Business Administration (Business Analytics), MBA
Business Analytics Concentration, Business Analytics FT MBA, Business analytics, MBA Analytics, approved for STEM-OPT extension, information systems
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in the business analytics concentration should apply directly to the full time W. P. Carey MBA program.
Students pursuing the W. P. Carey School of Business' MBA program gain a foundational understanding of how to use data to drive insights to solve business challenges or help capitalize on an opportunity.
The concentration program in business analytics seeks to capitalize on the explosion of data being captured and stored by organizations. The program extends the student's quantitative and analytical skills and assists in their discovery of how to derive value from data, so they can lead data-driven analyses and create a business advantage across markets and industries. Students develop skills in decision modeling, enterprise systems, data mining, information security and analytical decision making.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
60 credit hours including the required capstone course (MGT 589)
Required Core (1.5 credit hours)
LES 582 Ethical Issues for Managers (1.5)
Concentration (12 credit hours)
CIS 505 Introduction to Enterprise Analytics (3)
CIS 508 Data Mining I (3)
SCM 518 Analytical Decision Modeling (3)
SCM 519 Quantitative Risk Management (3)
Electives or Research (43.5 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
MGT 589 Strategic Management (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- GMAT or GRE test scores
- two letters of recommendation
- current resume
- short-answer question responses
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Letters of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and opportunity for success in the program.
A personal interview, arranged by invitation only, must be completed before an offer of admission may be made.
Applicants should see the department's website for more information.
The Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in business analytics includes the essential academic preparation for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers leading within organizations in diverse functions such as human resources, finance or marketing.
Career examples include:
- business intelligence analyst
- computer database architect
- data analyst
- IT project manager
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
