Analyze and manage large datasets to inform real-world problem solving and decision-making.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics Cohort program Data Science Track is a 36 semester-credit-hour STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degree program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
This program is designed for students from various educational backgrounds. No prior work experience is required.
This program’s electives focus on data science.
Highlights of the Program
- Courses taught by world-class instructors.
- Many courses offered evenings, Saturdays or online for maximum flexibility.
- Courses selected to emphasize skills needed for today’s data science challenges in analyzing and managing large datasets to inform real-world problem solving and decision-making.
Data Science Track Curriculum
The internship course has a flexible credit hour and will be tailored to each student’s need. An internship is required and may be taken after completing 18 credit hours. The internship course may be completed in one semester, or can be spread over multiple semesters, with zero or one credit hour each.
Students in the Master of Science in Business Analytics Cohort program Data Science Track will complete the core course requirements for the degree.
Core Courses – MS in Business Analytics Cohort
- BUAN 6312 Applied Econometrics and Time Series Analysis
- BUAN 6320 Database Foundations for Analytics
- BUAN 6337 Predictive Analytics Using SAS
- BUAN 6356 BUAN 6356 Business Analytics With R
- BUAN 6398 Prescriptive Analytics
- BUAN 6359Advanced Statistics for Data Science
* Note: All MBA/MS Analytics students should take BUAN 6359 in lieu of OPRE 6301 as credit can not be given for both. They also will complete elective courses focusing on the Data Science Track.
Elective Courses – Data Science Track
- BUAN 6009 Business Analytics Internship OR BUAN 6V98 Business Analytics Internship (Required)
- BUAN 6335 Organizing for Business Analytics Platforms
- BUAN 6340 Programming for Data Science
- BUAN 6341 Applied Machine Learning
- BUAN 6346 Big Data
- BUAN 6357 Advanced Business Analytics With R
- BUAN 6342 Applied Natural Language Processing
- BUAN 6311 Robotics and Financial Technology
- MIS 6309 Business Data Warehousing
- MIS 6380 Data Visualization
Academic Calendar Timeframes
Course are taught year-round to accommodate cohort students. Students may begin in any semester.
- Fall: Late August to mid-December
- Spring: Mid-January to mid-May
- Summer: Mid-May to mid-August
The sequence of the courses is subject to change.
Data Science Track Degree Plan – Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort
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Typical Course Schedule – First Year
Typical Course Schedule – Second Year
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