
Total Credit Hours33
1

Students must take at least two courses between MAS 640, MAS 646, MAS 649 & MAS 651. 

2

16 credits of electives (approximately 8 courses) are required.  Elective offerings are based on class demand.

3

List contains commonly taken electives but is not exhaustive.

The curriculum defines a common core of required courses (17 credits) and allows the selection of elective courses (16 credits). A minimum of 4 elective credits must be taken from MAS 640, MAS 646, MAS 649, or MAS 651. 

Successful completion of a capstone project while concurrently enrolled in MAS 652 – Business Analytics Capstone is required for the Master of Science in Business Analytics degree.  Capstone projects are established in partnership with MSBA faculty and industry partners.  All capstone projects must be approved by the faculty director.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredit Hours
MAS 631 Statistics for Managerial Decision Making 2
Session I  
BTE 601 Python Programming 2
MAS 632 Management Science Models for Decision Making 2
MAS 637 Applied Regression Analysis I 2
MGT 697 Graduate Business Career Connect Course 1
Elective 2
Session II  
BUS 610 Communicating for Career Success 2
MAS 639 Data Acquisition and Preparation 2
MAS 648 Machine Learning for Data Analytics I 2
Elective 2
 Credit Hours19
Spring
Session I  
MAS 652 Business Analytics Capstone Project 2
MAS 640 Applied Time Series Analysis and Forecasting 2
MAS 646 Applied Regression Analysis II 2
MAS 651 Machine Learning for Data Analytics II 2
Elective 2
Session II  
MAS 649 Big Data Analytics 2
Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours33

Mission

  • To develop individuals that are prepared to use the methods and technology of analytics and data science to impact global business and society.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will develop skills in acquiring, preparing and visualizing data.
  • Students will develop and use data mining methods and software tools.
  • Students will learn to use decision models.
  • Student will develop and use predictive models.
  • Student will demonstrate an understanding of career acceleration and lifelong learning strategies.