Technical Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics and Data Science | Capitol Technology University

Earn a technical master of business administration in business analytics, lead with an analytical mind

As more organizations embrace a data-driven decision-making process, the need for professionals who can manage and analyze information grows in importance.

The technical master of business administration in business analytics teaches you how to interpret real-world data and make strategic recommendations based on that data. Earning this degree will enable you to fill the demand that’s growing across every industry for those who can use big data, interpret that data and use the results to make astute decisions.

Why Capitol?

Our location is a magnet for top faculty.

The Baltimore/Washington area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies.

Our classes are comprised of like-minded peers.

Through collaboration with other students, you’ll learn skills and techniques in class that you can apply on the job immediately.

Program is 100% Online

Our technical master of business administration in business analytics program is offered 100% online. Once you are accepted, all you need is an Internet connection and you can attend class. We keep the classes small so you receive personalized attention from faculty who are interested in sharing their knowledge and helping you succeed.

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Capstone Project

You’ll work with a faculty member to develop a major project-based research paper that draws on prior coursework and your personal experiences.

Key Faculty

Career Opportunities

Technical Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics and Data Science Career Opportunities

Get the advanced education needed to become a senior business analyst, business information analyst or business management/financial analyst.

Degree Details

Curriculum

Applicants who possess an undergraduate degree in business are waived from completing MBA-600 “Fundamentals of Professional Management.” All other MBA-students must complete it. MBA-600 provides a broad foundation in accounting, finance, economics and statistics.

Curriculum

MBA Core courses - 24-27 credits
MBA-600 Fundamentals of Professional Management*	3
MBA-615 Financial Management	3
MBA-616 Financial and Contract Management	3
MBA-625 Organizational Behavior in Technical Environments	3
MBA-627 Impact of Emerging Technology on Management and Public Administration	3
MBA-631 Technical Personnel Management	3
MBA-635 Technology-Enabled Operations	3
MBA-646 Federal Contract Project Management	3
MBA-650 Strategic Management	3
Business Analytics - 12 credits
MBA-510 Analytics and Decision Analysis (Prerequisite undergrad statistics course)	3
MBA-515 Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics (Prerequisite MBA-510)	3
MBA-520 Big Data Warehousing and Analytic Systems (Prerequisite MBA-510)	3
MBA-540 Web Analytics (Prerequisite MBA-510)	3

Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.
*MBA-600 is required for students without a recent undergraduate business degree (completed within the past 5 years) or relevant professional experience.

Educational Objectives:
1. Prepare students to critically analyze problems in a variety of disciplines and to identify relevant and useful information to support the attainment of desired outcomes.
2. Prepare students to think critically by drawing appropriate conclusions from examining the output of methodological applications of applied analytics.
3. Prepare students to conceptualize, apply and integrate effective strategies to acquire, store, analyze and deploy information effectively.
4. Prepare students to evaluate data management technologies in the context of data quality, and security and privacy regulations to determine their potential impact on information resources.
Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:
1. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical principles applicable to the business and demonstrate the ability to apply these principles in the leadership decision-making process.
2. Graduates will demonstrate a mastery of traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively.
3. Graduates will demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge as it relates to the TMBA Core Courses.
4. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding and evaluate possible economic, social, legal, ethical, and environmental impacts of their business solutions.
5. Graduates will enter global organizations with a strong understanding of business development concepts, project management processes, and team management skills.
6. Graduates will develop and implement strategic management and action plans for an organization.
7. Graduates will conceptualize, apply and integrate effective strategies to acquire, store, analyze and deploy information effectively and securely using data management technologies appropriate to organizational context.
8. Graduates will conceptualize, apply, integrate, and implement effective strategies to acquire, store, analyze and deploy information effectively and securely using data management technologies appropriate to organizational context.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2019-2020 academic year, beginning in Fall 2019 and continuing through Summer 2020:

The per credit charge for graduate courses:
- Online or satellite campus (per credit) - $618, plus fees (information technology and other applicable fees)
- Independent study (per credit) - $860, plus fees (information technology and other applicable fees)
The active duty military tuition rate is $350 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
There is no charge for online application, $40 fee for paper application

For 2020-2021 masters tuition and fees, click here.

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