2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Analytics, M.S., General (STEM) Concentration


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STEM Designation: This program is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-designated by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information, please see https://www.newhaven.edu/admissions/stem-designated-programs.php

The Master of Science in Business Analytics program integrates knowledge of business domains with extensive knowledge of data management, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data visualization. The broad and intensive curriculum across a range of business disciplines features the latest analytics methods of translating data into relevant information for decision-makers. The program emphasizes business data as a valuable asset and shows methods to turn data into actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency, customer value, and profitability. The program uses a hands-on approach with applications in traditional business areas as well as Internet enabled new mediums.

 

Program Outcomes

1.1: Rationalize the use of appropriate data sources for a specific operational function and/or research question.

1.2:  Prepare data from public and commercial data sources in order to address specific operational questions.

2.1: Develop a testable research question that addresses a business/organizational need.

2.2: Implement domain studies using predictive analytic techniques to enhance decision making for an organization.

3.1: Formulate business insights found through analytics techniques in a non-technical format online.

3.2: Integrate business insights found through analytics techniques in a non-technical visual format.

This program requires 30 graduate credits, including  21 core credits plus 9 credits from the General concentration.

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