Drive Big Decisions with Big Data by Earning an MBA in Business Intelligence
The value of big data in an information-based economy is astronomical. So is the demand for professionals who can analyze that knowledge and gain insight from it to make mission-critical business decisions.
The Master of Business Administration in Business Intelligence will develop you into a savvy leader with an enterprise wide perspective on data. It will teach you to analyze patterns, put them into context, and draw a direct line between information and results. In the process, you'll look at the technology that bridges the gap between raw data and analysis and learn how to correlate the most relevant information with specific business challenges.
UMS's MBA program is one of the most affordable MBAs in the nation and can be completed in just over a year. The coursework by design is readily applicable to your real-world challenges. You'll develop projects that serve your business needs while simultaneously becoming a stronger, more capable leader.
See Yourself Succeed in Business Intelligence
Taught by analytics and IT experts, UMS's MBA in Business Intelligence program complements the traditional MBA education in economics, marketing and operations with data-driven tactics that can be applied to almost every business vertical. You'll explore data quality and interpretation, while learning to identify patterns, relationships and opportunities that you can use to influence business strategies and tactics.
The program combines research, real-world case studies and best practices to focus on:
- Data and information management
- Presentation and visualization of data
- Decision methods and modeling
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your online MBA at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation. UMS is proud to hold its tuition rates at 2012 levels
- Efficiency. Complete your master's program in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
- Convenience and flexibility. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access and moving at your own pace. We understand there are reasons to take more or fewer classes during any given 10-week term
- Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Academic heritage. University of Michigan Science was established in 1932 and has been offering an MBA program for more than 40 years, graduating thousands of successful business professionals
- Easy application. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Networking. Seek tips and career opportunities from a nationwide network that includes thousands of successful alumni.
Career Outlook
The job market for business intelligence pros is growing as fast as big data itself. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marketing research analyst jobs will grow by 23% and management analyst positions will expand by 12% through 2026.*
The skills and knowledge you learn in UMS's MBA in Business Intelligence will prepare you for those jobs and others in high demand, including:
- Business analyst
- Statistician
- Mathematician
- Financial analyst
- Risk solutions architect
- Global management
- Data warehouse manager
- Marketing manager
- Entrepreneur/small business owner
- Consultant
As an MBA graduate, you'll find relevant management and analysis opportunities across private and public sectors, particularly in information technology, energy and utilities, finance services, investment banking, accounting, marketing research, sales and government agencies.
Curriculum
The MBA in Business Intelligence enables you to focus on data quality and interpretation beyond a traditional MBA curriculum. Nine core courses provide a solid foundation in such areas as managerial accounting, information technology and quantitative analysis for decision-making. Three concentration courses take you deeper into business intelligence, examining big data at the macro level and focusing on business implications and opportunities. Those with non-business academic backgrounds may be required to take foundation courses.
You can also pursue a graduate certificate beyond the standard degree program, which allows you to list another significant credential on your resume with minimal additional coursework (typically at a reduced credit load, depending on the electives selected).
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Analyze business data and big data using quantitative and qualitative techniques and information technology skills for effective problem solving and decision making
- Analyze primary and secondary data using quantitative and qualitative techniques and information technology skills for effective problem solving and decision making
- Lead and operate within cross-functional teams in complex and diverse business environments
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to effectively articulate thoughts and intentions in diverse business environments
- Integrate cross-cultural, economic, geopolitical and systems knowledge to solve complex business problems in a global environment
- Incorporate legal and ethical conduct, and corporate social responsibility in making sustainable business decisions
- Create intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial opportunities in a global environment that add value to an organization through the integration, synthesis, and application of business practices
