School of Business
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM program) can be taken online or in person and will prepare you to utilize dynamic data to drive organizational success.
Enhance organizational performance through data
Through this online Master’s in Business Analytics you’ll be able to apply advanced analytical models to communicate complex results and insights to address problems facing organizational success. Our five specialized concentrations are designed to hone your analytical skills to your specific career path.
Credits
30
Cost Per Credit
$699
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This Master of Science in Business Analytics program will prepare you to effectively analyze business data and successfully present information to inform strategic decision-making. The curriculum requires you to evaluate the value of business analytics and the ethical use of data through a Christian lens and consider bias/fairness issues when analyzing data for real-world applications.
What to Expect
In this program, you will focus on applied business analytics, rather than a purely data analytics focus. The five concentrations also allow you to apply analytical concepts to your chosen area of expertise.
Concentrations include:
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Systems
- Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
The program will culminate in a final capstone course where you’ll work on a large analytics project in your area of expertise. Through an overview course, you’ll learn the basics of programming, coding and database applications. In your following courses, you’ll focus on how to apply these analytics skills to business decisions. Although you’ll learn about the ‘back end’ of data, this program is geared towards the ‘front end’ users of data. You’ll graduate from this program able to explain complex results and insights to move your organization forward.
This flexible program can be completed in 12 months through 8-week online courses. Although we offer courses 100% online, our courses are a collaborative classroom environment - so you can take classes no matter where you’re located, and feel connected at the same time. Plus, no GRE or GMAT are required to apply. That means that you can gain the knowledge you need even while working full-time..
Career Outlook
Big data is everywhere and business analytics skills are needed from entry level positions all the way to the top executives. So, whether you are just starting your career, looking to upskill, or trying to get a better handle on your businesses data to drive strategy decisions, the Master of Science in Business Analytics will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Management Analysts, just one of the many possible positions this degree prepares you for, are growing faster than the average, at a projected rate of 14% from 2020 to 2030. Median pay in this role is over $87,000 annually. Market Analyst positions are expected to increase 22%, which is much faster than the average and operations research analysts are expected to grow at 25%!
Prepare yourself for the skills needed for the career of your future and enroll today!
Locations
- Online
Entrance Requirements
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a business related field OR any bachelor's degree, plus MBA 513. MBA 513 covers the basics of multiple business disciplines for those that do not have an academic background in business.
How to apply
Graduate Application Steps
These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 2.75.
Admissions Process for Graduate School
- Application (Please Submit the Following):
- Application form available at: www.cuaa.edu/apply
- One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- Résumé of your education and employment experience
- Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
- All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree
Please note:
- Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
- If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
- International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements
- Evaluation
When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review. - Admission
If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuaa.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.
Non-Degree
Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Students
- Please complete the Non-Degree Application at www.cuaa.edu/apply
- Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin admission review; however academic transcripts may be requested to complete our review
Questions
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact the Inquiry Management Team at Inquiry.Support@cuw.edu or 877-289-1897.
John Fields
Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4204
Bio
I’m a business leader and data scientist who is helping the next generation to live abundantly in our increasingly complex digital world.
Education
- Ph D - Computer Science, Marquette University (2024)
- MS - Applied Data Science, Syracuse University (2020)
- BS - Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University (1989)
Presentations
- Fields, J. (2020). Women's Pro Cycling. Poster. Information Visualization Presentation. Online.
Research Interests
- Ethical AI
- Natural Language Processing
Teaching Interests
- Management Information Systems
- Business Analytics Programming with Visualization
Amber Gray
EdD, CPA, MSA
Assistant Dean - for Graduate Programs, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 135
Phone: (734) 995-7315
Bio
Dr. Gray is currently the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies for the School of Business, and Director of the MS in Accountancy program. She is a CPA and has over 10 years of professional accounting experience, including both public and corporate accounting positions. She is the author of The Handy Accounting Answer Book and loves working with students in the classroom.
Education
- EDD - Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, Concordia University Wisconsin (2021)
- MS - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
- BBA - Accountancy, Western Michigan University (2003)
Contributions
- Gray, A. (2021). "Changing workplaces: Emotional intelligence training more vital than ever in virtual work environments." ForwardHR. (vol. Spring 2021,pp. 15-16). Appleton, WI: Insight Publications. http://www.insigh...
- Gray, A. (2019). "The Handy Accounting Answer Book." No. (pp. 397). Canton, MI: Visible Ink Press.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2016). "Technology in the accounting classroom: Practitioner expectations and educator practices." No. (1 ed.,vol. 2,pp. 30-44). International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science. https://ijbassnet...
Presentations
- Schave, K., Gray, A. & Bialkowski, J., (2023). The Future of the MBA is Flexible. Oral Presentation. 2023 GBC Roundtable Symposium and 2023 PMBA/OMBA Conference. Minneapolis.
- Gray, A. (2023). From Numbers to Insights: Building an Accounting Data Analytics Course. Oral Presentation. MICPA Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
- Gray, A. (2023). Preparing to launch: CPA evolution blasts off . Oral Presentation. MICPA Spring Accounting Educators Conference. Ann Arbor, MI.
- Gray, A. & Todaro, S. (2023). Increasing analytics skills: One lesson at a time. Oral Presentation. 2023 Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. South Bend, IN.
- Dvorak, L., Gray, A., Holtan, S. & Johnson, B., (2023). Finding resiliency during the great resignation. Oral Presentation. Advancing Women in Leadership 2023 Conference. Elgin, IL.
Research Interests
- Auditor Professional Skepticism
- Emotional Intelligence
Teaching Interests
- Managerial Accounting
- Accounting Data Analytics
Kimberly Schave
PhD, CPA (Deaconess)
Director - MBA Program, Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 130
Phone: (734) 995-7438
Bio
CPA with a background in public accounting, non-profit accounting, and higher education budget administration. Rostered Deaconess in the LCMS. U.S. Army Veteran (Military Police, Ohio Army National Guard).
Education
- Ph D - Organizational Leadership-Business Management, Eastern University (2018)
- MA - Theology (Deaconess Certification), Concordia Theological Seminary (2006)
- BBA - Accounting, University of Cincinnati (1993)
- Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Non-Profit Leaders, Washington University (2021)
Contributions
- Schave, K. (2014). Blessings and Curses in Malachi. In Sarah Hinlicky Wilson (Ed.), (Winter 2014 ed.). Delhi, NY: Lutheran Forum.
- Schave, K. (2012). "Vocational Boundaries – The Service of Women in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod." In John T. Pless and Matthew Harrison (Ed.), Women Pastors?: The Ordination of Women in Biblical Lutheran Perspective. (3rd Edition ed.). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
Presentations
- Schave, K., Gray, A. & Bialkowski, J., (2023). The Future of the MBA is Flexible. Oral Presentation. 2023 GBC Roundtable Symposium and 2023 PMBA/OMBA Conference. Minneapolis.
- Schave, K. (2021). Courage and Conviction in the Workplace. Oral Presentation. Courage for the Calling - Women's Leadership Institute, Concordia University Wisconsin. Virtual.
- Schave, K. (2016). Community Partnerships and the Mission of the Church. Oral Presentation. Best Practices for Ministry Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
- Schave, K. (2016). Identify, Understand and Intervene. Oral Presentation. Workshop on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. St. Louis, MO.
- Schave, K. (2015). Neighborhood Renewal and Revitalization through Works of Mercy. Oral Presentation. In the World for Good: A National Urban Ministry Conference. Fort Wayne, IN.
Research Interests
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Triple Bottom Line
- Financial Ethics
Teaching Interests
- Accounting
- Business Ethics
