University of Miami, M.S. Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics program is an intensive experience that develops well-trained business analysts armed with the skills necessary to understand, manage and make use of big data in a business context. Over the course of 10 months, students learn how to turn abstract data into meaningful information with which to predict consumer behavior and forecast revenue and expenses for virtually any business model and any industry sector.The MS in Business Analytics program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to help organizations – large and small, for profit and non-profit and determine the best course of action to achieve their financial, operational and strategic goals and remain competitive.Students gain the intellectual capital and methodical tactics to approach big data applications with a keen understanding and unique perspective. With the ability to make important business inferences, graduates of the program are well positioned to help companies realize a return on their investment. The MS in Business Analytics program brings together a small class of highly qualified individuals who have an understanding of statistics and computer programming. Most have backgrounds in the technical aspects of business—finance, management, engineering, health care, etc.Course being offered for the Master of Science in Business Analytics program includes Business Plan Fundamentals and Communications, Data Acquisition, Preparation and Visualization, Capstone Project and Marketing Analytics. Students will be able to get the right amount of learning that would teach them the fundamentals in the development and preparation of a business plan, as well as of oral and written business communications, acquire variety of skills that are useful for anyone dealing with data, combine many of the techniques learned in previous courses into a single coherent project as well as customer management and social media analysis.