
MSBA Curriculum
Master of Science in Business Analytics Curriculum
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program requires completion of 48 units for graduation.
Full-time or part-time program
The MSBA program can be completed in as little as three quarters of full-time study. It is also appropriate for part-time students who wish to spread out the coursework over a longer period of time; however, those students will need to work closely with their academic advisors to arrange the appropriate classes to accommodate their degree. By taking three courses per quarter, students can do a summer internship and finish the degree in one calendar year. The program allows for study in a particular career path in finance, marketing, or supply chain through elective courses in these disciplines. Our dedicated program advisors will help you design the program that best fits your timeline and career interests.
Program Requirements
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Required Courses
Required courses for all MSBA students
MGT 256 Business Analytics for ManagementSTAT 208 Statistical Data Mining
STAT 232 Statistics for Business Analytics
MGT 286A Capstone in Business Analytics
MGT 286B Capstone in Business Analytics
Additional required courses for Statistics Track (students coming from business and other STEM-related undergraduate degree programs)Choose any one from the following four courses (MGT 202, MGT 204, MGT 207, MGT 209):
MGT 202 Financial Management
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MGT 204 Cost and Management Accounting
or
MGT 207 Operations Management
or
MGT 209 Marketing Management
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Choose between the following courses (MGT 2019 and MGT 267):
MGT 219 Spreadsheet Modeling
or
MGT 267 Applied Business Forecasting
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STAT 200 Foundational Methods for Business Analytics
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STAT 206 Statistical Computing
Additional required courses for Business Track (students coming from a statistics undergraduate degree program)
MGT 202 Financial Management
MGT 204 Cost and Management Accounting
MGT 207 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage
MGT 209 Marketing Management
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Concentration Courses for a Finance Analytics Career Path
Students must complete three courses from the following options:
MGT 227 Fixed Income
or
MGT 244 Corporate Risk Management
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MGT 232 Derivatives and Asset Pricing
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MGT 252 Investments and Portfolio Management
or
MGT 295F Empirical Methods in Finance
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Concentration Courses for a Marketing Analytics Career Path (Prerequisite: MGT 209)
Students must complete three courses from the following options:
MGT 251 Market Assessment
MGT 253 Internet Marketing
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MGT 228 Consumer Behavior
or
MGT 257 Marketing Strategy
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Concentration Courses for a Supply Chain Analytics Career Path (Prerequisite: MGT 207)
Students must complete three courses from the following options:
MGT 219 Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making
MGT 239 Simulation for Business
MGT 258 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Prepare for Success in Your Program
The MSBA curriculum consists of challenging coursework that necessitates foundational knowledge of statistics and statistical programming. It is strongly recommended that prospective students explore and familiarize themselves with the following resources prior to beginning the program in order to ensure successful completion. Any evidence of this training submitted to a candidate’s application will be favorably considered. Click tiles to view links: