Business Analytics
at Southern Arkansas University
Average Graduate Tuition and Fees Per Year | ||
| ย | In-State | Out-of-State |
SAU | $6,894 | $9,810 |
Arkansas | $7,702* | $13,663* |
Texas | $7,502* | $16,686* |
Louisiana | $9,748* | $19,310* |
*Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities’ published tuition and fees. Source: Department of Education
Our programs are routinely recognized as the best value programs nationally. SAU offers out-of-state tuition waivers to students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas who chose to live in university housing or reside in a bordering Texas county or Louisiana parish.
About the Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master the analytics tools needed to problem solve and make strategic decisions in a business setting with a Masterโs of Science in Business Analytics. This is a flexible program that only requires 30 hours to complete.
Course Requirements (30 hours)
The general MBA program consists of 24 hours of core courses and 6 hours of elective courses. A student can choose to complete courses in a traditional night program, through online delivery, or through a combination of the two.
Core Courses (24 hours)
ACCT 6003 – Accounting for Decision Making
ECON 6003 – Managerial Economics
FIN 6003 – Managerial Finance
IS 5313 – Data Visualization
MGMT 6043 – Business Analytics
MKTG 6023 – Strategic Marketing
SCM 6003 – Enterprise Resource Planning
SCM 6013 – Project Management
Elective Courses (6 hours)
IS 5323 – Information Systems Analysis
IS 6023 – Research Project
IS 6983 – Field Experience in Data Analytics
SCM 6033 – Supply Chain Security
SCM 6053 – Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Technologies
SCM 6063 – Supply Chain Management
SCM 6143 – Sustainable SCM Practices
The M.S. in Business Analytics is offered by the Rankin College of Business at SAU and is fully accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than 5% of all business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB, which indicates the quality of our program.
- Online Application:ย Submitย yourย Graduate Studies Application
- Transcripts:ย Provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- GPA Requirement:ย Minimumย cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (Conditional admission may be available.)
Prerequisites:
Bachelorโs degree or equivalent from an accreditedย college or university regardless of the undergraduate field of study.
Undergraduateย degreeย other than business,ย prerequisites would include:
- Six hoursย Principles of Accounting
- Three hours of upper-level Business Finance or Financial Management
- Three hours of upper-level Statistics
- Three hours of upper-level Principes of Marketing
- Three hours of upper-level Organizational Theory and Behavior or Principles ofย Management
Note: In manyย casesย students can be conditionally committed and complete the prerequisitesย while beginning theย Masterโsย classes.
| Department: | |
| Hours Required: | 30 (24 core + 6 electives) |
| Categories: | Graduate |
| Completion Time: | 2 years at two classes/term (including summer) * |
| Delivery: | Hybrid, On-Campus, Online |
* Based on 2 classes per semester including summer
In a world driven by data, the ability to translate numbers into narrative is the ultimate competitive advantage. Theย Master of Science in Business Analyticsย at Southern Arkansas University is a specialized STEM-certifiedย programย that equips you with technicalย expertiseย and strategic acumen to solve complex problems in the modern digital economy. Through a curriculum focused on predictive modeling, business intelligence, and advanced data analysis, you will master the art of data-driven decision-making.ย ย
We understand the demands of todayโs workforce. Our MSBA is built for versatility:ย
- Online:ย Access 100% of your coursework from anywhere in the world.ย
- On-Campus:ย Join us in Magnolia for evening classes thatย facilitateย face-to-face networking.ย
- Hybrid:ย Mix and match formats to create a schedule that works for you.ย
Program Duration & Start Datesย
- Duration:ย Can be completed in as little as 12โ24 monthsย depending on course load.ย
- Start Dates:ย Rolling admissions with intakes for Fall, Spring,ย Summerย
- Deadlines:ย * Fall: July 20 | Spring: December 1ย
- Summer I: April 1 | Summer II: June 1ย
- Accelerated Masterโs Option:ย SAU undergraduates can fast-track their education by starting MSBA courses during their senior year.ย
Why Choose SAU for your MSBA?ย
- STEM Designation:ย Our curriculum meets rigorous federal criteria for science, technology, engineering, and math, offering international students up toย 36ย monthsย of OPT.ย
- High-Demand Skillset:ย Organizations are hungry for “data translators” who can bridge the gap between IT and the C-Suite.ย
- Affordability:ย One of the most competitively priced AACSB-accredited MSBA programs in the United States.ย
Skills You Will Gainย
- Advanced Data Mining:ย Extract meaningful patterns from massive datasets.ย
- Predictive Modeling:ย Master statistical techniques toย anticipateย market shifts.ย
- Data Visualization:ย Use industry-leading tools like Tableau and Power BI to tell the story behind the data.ย
- Big Data Management:ย Navigate the infrastructure and architecture of modern data warehouses.ย
Faculty & Digital Learning Environment
- Expert Practitioners: Learn from PhD faculty who are actively involved in data science research and industry consulting.
- Hands-On Tools: Our curriculum focuses on practical applications such as Python, R, and SQL.
- Applied Capstone: Solve a real-world business challenge using actual industry data to build your professional portfolio.
Program Contact
About SAU
Southern Arkansas University offers personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies
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